...How the environment affects learning Dennis Skinner American Military University/COLL100 April 30, 2010 Michael Carmichael How the Environment Affects Learning This paper will discuss how our environment affects learning. We will discuss how important the environment is in the early years of one’s life in early childhood development. We will also discuss how one’s interest in learning plays a vital role in learning. We will also discuss how active learning and development plays an integral role in those years between teenager and adult and as well as what influences that has on being successful in life. We will also examine the two learning environments, home and school, and how each are changing and as well as how these two environments will play significant roles as each student discovers what’s real and what’s not real and how each help the learning process. Lastly, we will consider how the learning environment is continuing to change and how the digital age will change the way we learn and as well as the effect it will have on our future students and how it will affect the path they choose to follow their dreams. In the early years of development the environment plays as big a role in how children learn and how they development more than any other time in their life. In environments where children are not only taught that it’s ok to learn, but to also enjoy the process leads to an active learning environment where children are allowed the opportunity...
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...Controlling One’s Environment: What Role Does This Play in Learning Belser Walker According to the constructivism theory of learning, people learn by recognizing meaning in their present knowledge framework. According to believers of this theory, learning is done by the process of assimilation and accommodation. Accommodation refers to the process by which failure leads to further learning; where a new experience that is contrary to one's expectations causes one to change their mental representations. On the other hand, assimilation is the process by which a new experience is integrated into an existing framework. Assimilation when the nature of one's perception of the world is the same as the experiences they go through. Therefore, one cannot ignore the effect that the environment has on a particular individual because it is the basis upon which one gains new experiences. (Piaget, 1950) Learning styles are different from culture to culture or from background to background. What may be acceptable in one area may not be in another. For example, learning in most African & Asian societies is very formal and controlled. Students are normally discouraged from voicing their own opinions. Most parents, teachers and other mentors enforce strict discipline during the learning process. However, in other developed countries such as the United States, learning takes place in a less controlled environment where parents, teachers and other mentors allow Students time to participate...
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...understanding for human behaviors and the process in which people learn. Theorists have worked for years discovering new theoretical approaches. Gordon Allport studied the personalities of individuals because that approach gave more definition to individuality and emphasized the uniqueness of the individual (Feist & Feist, 2009). Describing an individual with general traits only classifies people as a group. However, Allport believed to accurately know a person is by knowing the person as an individual. Individuality makes people different, no one person is the same; because people have different personalities the abilities to learn will be different too. Albert Bandura’s social cognitive theory observes the manners in which people learn. Observational learning allows people to learn without performing actions or tasks (Feist & Feist, 2009). Basically people do learn from direct experiences but also learn from observing various tasks and actions by others. Most important the factors that give the answers to questions can be found through these forms of research and development. Dispositional Theories and Personalities Allport began his research of individual psychology by introducing his morphogenic science. Morphogenic science is the study of an individual, gathering information, and important data about the individual. Allport’s approach to personality theory poses questions such as What is personality? What is the role of conscious motivation in personality theory? What are...
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...The Environment: The Role It Plays in How One Learns Name Course School Name Instructors Name The Environment: The Role It Plays in How One Learns Have you ever found yourself sitting in a classroom or at a lecture and afterwards not remember anything that was just mentioned? On the other hand, how about that same material was being taught to you and instead of being lectured to you, you were given the opportunity to see it happen or do it for yourself; this time you remembered all the information. People in the past, present and future face this common issue. We all have our own way of learning, and a lot of factors can play into what we remember, and how well we remember them. One factor that contributes to this is the way you specifically learn, or your learning style. There are many types of learning styles out there, but the three most well-known and agreed upon types are Visual, Auditory, and Tactile/Kinesthetic. They all have their own style and setting that make them effective to each individual. A second factor is the setting of the environment you are in. In today’s modern society, the standard classroom is not the only setting to learn in. As such, there is the “traditional” classroom setting versus the online classroom. A third factor is the actual environment you are in and the way it can aid or inhibit your ability to learn. The first type, the Visual method, a person learns and remembers most effectively by having something...
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...and the ability to make decisions, from childhood up to the adulthood stage. Cognitive/Intellectual Development is the ability to learn, reason, and analyze the fact that a process begins from infancy and progresses as the individual (Educational Psychology). Cognitive Development contains events that are logical, like thinking and remembering. Some factors remain the same throughout many of the theories on cognitive development. All theorists agree that people go through specific steps and/or stages of learning and understanding. Along with the fact that there are certain principles must be meet before learning can occur. There are many ideas and opinions that cognitive theorist have about the development of a person’s cognition. Two theorists that are commonly known in the field of cognitive development are Jean Piaget and Lev Vygotsky. These two theorists agree on the several concepts of cognitive development but differ on others, the most commonly agreed difference among all theorists involved in cognitive development is the simple yet complex question of how cognitive development occurs. Jean Piaget, born 1896 and died 1980, was a Swiss psychologist; his focused was on the way an individual child acts upon an object in their environment, in order to build mental models of the way the world works. Piaget believed that the physical environment was important to a person’s cognitive development. Ensuring that the environment was rich and stimulating was the adult’s role, according...
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...strategies of how to implement change accordingly. This requires the management to establish various ways to implement change that is utterly distinguishable from that has been formulated in the past. The management should consider the fact that there is no unique and universal method that can help them implement change accordingly. The employees on the other side should also be aware with the roles they need to play in times of change implementation. Both the management and the employees are key players of adapting and overcoming hindrances and applying change techniques. Learning environment for both the managers and the employees is necessary in order to pin point the errors and hampers that can appear during change implementation. What is Learning Organization? There are different meanings of learning organization. According to Senge, 2006, a learning organization is a kind of organization that enables the individuals to build their maximum capacity needed in an organization and an environment where there is an opportunity to nurture their skills and ability by provided them a free atmosphere of learning. In short, a learning organization is a place where all members of the organization from managers to front-line employees are working compassionately towards the development and improvement...
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...How Environment Plays Role In Learning College 100 American Military University There are a many different factors into why we learn the way we do. In a society where so many variables contribute and influence our day to interactions, how does the environment play a role in our learning? From living conditions, educational influence, social impacts and the forever perceived relevance of race, there are plenty of factors that help diagnose why our environment plays such a significant role in our learning abilities. So what are the effects of growing up in a privileged area versus an area of poverty? What’s the difference between having parents who have a higher degree in learning versus parents who didn’t even graduate high school? How do the crowds students hang out with affect dedication to learn and seek a higher level? We will discuss all if this and more. Studies have shown that individuals growing up in areas have poverty suffer from several risk factors that can inhibit their ability to learn. Kids growing up in less than adequate living conditions also face socioeconomic issues mainly because they do not relate to a majority of the other kids they deal on a day to day basis. According to Eric Jensen, there are four major contributing factors that kids living in poverty deal with, explained as EACH. These steps include; emotional and social challenges, acute and chronic Stressors, cognitive lags and safety Issues. Dealing with these issues can be a major problem...
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... the ability to communicate, having a positive self image, and to be a good problem solver. Respecting others and treating people how you want to be treated is the right thing to do and makes for a more peaceful society. Children will earn the respect of adults by showing trust, discipline, responsibility, love, and knowledge. Adults were once children and it is said the longer you live the more you learn. The ability to communicate effectively allows children to understand questions from teachers, peers, or other adults and to express their feelings or thoughts about those questions. Communication is also a key concept in making new friendships. Friendships are mostly created between people who have things in common like religion, sports, education, or hobbies. Having a positive self image allows for a child to be confident, and this usually leads to a successful person both in and out of the classroom. A confident child will usually have good grades and is also a very popular person with a lot of friends. Children that are good problem solvers excel in the classroom, especially in the core subjects of math and science. Socially, when children help others with problems make the right moral decision and keep them out of trouble, friendships evolve and become stronger. Children, with the social skill of solving problems with morals and integrity, are held on a higher pedestal by their peers, teachers, and parents alike. The family environment plays a very important role in the...
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...their emotional and social development, and their physical, intellectual and emotional growth. Bruce and Meggitt, (1999) claim that children learn more in the first five years than in the whole of their lives, thus supporting the importance of good quality early intervention in a child’s learning and development. As children grow and develop in a myriad of ways there are several theories of child development, each suggesting that children develop in a similar way, yet each also stresses that different parts of development are of primary importance. Maslow (1970) cited in Hartley-Brewer (1998) believes that children cannot learn and develop until their basic needs are met such as food, warmth and security. When these are met then a child must feel safe and secure before they can learn which according to Maslow (1970) is high up the ladder of needs before they reach the top which is self-actualisation. Geraghty (1988) suggests “love, security, consistency and continuous affection, and opportunities for independence lead to a positive self-image” (p.104) As a Sure Start practitioner I agree with Bruner (1993) who states that “parents are a child’s first educator” (p.206) and I will often discuss with the parents the development of their child. This often occurs in unpredictable stages and is a process of change in which the child learns to master increasingly complex levels of moving, thinking, feelings and relationships with others. Although each child will progress at...
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...has on social and emotional aspects of children's life. After collecting this information, it will be collaborated with the findings of this research paper using different research technique. In the end, the paper will be concluded along with some suggestions. Introduction In this competitive world it is very important to train the children in such a way that they are not left behind. Study shows that with pre-school training, children show much developed skills of learning when they enter kindergarten. If a child is being read to at home, visits museums, learns how to play a game and reads along someone then it is more likely that his/her learning abilities are polished and ready for kindergarten (Stube & Patrick, 2010). Pre-school is a planned program for children before they start their formal education. It deals with the learning ability of a child. Children are trained in such a way that their learning abilities are enhanced. Specified techniques are used to improve the language skills and analytical skills. it also has a positive effect on the behavioral aspect of a child's personality. Bridges (2008) found out from the research that involving parents is very critical for the success of pre-school training. Also, involvement of community can be very vital in the accomplishment of a successful preschool training center. Margetts (2007)...
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...the training and development activities. If people have not learnt what they were suppose to learn from a HRD program; then the program should be called as a failure. It is, therefore, very important for HRD professionals to understand the major concepts and research findings related to learning. Learning may be defined as the process of acquiring, assimilating, and internalizing inputs for their effective and varied use when required, leading to an enhanced capability for further self monitored learning. It is any relatively permanent change in behaviour that occurs as a result of experience. The change often is an increased capability for some type of performance. Basic learning styles of the participants Every individual has a unique way of gathering, absorbing, processing and internalizing inputs for learning purpose. This constitutes an individual’s learning style. It must, however, be remembered that the learning style of an individual is neither always explicit nor enduring. An individual modifies it in light of the situations and experiences. Even in a training program, a participant may change the learning style, depending on the opportunities available for learning. It may be noted that a participant's learning style is not necessarily a measure of his/her intellect and learning abilities. It only suggests a preference for the manner in which s/he wants to learn. It also suggests that learning is boosted if it is kept with the learning preference of the...
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...my role models, my colleagues, and in my friends I can pin point three virtues that I find to be most imperative. These virtues include honesty, reliability, and wisdom. I find these virtues to be important in all aspects of life; when we are growing up and look to our parents and other role models to shape ourselves, when we are building friendships and relationships, and when we are conducting business. Growing up/ Role Models It is important that our parents, teachers, and other role models hold these virtues. We need them to be honest in telling us what is right and wrong and what the real consequences of our actions are. We need them to be honest about what is happening in the environment around us, so that we can be knowledgeable. We need them to teach us that honesty gets us further in life. We quickly learn that in the short term lying can get us out of trouble or get us what we want. It can even make it easier to make someone else happy or comfortable in certain situations. But by being honest we build trust which is important for strong relationships, and with honesty comes less stress. When you begin to tell lies you create this alternate reality, which depending on how many lies are told and the extent of your lies, can become difficult for you to remember. This in turn can cause you to make up new lies to save your old lies and create stress for yourself by having to remember it all. As your mother always told you, honesty is the best policy. Our role models...
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...The following essay shows how the role of the teacher changes as the child grows through the process of normalisation. The terms normalisation and deviations, will be defined and understood. Favourable environment will be discussed with regard to the role it plays in the normalisation process. The changes that a child undergoes will be considered along with how the teacher’s role will change as the child is maturing. I will briefly consider what the needs are of new children when they enter the nursery for the first time. I will also explain why a child might regress during this process. ‘Normalisation’ (2012) can be defined as all functions coming together and all the parts being connected; it is like a new personality is created. Functions that were not functioning before because they were repressed now function and a new person evolves. Normalisation is when a child’s natural characteristics have the ability to follow a natural path of development. This natural path of development should be the main aim of the facilitator, guiding the child towards normalisation. Normalisation is a process that carries on over a long period of time at the nursery. “This phenomenon of normalization is only achieved through intense activity and real concentration.”(Montessori, 2012, p.216) Characteristics of a normalised child are, a child who is settled, used to daily routine and who is part of the nursery environment. This is a well-rounded child who is concerned about the needs of him/herself...
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...Leadership: Nature vs. Nurture Kathleen Jessee BUS318: Organizational Behavior Professor Thomas Tonkin May 25, 2015 Leadership: Nature vs. Nurture Even though leadership can be learned, science has found that most leaders have a genetic commonality. Interestingly, leadership means the most within an organizational context. Leader follower relationships are one of the ways leadership behavior evolves and is defined. The two most common leadership roles are the charismatic role and the instrumental role. The charismatic role empasises vision, inspires a sense of pride, and encourages respect between the leader and follower. The charismatic role is a transformational leadership model. Envolving the expanding the followers interests and facilitating followers to perform for the overall good of everyone. (Schermerhorn, 2012). Instrumental leaders show a propensity to develop strategy and set procuedures in motion. In addition, the instrumental leader uses all means available to the achievement of organizational goals. While science has shown that most successful leaders have both charisma and instrumental tendencies, these traits alone are not enough to become an effective leader. Reasearch literature has been full of information regarding the qualities of different leadership traits and how they influence change within an organization. It is important to note that, it would be irresponsible not to address how leaders develop mastery of the leadership skill set (Sahgal...
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...place where the staff is valued for their zeal, knowledge, and commitment. A place where children’s learning and growth are seen as intertwined. A place where the staff creates places and spaces for caring relationships. A place where children’s ability to wonder, explore, and soar can be acted out. A place where the staff is delighted to be around children and share in their joys. A place where parents are valued as their child’s first advocate. A place where together they appreciate the child’s ability to play. A place where parents receive support in their child rearing roles. A place where together they feel like they are always learning. A place where parents can enthusiastically promote their child’s hands-on approach to play. Also to be a place where together they will value each moment of the day. Philosophy of the Program The program of the David C. Vaughn Head Start has been developed to meet the physical, emotional, mental, social, and creative needs of the young children. The classroom encourages trust and independence. Emphasis is on helping the children gain a positive self -concept, self- discipline, and in help in developing warm relationships with others. Early childhood research shows that young children learn primarily through play. Play is an...
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