Learning styles

influence in our education, both as a benefit and a distraction. In “From Learning as Torture to Learning as Fun,” author Don Tapscott believes that learning and fun can go hand in hand. Tapscott wants to tap into the benefit of technology to facilitate students’ learning. He equates fun as using technology to learn and working in a group. He believes technology can promote diversity by having social learning, and self-learning by reducing the interactions between students and teachers and that…

Barriers to Workplace learning are factors that slow down the process, misdirect it or prevent it from Happening. These factors differ from one type of job to another. Misdirection If your goal is to achieve long-term success in your field, you need to learn new skills and…

As time has progressed, education has become increasingly important and society has emphasized it as a form of success. However, copious fail to comprehend that education and learning are not only bounded and limited to an erudite, school education, if not to a limitless world where learning is found in every situation and every circumstance. Although it is important to have an education, it is more important to learn the life lessons that this world has to offer through everything one…

“Words are the central tool of education. Whether written or spoken, words can elucidate, inform, and inspire. But they can also scare, humiliate, and disempower” (Wessler). This quote perfectly represents the outcome and position words hold in society. Language is crucial within human lives. It has multiple uses such as eliminating confusion, exchanging information and communicating instructions. However, the use of derogatory language towards a human is an unacceptable concept. Words that…

this question a numerous amount of times and have wondered it once myself. Both online and traditional classes require students to structure their time wisely. This question does not have a definite answer considering everyone has different life styles and learn best in their own unique ways. I myself have had a year of experience with both. There are many pros and cons the two situations that everyone can agree with that I will mention. I will start by discussing the positives and then the…

other similarities or differences between the two animals. This also allowed me to see which students were actively engaged with the lesson and which students were struggling with the concept. Effective teaching is when the teachers promote student learning, assess the students where they are at, and help them to construct knowledge. I believe that my lessons on comparing and contrasting were effective and insightful to the students. 4.) What parts of the unit were less effective? I believe…

Weaknesses can be turned into strengths by having members of their own hunter-gatherer bands communicate with one another. Bands are small societies during the hunter-gatherer era that consist of approximately 30 individuals who may be a part of a larger tribe that contains many bands. This communication within one’s band could involve helping a certain individual develop his/her weaknesses into strengths. This will assure that one can overcome their fear of weaknesses. Although turning…

PERSONAL, SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT This week we reviewed classroom rules, good behaviour and practice using positive words with one another. Children were reminded that showing love to each and everyone is very important to maintain peace and unity in our group. We talked that we are responsible of the outcomes or consequences of our words and actions, so its good to always think ahead what's best interest for ourselves and others as well. Children were also reminded to be sensitive…

A Reflection on Factors Affecting Student’s learning Learning is the activity or process of gaining knowledge or skill by studying, practicing, being taught, or experiencing something or it is simply the activity of someone who learns as defined by Merriam-Webster Dictionary. In learning, a lot of internal and external factors are involved. It could be intrinsic motivation or it could be extrinsic motivation, it could be a psychological sense that one should contribute something to his country…

Perspective (Trace Theory) indicates that using repetition and forming “maps” for the mind makes learning last. The Gestalt Learning – Factor of Similarity also shows that “similar ideas are treated and linked together and then contrasted with another set of ideas.” The repetitive nature of noredink and adding the color-coding option will support these two learning theories. Social Constructivism or social learning is another theory that supports the teamwork and competitive features of the…