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plot dramatic demise we enjoy to read. Instead, research opposes popular opinion, demonstrating that online reading is increasing intelligence and thereby academic performance. Since the introduction of the internet, intelligence test scores have increased across the board (Gary). However, this increase is not related to a small jump in all facets of general intelligence, as many thought. Rather it results from a substantial leap in problem solving and decision making abilities (Robb). Research…

Robison clearly embraces technology that fits into the Universal Design for Learning framework. Throughout the forward, Robison’s support of UDL can be split into the three different principles of UDL we learned about in class. These principles are input, output, and engagement. Input is the first principle of UDL. To learn, information must be able to be received by the learner in a way they can understand. However, everyone gathers and retains information differently, and some people need…

The Luther Learning Model is the model that we use to develop Christian leaders here at Concordia University Texas. There are many things that I believe are important about this learning model. There are things that I’ve used in the past and things that I hope to use in the future to help develop me in the Christian leader I plan on being. One important concept to me was to ask the question “What is my purpose in life?” This question stuck out to me while I was reading because I believe that…

Curriculum Design and Assessment Bret Jacobsen Western Governors University Curriculum Design and Assessment A. Behaviorism, Constructivism, and Cognitivism: With behaviorism, the learner is passive, they learn by external processes like positive or negative reinforcement, which are associated with special education programs in the district, and in my mind is a lower level of dealing with students in learning. In cognitivism the learning goes beyond external: is an internal process,…

The definition of the mindset is stated by Dweck, "Encourages a focus on effort rather than intelligence or talent." This will be elaborated on by examples and studies from Columbia and Stanford faculty. In the study conducted by Lisa Blackwell (Stanford) and Kali H. Tresnki (Columbia) they look at the students and here is what they said about the…

John Dewey’s Response to Zuriff Zuriff is one of the scholars in behavioral science who fostered on the topic of learning disabilities (LD). He comments that discrepancy in reading abilities and IQ tests are the only methods that can be used to differentiate LD children from slow learners. In his work The Myths of Learning Disabilities, Zuriff argues that the applied method of determining learning disabilities in children has become illogical since many of the slow learners are left behind. To…

Education is valued all around the world, but what is the most important component of a good education? The main component of an education is evaluation The ultimate component of a good education is determination. Determination is having the motivation to aspire to grow more intellectually. Malcolm X , Frederick Douglass, and Helen Keller were determined to be educated no matter what kind of circumstances they were facing. Malcolm X became educated by his determination to learn…

2. Internal direction versus outer direction In an internal direction, people believe they can attain their goals by controlling their environment in which they work. Here, people acquire their skills and take control of their learning. People here are open about disagreements and differences and engage in constructive conflicts. In an outer direction, oriented organisation, people believe that the environment that they work in controls them by making them achieve their goals. They avoid…

STUDENT’S NAME: Lauren Donawa STUDENT ID #: 68262 DATE OF SUBMISSION: 10th October, 2014 COURSE TITLE: Becoming a Reflective Practitioner COURSE CODE: PRAC 1001 TITLE: Assignment Two: Reflections on beliefs NAME OF INSTRUCTOR: Kathleen Robinson Teaching and learning involves techniques that when applied in a positive and supportive environment caters for both the…

Symbolism is ubiquitous in your everyday life, whether it’s during work, at the gym or even in a cafeteria. Symbols are everywhere where you least expect them. Most likely they are hidden symbols with a even deeper meaning than what you might observe at first glimpse. Many stories involve symbolism for a specific reason , whether it's to make a point or to give a overall meaning. For example, In the story “The Lottery”, symbolism is one of the main ideas that the author gets her point across.…