...article is about how biomedical researchers discovered that mice that are housed in more natural enriched environments display better learning abilty and memory than mice that are housed in cages. The information I received was enlightening. I don’t quite know what to make of it, but maybe there is stimulus in their natural environment that increases there learning ability. There could also be a predetermined programming in a mouses brain that needs a mouses natural environment in order to grow. Author-Jensen, Eric May 2005 BOOK- TEACHING WITH THE BRAIN IN MIND Association for Supervision & Curriculum Development Alexandria, VA, USA The book is about the brain and all the different kinds of ways the brain learns. It discusses different parts of the brain, how a healthy diet and exercise improve brain functions. How things like lighting, noise, and seating affect classrooms and students learning. It discusses other factors as well like hormones and emotional states and all kinds of different variables that can affect learning. The important information I found was in chapter 6 titled Physical environments for learning. Nueroscientists have discovered threw research that environments affect learning and work productivity. So, they go to speak at architects conventions to help them design buildings and structures with learning in mind.The chapter discusses how lighting, noise, and seats and seating positions all affect a students ability...
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...| [pic] |Course Syllabus | | |College of Natural Sciences | | |ENV/100 Version 2 | | |Principles of Environmental Science | Copyright © 2011, 2009 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course will provide students with the scientific principles, concepts, and methodologies that are required to identify and analyze risks associated with environmental problems, and examine alternative solutions for resolving or preventing these problems. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: • University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. • Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum. University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you...
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...Learning Personality Paper Tyra Bailey, Edward Oliver, Jr. Psychology 405 April 10, 2012 Dr. Bruce Peterson Learning Personality Paper Several men such as Albert Bandura, B.F Skinner in 20th century studied learning personally behaviors to change the learning mindset of people in the world. In this learning personality paper Team D, will analyze the strengths and limitations of learning theories when explaining individual leaning behaviors. An assessment of how learning theories affect individual personalities will also be included. Interpersonal relationships and how learning theories may or may not affect the individual will be examined. The learning theories propose that behavior is learned through your environment and what you see around you. The theory believes individuals are born as tabula rasa, which means a blank slate. Although born a “blank slate” the response to stimuli which include pleasure or pain are evident. These theories do not believe in innate nature or automatic personality structure. The influences that the environment has on behavior can be studied and therefore the impact on the personalities can be measured. Theorists are able to control environmental influences which make it easier to manipulate the variables for laboratory testing. Laboratory testing is important when trying to change a psychological theory into a scientific method. The learning theorists believe an individual personality is affected by environmental influences and learned...
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...How Environment Plays a Role in Learning Eric Williams College 100 American Military University Catherine Ellenwood Abstract This paper examines the quantitative effects that the learning environment has on the success and or failure of today’s student. The two basic factors that make up and comprise the learning environment are addressed, with elaboration given on how they negatively or constructively assist the modern student in his or her academic progression. A number of important facets key to a successful learning environment are addressed that are critical in ensuring that the learner is comfortable and undergos the most optimum learning experience available. Explanation is also given on how to improve the learning environment to support the student’s constant changing needs. How Environment Plays a Role in Learning In order for the student to develop his or her cognitive skills and successfully engage in the learning process, they must be immersed in a learning environment designed and well suited to properly stimulate them in their academic development. The effect that the learning environment has on the student, whether it’s the physical effect or the psychosocial effect, can’t be overstated asserts Dr. B.J. Fraser (as cited in Amirul, Ahmad, Yahya, Abdullah, Adnan and Noh, 2013, para. 2 ). Maintaining a positive learning environment that promotes active, progressive education is of the utmost importance. Ensuring that suitable and adequate...
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...College 100 American Public University Professor Floyd Maertens The Role Environment Plays On Education The role environment plays on education is remarkably significant, wether in grade school or an adolescent the affects can be life changing. As in adolescent the environmental factors include: how they are cared for by their parents, the neighborhood they live in, and their instruction in schools. Most learning is developed in a physical environment such as: sitting under a tree, in a classroom lecture, or in a home. Although specific targets within the environment attracts students attention like the warmth of fire and the angle of light draws students. Not only are we affected by the environment but also by new experiences, in which we are able to either learn or not learn during these situations. Students may direct their attention to particular targets in the learning environment that they find more interesting, important, or unfamiliar than others. Keen, Meg (2005) For example, a classroom with circular tables and comfortable armchairs may look strange because it deviates from expectations formed through prior experience. Some learning environments are more comfortable and offer fewer distractions than others. In any learning environment, physical characteristics that cause discomfort can be expected to interfere with learning. As for environments that produce positive emotional states can be expected to enable a place of attachment. While technology is...
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...Chapter 1 The Problem and Its Setting Background of the study The research aimed to find the impact of having favorable Learning Environment to the student particularly in the University of Mindanao. This research is merely concerned to the Engineering student of University of Mindanao of how they react with a certain environment in this University. As a team researcher, we also aimed to bring important information not only to the student but also to the faculties and staff of University of Mindanao on how they address the impact of having conducive environment to the particular student. In the process of continuous learning, learning environment plays important rule in nurturing student to become a better citizen in this world. Since, we are prone in the digital period with high-tech facilities and equipment. We are obliged to take the challenge of learning as our first priority to develop as an individual. The first learning experiences in school create a foundation for successful reading by fostering favorable impression of what is to be derived from the book and language use. Programs should also accommodate children’s varied stages of social and intellectual development. Research has shown that children with rich experiential and language backgrounds are better prepared for beginning reading than children who lack such background (Grolier Encyclopedia, 1995). Choosing capable workstations acoustically sound cork bulletin...
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...Developmental Delays in Learning Developmental Delays in Learning Abstract After reviewing Chapters 4, 5, 6, and 7 and the required readings for week 5, I will write a summarization of the impact that developmental delays and the environment have on the learning needs of children. My 6-8 page paper will include three examples demonstrating the impact of developmental delays and the environment on the learning needs of children discussed in the week 2 written assignments. I will also discuss why is it important for educators to understand typical behaviors when planning curriculum and I will provide at least three examples in which I support my claim. I will also describe three specific components in a preschool curriculum that make programs effective. I will include at least two references, in addition to the textbook, to support my ideas. Title of Paper Developmental delays are very important in a child’s life and their ability to learn. Delays in development are delays in development and require early intervention. Children develop at different rates and in many cases delays in mental and physical development will improve. Although some children may have significant developmental delays that may indicate possible future learning disabilities for them making learning difficult. There are many pre- school aged children today that may poses developmental issues and could be demonstrating these delays in one or multiple learning areas. This can be...
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...enhance instruction and learning. I will also discuss the theory of information processing and how it applies to student learning. Also I will compare adolescence student learning in a social environment and social environment. This paper will address delayed languages development affect on teachers and the learning in children and adolescences and also the positive and negative affects on students thinking abilities. Observation Analysis Introduction I observed the classroom of Mrs. Alicia Freeman. Mrs. Freeman is an 11th grade chemistry teacher at Carver High School. She teaches chemistry to six different classes daily. Her classroom is located in a technology classroom but the students gathered in the science laboratory classroom to complete their weekly laboratory assignment. Which educational theories were employed? The educational theories employed in her classroom are Bandura’s Social Learning Theory and Lev Vygotsky’s Social Development Theory. The Social Learning Theory, also called Observational Learning “occurs when an observer's behavior changes after viewing a behavioral model. An observer's behavior can be affected by the positive or negative consequences called vicarious reinforcement or vicarious punishment - of a model's behavior” (Educational Theories, October 2012). The Social Learning Theory entails three parts, attention, retention, and reproduction. Attention occurs when the child needs to pay attention to the learning. Retention is the child’s...
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...Using level of analysis to reflect on my experiences of studying and learning Summary of the level of analysis framework 'Level of analysis' framework can be used in psychology to view and understand human behavior (Myers, D; Griffin and Tim 2015 p.21). Behavior can be looked into three levels; Biological, Psychological and Environmental/social analysis (Lecture Topic 1).At the biological level of analysis, behavior can be studied by looking at how the brain processes and how hormones and genetic factors have been developed over time (Myers, D; Griffin and Tim 2015 p.21), an example is analysing the eating behavior of the rat which was found obese due to its brain being altered which caused it to get the off switch for the "stop eating" to...
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...in mental and physical aspect to implement. This is because in student achievement a student need to have a high commitment in their tutorial, lecture and lesson. By having a suitable environment at college the student will get motivated to study because it combine the latest innovation and technology. Next is the important of finance to student are that it can affect their academic performance because many student believe that money will make their performance better. The impact of p&p session on student are that it will make the student more discipline,...
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...Write a 100- to 150-word response to each of the following questions: * What are the advantages of having diversity in a collaborative learning environment? * * A collaborative learning environment has many advantages and molds or thought processes from the time we are born. Teaming with our parents, learning from our siblings, sport and academic teams, instructors and teachers, diversity brings out different people, different backgrounds, and different perspectives together, which can create a fun and interesting learning experience for the group. Collaborative learning environment encourages debate and discussion, allowing the group to collectively brainstorm and explore new ideas and possibilities. It also expands knowledge of other perspectives and allows you to have an open mind when exploring new ideas. Lastly, it creates an environment where communication and teamwork is the key. This can improve critical thinking skills, developing relationships and networks that you may not have otherwise had. * How might factors such as diversity, attitude, learning, and work styles affect collaboration? * * Factors such as diversity, attitude, learning, and work styles can affect collaboration in many ways. Depending on how each individual person in the group views and reacts to different situations it can affect the results and the goal that are trying to be reached. For example, the teams we have been placed on for this course have never met and all...
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...Observation Analysis Andrew Sanders University of Phoenix MTE/506 – Child and Adolescent Development Cynthia Lowe March 17, 2014 Word count: 2,925 Observation Analysis Teacher observation has been received as a reasonable source of information for recording and reporting student demonstrations of learning outcomes in childhood education. During my observation analysis, I examined a nontraditional setting, YMCA, where children and teenagers gather. This paper will address the location of the observation, social gathering for the observation, description of the setting, and activities observed. Additionally, this paper shall evaluate the application of educational theory; describe the application of information processing to student learning; evaluate the instructor’s behaviors that promote student’s thinking abilities; analyze the implications of language development; and describe the relationship of social and emotional development to student learning and behavior. Location of the observation Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) is located in Millington, Tennessee. YMCA is a world-wide Christian voluntary movement for men and women with distinctive importance on and genuine involvement of young people that seeks to share the Christian ideal of building a human community of justice with love, peace and resolution for the fullness of life for all creation (YMCA, n.d.). Today the YMCA is more aimed on inspiring youths and their...
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...Paper Education Role of Emotion in Learning Process N. Evelyn Thayamani KEYWORDS : Emotion, Learning, Feelings and Amygdala Research scholar,Center for Research in Education, Thava Thiru Kundrakudi Adigalar College Campus,Kundrakudi, Sivagangai District - 630 206. Tamil Nadu, South India Dr M. Parimala Fathima Research co-ordinator, Center for Research in Education, Thava Thiru Kundrakudi Adigalar Dr S. Mohan ABSTRACT College Campus,Kundrakudi, Sivagangai District - 630 206. Tamil Nadu, South India Director, Center for Research in Education, Thava Thiru Kundrakudi Adigalar College Campus,Kundrakudi, Sivagangai District - 630 206. Tamil Nadu, South India This study is an attempt to discuss the role of emotion in learning process. Emotions are important in the classroom in two major ways. First, emotions have an impact on learning. They influence our ability to process information and to accurately understand what we encounter. For these reasons, it is important for teachers to create a positive, emotionally safe classroom environment to provide for the optimal learning of students. Second, learning how to manage feelings and interfere with learning occurs when students are anxious about their school-work (Cole, 1991; Dobson & Dobson, 1981). Students who are depressed or anxious about learning often do not feel competent academically. Teachers will understand how their students’ emotions affect learning. Teachers will understand the need to make...
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...have been tested and researched from various theoretical perspectives. An education theory is the speculative thought of education and just like any other theory; it explains, guides, and describes the practices of education. The earliest speculation on educational processes began during the times of classical sophists and Greek philosophers. Current education speculations use terms like andragogy, curriculum, learning pedagogy, education organization, leadership, and policy. Education thought is derived from various disciplines like, philosophy, sociology, critical theory, psychology, and history among others. This paper will discuss five topics based on the best education theory to be applied in the classroom setting with focus on two education theories postulated by Lev Vygotsky and John Dewey. This paper will also address information processing by students, behaviors of teachers to promote thinking, implications of language development on learning and teaching, and on the relationship between the emotional and social development on student behavior and learning. Classroom Observation Analysis Education theory can either be descriptive like in the sciences or normative like in philosophy. Education theory postulates what education processes are supposed to consist of; it sets the standards, norms, and goals in carrying out an education process. The scientific education theory gives a set of hypotheses, which have to be experimented and verified. The two approaches...
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...of having diversity in a collaborative learning environment? I feel the advantages of having diversity in a collaborative learning environment is interesting because everyone doesn’t have the same ideas so it would be good to incorporate others ideas and put them together. When working in a team is can be fun because many people come from different walks of life and also they are taught to learn and process information different. With that being stated, I feel that it is an advantage to work with diversity because everyone’s ideas are important and can be utilized. Many people have many different talents and have been brought up in different backgrounds which can make the most innovative people come together as one. How might factors such as diversity, attitude, learning, and work styles affect collaboration? Factors such diversity, attitude, learning, and work styles affect collaboration in both positive and negative ways. The positive way with diversity can affect collaboration is we share them and learn from each other. The negative trait would be we all have different understandings of different things and posts can be easily miscalculated especially via computer. Attitude can also affect collaboration because each person has different views and will see things in a different. A positive or negative attitude will affect a person’s performance and learning ability. Learning, everyone has different strengths and learning styles, when brought together it can make...
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