Traditional knowledge

outside world, the more students will be able to retain that information and expand on it. The reason why interactive activities, such as the ones done in class, are so effective is because we get a chance to be involved in the way we learn. The very traditional style of learning is by sitting, listening to the teacher and hopefully retaining as much information as possible. But the process of learning can never just be this simple. When students are involved in engaging activities, they are…

in different ways, there are people who mistake the epistemic knowledge as their reality while there are others who dive further and investigate into the true reality. The prisoners in ‘Plato’s allegory of the cave’ and the police officers in ‘Changeling’ (Clint Eastwood, 2008) believed in the reality of epistemic knowledge, whereas Christine Collins (Angelina Jolie) and the prisoner who left the cave tried to transmission their knowledge and refused to believe in the conventions forced upon…

In Plato’s Apology, Plato describes in great detail, the trial of Socrates. Under Socrates’ judgement, he has been wrongfully accused of corrupting the youth, rejecting traditional gods, and being disloyal to Athens—all of which he is willing to defend himself against. In that defense, Socrates is unafraid to challenge his accusers and question the jury—and in that, he makes a compelling defense of himself. Despite that, he is found guilty, to which he answers by saying he has been an immense…

with quality instruction that prepares children to influence the future. Philosophical Foundation According to Piaget’s Cognitive Theory, children are born with a very simple and basic mental structure that helps mold a children learning and knowledge acquisition (McLeod, 2009). Piaget’s Cognitive Theory is composed of three basic components, the schemas, the adaptation processes that helps transitions from one stage to the other (equilibrium, assimilation,…

2.4.1.3 Lecturers knowledge Curricular as factor The curriculum is the planned and guided learning experiences and intended outcomes, formulated through the systematic reconstruction of knowledge and experience under the auspices of the school, for the learner 's continuous and wilful growth in personal-social competence. Bringing all these points together, the curriculum is viewed as a composite whole that includes the learner, the teacher, teaching and learning methodologies, anticipated…

groups before teaching the lesson. The anticipation guides will have statements that will help to ascertain the students misconception on the topic; the students will read and respond inorder to help activate prior knowledge on the topic. This will help ELL students to get some knowledge on the topic and helps…

Philosophy of Learning: a. What is my personal definition of a great teacher and what experience formed that definition? • My personal definition of a great teacher is someone that inspires students to learn and be successful. The teacher would do so by differentiating instruction, implementing a positive environment, and using effective classroom management procedures and routines. I also think a great teacher would model the attitude and behaviors he/she expects the students to use. Also…

think of the phrase, “Don’t ask questions you don’t want the answer to.” The foxy learner’s knowledge can be a hinderance to his happiness. Learning something new everyday causes you to question your ideals and current belief structure. This process of tearing down and building can become exhausting. Therefore happiness is hard to achieve. The hedgehog learner’s happiness can be a hinderance to his knowledge. Staying within the limits of the learning structure allows the structure to stay…

She tried to retain employees she inherited from Geraldine when she took over management because she understands that they have knowledge and experience and loyalty. This can also give the lab an advantage over other labs. This was rarely seen in Valerie who when employees make minor mistakes she sharply disagrees with them and most of employees may exit the lab. I think Melanie values…

importance of community outreach to students and helping them achieve their goals. a. The topics “Choosing & Committing to a Major” and “Understanding Yourself and Others: Approaches to a Multicultural Campus” were most significant to me because of the knowledge I gained through the seminars and discussions. The first topic taught me to actually sit down and think if my major is right for me. Is physiology and neuroscience really where I want to go or is there another major that might be better…