Computational learning theory

Kolb’s Learning Style Course Requirement for Deed 600: Advanced Studies of the Developmental Learner By Tameka Miller Presented to: Dr. Reubenson Wanjohi October 18, 2015 Kolb’s learning style was developed in the early 1970’s by David A. Kolb and his associate Roger Fry. Kolb wanted to find out the process behind making sense of concrete experiences, along with the types of learning that goes with it. It is said the he models his work after Piaget, Dewey, and Lewin. Kolb’s…

Constructivism is a learning theory which is based on the process of constructing meaning in learning. Unlike the behaviorist view of a learner, a constructivist views the learner as one who is active in the process of learning and brings with them into the learning environment knowledge which they have previously acquired (Jonassen, 1999). According to Ertmer and Newby (2013), the basic stance of constructivism is that new information learned is linked to prior knowledge which brings with it…

A Learning theory is a framework describing how information is processed and absorbed by our minds. Behavioural, personal and environmental factors, as well as previous experiences, all play a part in our understanding. They explain how different factors can help learners process and recall information, suggesting that as we learn we also change the way we perceive our surroundings and the way we interact with others. A definition by Kimble (1961) is that “Learning refers to a more or less…

experiences to improve the way you work. This involves consciously analyzing your practices, refocuses your thoughts to produce better ideas to modify your actions and learning needs. This is supported by Donald Schon (1983) where the capacity to reflect on an action is important so as to engage in a process of continuous learning in order to define the characteristics of professional practice. What critical thought processes underpin reflection? ii) There are four critical thought processes…

Another importance of reecon in social work pracce is that reecon is intrinsicallylinked to learning (Schon 1983; Kolb, 1984) and through learning new skills, understandingsand knowledge we are able to enhance our professional development.Reecve processes/models allow us to structure our learning from situaons and help us todeconstruct our experiences. For example, Gibbs reecve model allows us to return to anexperience by recalling salient events and then connect our feelings to…

The Systems Administrator profession may require specific skills, personality types, intelligences, and learning styles. According to my interviews certain personality characteristics and skills are required in this career (citation). These characteristics and skills include communication skills, interpersonal skills, self-management, organization, analytical thinking, a desire to keep learning, adaptability, problem solving, and flexibility. From the book Cornerstones of College Success, I…

Based on the two learning style inventories that I took, I was very surprised by my results of where my strengths and weaknesses are as of what type of a learner I really am. My results from the VARK learning style inventory were strong in auditory and read/write. The results from Felder’s Inventory were strong in sensing and visual. I was pretty much balanced as a sequential but at the same time a global learner. I was also balanced as an active but at the same time a reflective learner…

problems being a visual, aural, read/write, kinesthetic learner, or all at once, if available. Although I prefer to learn hands on and by teaching others what I already know, I can adapt to any learning or teaching style. While this does pose it’s advantages, I have always found it hard to apply myself with learning things that I am not wholeheartedly interested…

because the teacher is the gatekeeper of knowledge and decide what it is transmitted (Biggs, 2011). This theory does not take into account what happens inside the head of the learner…

plan on four parts firstly, key mathematical ideas and skills secondly, link to relevant curriculum and understanding the learning sequence thirdly, appropriate models, teaching approaches, developing students understanding and materials for learning and finally, how children learn the mathematical concepts. Primary mathematics, numeracy and literacy are key domains of learning which are central for the success of students at school. Numeracy is an outcome of how mathematics is taught and…