emotionally react to influences or stimuli of external forces (their environment). Behaviorists believe that learning takes place because of a response that follows on a specific stimulus. By repeating the stimuli-response (S-R) cycle, the subject, whether it is animal or human, is conditioned into repeating a response whenever the stimulus is present. Simply put, the sources of a behavior and learning are external (environmental), not internal (scientific psychological processes). Modern Behaviorist take
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JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN SCIENCE TEACHING VOL. 38, NO. 2, PP. 222 ± 259 (2001) Using a Metaphor for Learning to Improve Students' Metacognition in the Chemistry Classroom Gregory P. Thomas1 and Campbell J. McRobbie2 1 Department of Curriculum Studies, The University of Hong Kong, Pok Fu Lam Road, Hong Kong S.A.R., China 2 Centre for Mathematics and Science Education, Queensland University of Technology, Victoria Park Road, Brisbane, 4059, Australia Received 6 March 2000; accepted 31 August 2000
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Direct teaching Versus Concept Attainment Strategy Direct teaching - is a highly structured teaching strategy. It's used to build and consolidate student knowledge, understanding and skills. The teacher actively directs the students in learning activities and focuses on ensuring all students achieve and consolidate the learning objectives. Concept Attainment - A strategy allows the students to discover the essential attributes of a concept. It is an indirect instructional strategy that compels
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days Objectives/Competencies 1.1 Explain the benefits of information systems in the work environment. 1.2 Describe ethical issues related to information technology. 1.3 Use word processing tools to communicate business objectives. Required Learning Activities • Introduction to Information Systems, Ch. 1 • Introduction to Information Systems, Ch. 2 • Introduction to Information Systems, Ch. 3 • Word in Microsoft® Office
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Analyze fundamental principles of adult education including biological, physiological, socio-cultural, and cognitive factors that will have an impact on the diverse demographics of your adult learners. Malcolm Knowles pioneered the field of adult learning. He identified the following characteristics of adult learners: · Adults are autonomous and self-directed. · Adults have accumulated a foundation of life experiences and knowledge that may include work-related activities, family responsibilities
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promoted. These learners do not need to know how what they will learn will apply to their lives. Adults apply what they need to learn to their real lives. | 2. The learner’s self-concept. | Adults have a self-concept of being responsible for their own decisions for their own lives. When they arrive at that self-concept they end up developing a deep need to be seen and treated as capable of
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argues that the “banking concept” reinforces a lack of critical thinking and knowledge ownership of students which reinforces oppression. On the other hand, many teachers use this type of educational process to lead students to scholastic triumph. Numerous educators maintain this sort of concept, mainly because this is how they have achieved academic success. My own view is that the “banking concept” of education is detrimental to the reasoning of the pupil in study. This concept disallows the student
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The course Reading and Writing across the curriculum was expectedly an eye opener for me. As per usual with courses taught by Dr. Saul and Mrs. Rock, I expected to be involved in activities which showed the importance of reading and writing across all subject matter in the curriculum. My first thoughts of reading and writing were that it was linked exclusively to Language Arts but this course has shown the importance of reading and writing throughout the curriculum. The first topic that intrigued
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of Behavior What will the Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior section test? The Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior section asks you to solve problems by combining your knowledge of foundational concepts with your scientific inquiry and reasoning skills. This section tests your understanding of the ways psychological, social, and biological factors influence perceptions and reactions to the world; behavior and behavior change; what people think about
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development, articulation, implementation, and stewardship of a vision of learning that is shared and supported by the school community. The effective administrator: 1.1 Uses research about best professional practice. Cooperative Learning "Cooperative learning is the instructional use of small groups so that students work together to maximize their own and each other's learning." WHAT IS IT? Cooperative learning is a successful teaching strategy in which small teams, each with students
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