Higher Learning

sided, the coach tells the athlete what to do, where to be, and how to do it so there’s no confusion and the athlete responds because athletes learning from the coach’s knowledge. Coaches that command their athletes would have a strict approach to trainings and games, and wouldn’t incorporate fun activities or ways to learn. The coaches tend…

environments caused them to either excel in academic success or fail (Mashburn, "Quality of Social and Physical Environments in Preschools and Children 's Development of Academic, Language, and Literacy Skills", 2008, p. 113). Mashburn states that,” higher quality preschools…have a stronger positive association with developmental outcomes among subgroups that are considered to have experienced greater risks for developmental delays” (Mashburn, "Quality of Social and Physical Environments in…

approaches. The Theories of Piaget and Vygotsky Piaget envisioned that cognitive development is a universal process in which he argued that all children construct their knowledge of the world in the same manner regardless of their background. Learning happens through a process of adaptation in which a child responds to stimuli from his surroundings. Children may learn something…

This kind of seminar challenges my understanding of the book and English speaking skills. I did not do well on my first one. I got a forty, out of a hundred. Then I spend more time preparing and thinking about how to improve. Then I started getting higher…

processes of learning within the human mind. Cognitivism is essential for understanding the inner workings of the learning process. Thinking, formation of memories and solving complex problems are uncovered with this theory. One particular limitation, that persons are merely an inanimate object like a tablet or phone that data can be loaded onto, was dismissed with cognitivism. This theory realizes that learners make an effort to be involved…

Using “Kahoot!” to Promote Higher Order Thinking SCI 621 Drury University Janessa Jennings June 16, 2018 Abstract Technology is ever-changing, especially in our world today. Many people even feel that they are addicted to technology or specifically their handheld devices. As teachers we have to equip our students to live in this kind of world. According to Sousa, “…children who spend their early years in front of screens will eventually have adult brains that are hardwired to process…

Learning Styles Studying is an important part of succeeding in one’s academic career. Certain methods of studying can make it more effective for certain students. These methods can be divided into three basic categories of learning styles: visual, auditory, and kinesthetic (Ezekiel, 2012). It’s possible for students to prefer one or even all of the learning styles. Knowing one’s preferred learning style is key for effective studying. For example, Austin is a student who, through taking multiple…

teachers feel the necessity to change their teaching methods and strategies in order to help students accomplish better results in learning. In many cases teachers criticize that English textbooks often limit their activities or teaching style.Theachers face the the challenge of deveoloping different methods , approaches and tools in order to suit students needs and learning styles.Students with different proficiencies respond differently in class activities. One solution to this challenge is…

According to Schiro (2013), the scholar academic ideology views the school as the institution responsible for the transmission of knowledge. The main goal is to persuade students into the academic disciplines which include core courses such as mathematics, history, science, and literacy (Schiro, 2013). The designed curriculum derives from standardized content to ensure consistency of knowledge within the disciplines (Schiro, 2013). The purpose of education is to help students learn about the…

patterns in music and all the arts are the keys to learning.” – Plato. Is music education important in public schools? There are many reasons why it is important. One is, the effect music has on the brain/mind when listening to music, and the feelings of accomplishment when playing an instrument or singing. There are many benefits to Music Education and music classes in public schools. Can a music education really help with test scores and learning? Are core subjects more important? So why is…