Learning styles

enhances individual learning, [but] it [also] facilitates peer learning” (Addison 332), some might say that it would be very beneficial to students. To actually prove whether homework is beneficial or not, it is necessary to gather research and the opinions of students. It is possible that homework could improve skills, however, if students do not think it is beneficial, they will not put forth the necessary effort. Considering “that only…

to one day integrate in my future classroom consists of the encouragement of intrinsic motivation, the development of a diverse learning environment with different learning styles, as well as allowing students to engage more and fostering a stronger…

Educators should adapt their teaching styles to the economic environment, to which school they are teaching in location. To adapt your teaching style effectively as a teacher you must gain a proper understanding of the towns culture. Becoming a part of the town’s culture is one way to gain the knowledge, on how to effectively make accommodation inside the classroom for students. One way I will do this is if the town I am teaching in is a sport town, I will incorporate sports into my classroom. I…

performance among the five learning preferences: visual, aural, read/ write, kinesthetic and multimodal. This finding is in disagreement with Felder (1993), who is one of few researchers to report that an association exists between 90 Victor Mlambo a student’s learning preference, teaching style and academic performance. Apart from Felder’s work, there is a general lack of experimental evidence to support the effectiveness of aligning instruction methods with learning preferences.…

institutes do not like to involve technology in the learning atmosphere but what they do not realize is it helps students stay focused, get more involved in their classes, and stay current with their assignments. Technology helps students with learning disabilities and help students get ready for their future careers. Jeremy Posey a mathematics coordinator and NMSI expert says, “Technology can be defined as any tool that can be used to help promote human learning” and “These are all innovations…

assisted by their discipline and organisation. Their motivation being able to be defined as both intrinsic and extrinsic. Intrinsic motivation, acting a certain way because you enjoy doing so, is positively related to openness due to the enjoyment of learning and intellectual curiosity found in students with this personality (Komarraju, Karau, & Schmeck, 2009). On the other hand, more positively related with extrinsic motivation are extroverts who are more likely to behave in a way in which they…

Collaborative Learning promotes student learning through group oriented activities. “Collaborative Learning is a method of teaching and learning in which students will be able to work together to explore and create a meaningful project” (2). “Cooperative Learning is a teaching strategy in which small groups of students with different levels of abilities use a variety of learning activities to improve their understanding of a subject” (2). Through Cooperative and Collaborative Learning, there are…

Jigsaw Classroom, was a teaching model that was created by Elliot Aronson. The original purpose of the model was to create an atmosphere that was conducive for having students rely on each other for learning information. In 1971, Austin Texas, Jigsaw Classroom was first used to help aid in the integration of a particular school. Before, Aronson used the model, it was apparent that there was a divide in students of different racial backgrounds. It was reported that there were frequent fights…

Introduction: While observing teachers teach classes this summer, many things that were taught in this semester played out into those real life situations. I observed things such as the use of assessments, what motivates students, learning and teaching styles and classroom development and management. Each of these things will help me to build my career as a teacher. Field Experience Site: Engineering For Kids (EFK) The field I chose to observe was a summer camp for students grades…

Approaches to Learning: Students in the class are mostly social, auditory, and visual (spatial) learners. The students do well when the teacher goes through the book or lesson with the whole class. The students need a variety of examples and cues for comprehension. Writing examples on the board as well as prepared visuals put on the board help the visual learners. Group work and games help many of the students in the class understand the content. These students do well with learning a new…