Learning styles and learning theory. The term "learning style" refers to an individual's preferred method for approaching learning and gaining knowledge. As a workplace educator, it is important to have some understanding of different learning styles in order to afford students a variety of ways to learn and acquire information.By considering a student"s learning style, you can make the most of your opportunities to share your knowledge and experience, and can adapt learning situations to best match the preferences or strengths of the student. Individuals have a range of strengths and preferences for how they receive and interpret information and usually no-one person has one exclusive style or preference. Research has explored the impact of individual learning styles recognising that people may vary in their response to learning opportunities and how they learn (Kolb, 1984; Honey & Mumford, 1992).
Many models and theories have been proposed to better understand the process and dynamics of learning. Back to top. Learning Theory. Teaching Methods ... How Should We Teach? Here is the position of the different theories with regards to teaching methods. In addition to the text here, a summary of the theorists' views on teaching methods is available as a PowerPoint file or as a pdf. Click on either to download. Ausubel The key variable influencing learning is what the learner already knows, i.e., the content and organization of the cognitive structure.
For Ausubel, learning is a highly internal process, for it is within the cognitive structure where the learner stores, categorizes, and makes meaningful connections among newly learned concepts. The primary role of the teacher is to present the content to be learned in such a way that it is meaningful for the students. With regard to the role of the student, Ausubel favors reception learning over such student-centered approaches as discovery learning. Bandura would make appropriate use of models during instruction. Skinner B.F. Learning Theories. One of the key issues to look at when examining any Learning Theory is Transfer of Learning. Indeed, this is such an important idea, that it is a field of research in its own right. Researchers and practitioners in this field work to understand how to increase transfer of learning -- how to teach for transfer. Introduction Constructivism Situated Learning Transfer of Learning General Learning Theory References Top of Page Introduction The intent of this Website is to help support the work of IT in education materials and users of such materials.
There are many additional different learning theories related to use of IT in education include: Anchored Instruction (John Bransford). Funderstanding: About Learning [Online]. Funderstanding: About Learning. Constructivism The following definition is quoted from the Website: psparks/theorists/501const.htm. References on Constructivism College of Education, University of Denver, Constructivism Site [Online].
Learning Theories & Theorists. Many Learning Theories have been developed over a long period of time, though a majority of those now in use have arisen in the last century or so. These theories apply to many different levels of educational learning. Several theories and theorists stand out among this group, many for quite different reasons. Not all theories or theorists are covered on this page. This page covers major theorists and their theories. Information includes biographies, information, further sources and an increasing number of videos.
For information on Learning & Teaching Styles, related methods and further information, go to this page. Bandura, Albert Bandura and his Social Cognitive Theory. Albert BanduraText presentation on the man and his theories. Bloom’s Taxonomy Benjamin BloomThe man and his works. Constructivism Constructivism and the Five E’sBrief rundown then goes to seven E’s. De Bono, Edward Edward De Bono and lateral & creative thinking. Critical Thinking ResourcesTertiary level. Dewey, John Anthony F. Online Courses via AIMQ Online - eLearning from the Australian Institute of Management. Business Process Management Training. Our training empowers you with the disciplines and methodologies you need to transform your organization into an agile enterprise. You have the flexibility to take training at a face-to-face event , select an on-demand course, attend live online , bring training to your location with in-house training . Take a single course to enhance your skills, become a member for discounts on training and events, earn your Certificate of Training or certify your knowledge by becoming a CBPMP SM with our BPM Certification .
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