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Q4:How does an understanding of the models of learning help you to teach and your students to learn?

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Q4:How does an understanding of the models of learning help you to teach and your students to learn?

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Knowing that students should be the center of learning process is vital to my lesson planning and teaching. I always remind myself that when I teach, focus on what the students are doing and how they are learning. The participation model of learning encourages students to learn by doing, review and apply.

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Active learning is designed to promote student engagement, it can show improvement in student learning. Also, active learning is an approach in which students positively participate in learning. Active learning is one part of the theory of constructivism, which helps students to integrate new material with what they already know. For example, science learning, The learner, through interaction and experimentation with the activities, would develop his understanding of himself and the world around him.

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Q1: How do you understand the term ‘learning’ and how people learn?

Learning is a process of acquiring not only new information, knowledge, behaviors, skills, but also attitudes and values through study and experience. It can take place in formal or informal settings, including but not limited to home, in the classroom, or in the workplace. Learning is an ongoing process that can occur throughout life consciously or unconsciously.

People learn through a variety of methods, such as through repetition, practice,  instruction, observation, experimentation, error, problem-solving, creative thinking, exploration and etc. Everyone learn in different ways, depending on their preferences and individual abilities. Additionally, each person has their own unique learning style, which can be influenced by factors such as motivation, age, environment and etc. Some prefer to learn through listening, writing and reading, while others may prefer to learn through visual aids and hands-on activities. Different learning styles may be more effective for different people. It is of vital importance that teachers to recognize these differences and create learning experiences that are tailored to each student’s individual needs.

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How to Keep Classroom Sleepers Awake - Week two

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How to Keep Classroom Sleepers Awake - Week two

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In the past two weeks, I discussed with my mentor how to overcome the problem of students sleeping in class. The core is that students participate in the class and students are the masters of the class. Students could be invited to recite quiz questions or stand up to answer questions. Mobilize the enthusiasm of students. After a week , I found that although the content of classroom teaching was less, the phenomenon of students sleeping in class decreased, and it also helped students start to speak English. If you have any good suggestions to help students reduce sleep in class, please provide suggestions

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Q1. How do you understand the term ‘learning’ and how people learn？

A better understanding of learning, for me, learning is to get in touch with new things and understand the definition of things. In the process of learning, you can better connect with the things in life and think about it. Through long-term learning, a more comprehensive understanding of the nature of things.

People learn by reading, earn by doing things manually At the same time, learning thinking is also very important. For different things, such as scientific learning, you can learn by manual operation

Q2: what's your learning style and why it does and doesn't matter?

My learning style will first understand the definition of learning objects. Because learning the definition can grasp the learning object more accurately. However, one-time learning is often not called learning, and requires secondary learning. You can learn how to apply it after learning, or learn more through more reading. You can learn to explain phenomena in your life.

Q4 how an understanding of the models of learning helps you to teach and your students to learn?

Acquisition learning can be made systematic by breaking it apart into progressive steps. In the teaching process, it can be arranged according to the learning ability of the students. At the same time, the teaching content can be broken down into multiple parts. Acquisition learning can form a learning environment. It makes sense to create an explicit setting for learning, such as a classroom, because it is more efficient

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4. How does an understanding of the models of learning help you to teach and your students to learn?

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4. How does an understanding of the models of learning help you to teach and your students to learn?

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The acquisition model and participation model are different kinds of learning ways. One is passive and the other is active. I think in my teaching practice, I should combine both models. In my maths class, I need students act as acquisition model, they absorb what I teach and make each class efficient. After class, I need them to fit the participation model. I lead them to find out what they are really interested in and try their best to do.

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3. Which learning theories have you referred to or will your refer during your teaching and learning? Why?

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3. Which learning theories have you referred to or will your refer during your teaching and learning? Why?

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I think I will refer to Behaviorism mostly, both during my teaching and learning. When I was a student, each time I didi my homework well, I was eager to get praise from my teacher. It was a kind of power to push me to a better way. And I was also afraid of criticism from others. Too much criticism makes my doubted myself. When I teach my students, I find behaviorism theory suits them. The students in my class are relatively young. They care about the comments from others, especially from teachers. Sometimes they care more about positive ones. And punishment, especially from parents, means a lot for them. They can do a better behavior in order to avoid criticism from parents.

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2. What’s your learning styles and why does or doesn’t matter?

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2. What’s your learning styles and why does or doesn’t matter?

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I think in general my learning style is repeating. Reading, writing, listening… whatever. Practicing is a good way to make better and it is really useful for me. I think the shortage of my learning style is that I need to put a lot of time in it.

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1. How do you understand the term “learning” and how people learn?

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1. How do you understand the term “learning” and how people learn?

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I think learning is a process of acquiring new knowledge, absorbing it and finally becoming a part of one’s own skills or understanding. Learning is never a purpose, and every should keep the view that “live and learn”. Different people have different ways of learning. And different ages also have their own ways to learn new things. I think there is no fixed way to learn. But repeating and thinking are two effective ways, in my opinion.

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Q3: Which learning theories have you referred to or will you refer to when teaching and learning? Why?

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Q3: Which learning theories have you referred to or will you refer to when teaching and learning? Why?

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I think behaviorism and cognitivism would work the best in my classroom for they apply to lower level/intro stage of learning.

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Q2: What is your learning style(s) and why does/doesn't it matter?

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Q2: What is your learning style(s) and why does/doesn't it matter?

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When I learn, I would use all learning styles to help me learn. It actually depends on what or when I learn. Like driving, I don't think anyone can learn how to drive merely by watching or listening to lectures. Even though visual learning style may be more commonly used, auditory style works best when I have other things to do or don't feel like using my eyes sometimes, such as listening to podcast or audio books. When I read books, I tend to take notes and write down some reflections myself. So I believe people combine different learning styles instead of focusing on one.

I think learning styles matter. They make an impact on how much I learn. Also I think they help me to challenge and develop different senses and neuron systems in my body, which again would make me a better learner.

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Learning is where someone understands something new and can replicate it on their own. For example, if you learned how to bake a cake, you can now do it on your own. If you cannot do it alone, you have not learned it yet. People may learn in different ways for different things. Academically learners may be reading, writing, visual or auditory, for example A Level Geography. For more practical tasks people may learn kinaesthetically or experientially, such as how to drive a car.

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Q1: How do you understand the term "learning" and how people learn?
Learning is a process of acquiring knowledge or skills through reading, listening to lectures, research, observation, understanding, exploration, experiment, practice and other means. It is a behavior mode that enables individuals to obtain continuous changes. People learn in different ways. Some people have very clear learning objectives. They often read and learn with questions in mind. They are very focused. They will often test themselves and reflect timely. Some are good at making connections between things. They will make connections between what they have learned or what they have experienced and the new knowledge to make it concrete. Some people do well in inductive learning. They are good at summarizing the characteristics and nature of things and grasping the spiritual essence of sentences and paragraphs. Then based on induction, they search for the same, similar and opposite knowledge and put them together for memorization and understanding, so as to achieve the learning effect of faster memory and understanding.
Q2：What’s your learning style(s) and why it does or doesn't matter?
My learning style is to learn by making connections. I like to transfer knowledge. I am good at using the old knowledge to establish the connection between the new knowledge and make the new knowledge more specific, so as to improve my learning efficiency and deepen my understanding and application of the new knowledge.

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Q1：How do you understand the term ‘learning’ and how people learn？
I believe that people learn in various ways. Some people are interested in what they are learning, so they will take the initiative to learn and look for learning platforms and learning materials, and their learning style is more suitable to be explained by humanistic and cognitivist learning theories; some people are not interested in a certain learning content at first, and they are forced to learn a certain content, and the motivation for learning is more This kind of learning is more explained by behaviorist learning theories; there are also some people who are motivated to learn by external forces at the beginning, and in the process of learning, they slowly feel the pleasure brought by the learning content or the sense of achievement brought by the external rewards, and are motivated to This can be explained by constructivist learning theory.
Q2：What’s your learning style(s) and why it does or doesn't matter?
My learning style is more out of my own interests and needs, exploring new worlds and combining my own cognition. Firstly, in life, out of my own interest, I will learn by doing in my own experience; secondly, in my own work, I will look for the platform and opportunity to learn out of my own career development.
Q3. Which learning theories have you referred to or will you refer to when teaching and learning? Why?
​Q4. How does an understanding of the models of learning help you to teach and your students to learn? ​
In my subject teaching, the learning theory I use more is constructivist learning theory, every time I come into contact with new students, I will first understand their mastery of the subject content and learn about their nearest developmental zone, and also teach the subject content step by step to provide students with a bridge between the old and new knowledge structures. For example, when we learn how to investigate the area of trapezoids, parallelograms and other plane figures, we first review the area of rectangles, then guide students to think about other plane figures can be transformed into rectangles through which way, the structure of parallelograms and rectangles, so that students master the method of investigating the area of plane figures at the same time, but also enrich the students' knowledge of area investigation, while this method of investigation The method also transfers to the investigation of the volume formula of the example figure, reshaping students' prior knowledge. I use behaviorist, humanist, and cognitivist theories in student management. First, I set good examples in the classroom and give praise and rewards (material and honorary rewards) for good behavior. At the same time I will also motivate students' internal drive from Maslow's needs perspective.

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KQ1 : What is your personal understanding of the term ‘learning’ and how people learn?

In my opinion, learning is a tool for thinking in systems. We can understand a lot of knowledge and skills by learning. And we also should memorize them in our brains for easy retrieve when required. A good learner is one who thinks about a problem in different ways, not just in one fixed way. So learning is a process that forces us to think systematically. What’s more, there are many kinds of effective methods about learning. For instance, people usually prepare before learning something, and try to understand it , then apply to practice , and transfer the outcomes when they encounter other environments.
What is Learning? | Center for Teaching & Learning (berkeley.edu)
KQ2 :Learning styles

Everyone's learning style may be different，for me, my preferred learning styles are visual learning, learning by sounds, learning by building logical relationships, and reflective learning.

In the early stages of starting to learn, I tend to prefer visual learning, carrying out observational learning by watching videos, pictures, and sharp color markers. Then I often like to discuss with others through the problems I find in learning, listening to others' insights and developing my own thinking. Establishing connections of knowledge, thinking about the inherent logical relationships, building my own knowledge structure, and then applying it. Finally, I often reflect and review my learning from time to time.

I think a good learning style is very important for learners, it helps us to find the right pace for our learning, so that we can learn and internalize our knowledge efficiently. A good learning style will continue to strengthen our own learning ability and interest in learning, and gain more satisfaction, thus achieving lifelong learning.
4 Types of Learning Styles: How Do Students Learn Best? - Bay Atlantic University - Washington, D.C. (bau.edu)
KQ3:Theories
In my case, I often use a blend of the four theories.

I am using learning theories to get students to take repetitive actions, verbal reinforcement and motivational systems. It facilitates the establishment of rules, especially for behavior management.I also connect concepts and relate them to real-world examples, allowing students to freely discuss and solve problems.Examples of constructivism in the classroom include problem-based learning, research projects, and group work.
15-Learning-Theories-in-Education-A-Complete-Summary-PDF.pdf (teacherofsci.com)

KQ4：
Studying and understanding various learning theories and models is very important to my teaching and to my students' learning. When I recognize the diversity of learning models, it enriches my own teaching models and methods, allowing me to interact more closely with my students and not be limited to the time and space of the classroom. Students are often most interested when I propose new teaching methods, and they participate more seriously in class discussions and investigations. Constructivist learning theory, for example, has helped me to develop inquiry-based instruction by involving students in their own projects, collaborating in small groups, and making presentations. I can also assign them different group roles to exercise different aspects of each student's inquiry skills, which leads to improved thinking, research, collaboration, and social skills.

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Before we dive into understanding the relevant science behind the learning process, let's ground ourselves in a definition of learning that is drawn from research.

Learning is a process that:

1. is active - process of engaging and manipulating objects, experiences, and conversations in order to build mental models of the world (Dewey, 1938; Piaget, 1964; Vygotsky, 1986). Learners build knowledge as they explore the world around them, observe and interact with phenomena, converse and engage with others, and make connections between new ideas and prior understandings.

2. builds on prior knowledge - and involves enriching, building on, and changing existing understanding, where "one's knowledge base is a scaffold that supports the construction of all future learning" (Alexander, 1996, p. 89).

3. occurs in a complex social environment - and thus should not be limited to being examined or perceived as something that happens on an individual level. Instead, it is necessary to think of learning as a social activity involving people, the things they use, the words they speak, the cultural context they're in, and the actions they take (Bransford, et al., 2006; Rogoff, 1998), and that knowledge is built by members in the activity (Scardamalia & Bereiter, 2006).

4. is situated in an authentic context - provides learners with the opportunity to engage with specific ideas and concepts on a need-to-know or want-to-know basis (Greeno, 2006; Kolodner, 2006).

5. requires learners' motivation and cognitive engagement to be sustained when learning complex ideas, because considerable mental effort and persistence are necessary.

The conditions for inputs to learning are clear, but the process is incomplete without making sense of what outputs constitute learning has taken place. At the core, learning is a process that results in a change in knowledge or behavior as a result of experience. Understanding what it takes to get that knowledge in and out (or promote behavioral change of a specific kind) can help optimize learning.

* content on this page is drawn from the Lawrence Hall of Science/UC Berkeley NSF-WIDER Grant: Faculty Learning Program

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Before we dive into understanding the relevant science behind the learning process, let's ground ourselves in a definition of learning that is drawn from research. Learning is a process that: is active - process of engaging and manipulating objects, experiences, and conversations in order to build mental models of the world (Dewey, 1938; Piaget, 1964; Vygotsky, 1986).

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Translanguaging is an extremely useful tool for teaching students and improving their learning of subjects. Students who can acces their native tongue are more LIKELY TO REMEMBER KEY THEORIES IN THE TARGET SUBJECT BUT ALSO MORE LIKELY TO RETAIN and use the English vocabulary that was learnt as it is associated with embedded schemas surrounding the subject and quicker in being accessed. This has numerous links and articles covering the subject.

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Q1: How do you understand the term "learning" and how people learn?
To better understand the term, I would like to compare human learning to machine learning in three ways.
The first one is about learning strategies. While machines are automatically equipped with a wide variety of algorithms and methods, human beings look for the best strategies to learn and the process often takes time.
Second, the role of memory differs. When a machine learns something, it will be stored in the system permanently unless it breaks down. However, our memory fades, which means that we need repetitive practice, various techniques, and/or specific stimulus to promote learning.
Third, socioemotional factors matter in human learning. If we are interested in something, whether it's external or internal motivation, it helps us to learn faster and better. If not, it's hard for us to truly achieve learning.

Everyone learns in different ways. We can learn independently without someone's instruction. We can also learn under guidance. We learn individually or in groups. We learn in imaginary or real contexts. As time goes by, people adjust the way they learn accordingly. I believe whether we are at basic or more advanced stages, we need to pay attention to the strategies and/or contexts to facilitate our learning.

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What is learning and how do people learn?
People learn in different ways. You can apply a growth mindset approach and assume students haven't got it... yet. Most skills or knowledge can be learned but it might take some people much longer to gain mastery. People's intelligence or ability to learn is not fixed and with the right approaches most things can be mastered if pitched at the right level, alongside appropriate scaffolding and a clear end point of the learning process. My personal view is a teacher's role is to adapt their teaching to the needs of the learner or to meet the learners needs and create opportunities for the learning to take place. Teaching does not always equal Learning.
Learning could be defined as long term retention of knowledge, ability to use skills in a new context or taking multiple ideas and combining them for a new and creative application.
The course book is NOT the curriculum and should make up one resource within a range of materials to allow students to access and understand the key points the teacher has focused on as key to mastering that topic/unit/subject.
Learning styles
There might be 3,4 or 7 depending on who you ask. I believe these change and have cross over depending on the task. I might prefer to watch (visual) a demo on cooking, but might prefer to try out (kinesthetic) writing a text to master a new writing style or genre. Learning preference might be a better expression. Learners can be exposed to a variety of styles. Most well planned classes can involve elements of all styles/preferences to suit and provide opportunities for learners.
Learning Theories
https://www.learning-theories.com/
Again depends on the aims- overall I would put engagement as a key strategy across all learning theories- engaged by content, task or product or process- these might be games/videos & discussion/group work/pairwork/projects/presentations/making review notes/interesting texts/variety of tasks within the class/week/unit.
My teaching
My opinion is the best approach is to experiment and keep adapting to the needs of your learners. Some learners will embrace inquiry based learning, some learners believe the teacher should talk them through every step and stage of the process- there is no right/wrong answer. Knowing your students likes, interests and current levels helps to guide the teacher to the types of strategies that will work with a specific class/year group/individual learner. Groups working on different topics and tasks under one umbrella theme/class topic allows for many of the styles/needs/theories to be covered and applied.

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https://youtu.be/y3fm6wNzK70

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This is a very interesting deconstruction of some misconceptions from learning theories that are not supported by clinical science nor educational observations.

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Michelle Thompson shares​ the stories, history, and research around the constructivist educational philosophy. It is a hands-on​, learner-focused​ approached that makes education fun again while helping people of all ages gain real understanding.​ MA in Education, Instructional Leadership from Argosy University; Certificate in Montessori Theory from Montessori Centre International in London, England; BA in Elementary Education and Business from Bethel University.

Michelle Lee Thompson has 20 years of experience as the Executive Director and Dean of Hand in Hand Christian Montessori and is currently an adjunct faculty member for Bethany Global University and Sarasota University. She also served for 25 years as the co-owner and teacher at Kinderstudio of Musik. Most recently, she completed an AMI Certificate in Montessori for Aging and Dementia and co-founded Nonna's of Wayzata, an Intergenerational Christian Montessori Day program for infants, toddlers, and elders. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community.

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Education Reimagined Through Constructivism | Michelle Thompson | TEDxBethanyGlobalUniversity