Just like diets, learning styles, teaching styles, media, advice, etc. the best results are always found from using a little from everything. There is no ONE CURE ALL remedy or answer for any problem. The idea that how we all learn could only point to one theory is ridiculous! Prior to reading these I probably would have felt like I had to pick a learning theory, but I agree with Kerr (2007) that each learning theory offers something useful for particular situations. Also, Kapp (2007) states that learning is "multi-layered and multi-faceted" and correlate to Bloom's Taxonomy. If we want to produce critical thinkers and creative problem solvers we have to "cherry pick" (Kerr, 2007) from the different learning theories.
Kerr, B. (2007, January 1). _isms as filter, not blinker [Web log post]. Retrieved from http://billkerr2.blogspot.com/2007/01/isms-as-filter-not-blinker.html
Kapp, K. (2007, January 2). Out and about: Discussion on educational schools of thought [Web log post]. Retrieved from http://www.kaplaneduneering.com/kappnotes/index.php/2007/01/out-and-about-discussion-on-educational/
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Sunday, September 16, 2012
Module 1 Assignment
What are your beliefs about how people learn best? What is the purpose of learning theory in educational technology?
It is said that people learn best by doing. Although, I do believe that to be true I tend to do my best learning by seeing how others have completed the task. For example, after reading the resources and how other classmates have answered this question I have now formulated my thoughts and personal opinions and am able to answer in my own way. I try to allow my students to discover the learning based on their past experiences/background knowledge and leave an opening where the new learning makes complete sense. Through this method, the students hear each others' responses of what they think I am presenting and/or how they have experienced the topic.
As an educator, we are obligated to our students to develop new learning under many different learning styles and approaches. We must have a repertoire of resources available to combat all of the learning theories presented.
I posted to the following blogs:
It is said that people learn best by doing. Although, I do believe that to be true I tend to do my best learning by seeing how others have completed the task. For example, after reading the resources and how other classmates have answered this question I have now formulated my thoughts and personal opinions and am able to answer in my own way. I try to allow my students to discover the learning based on their past experiences/background knowledge and leave an opening where the new learning makes complete sense. Through this method, the students hear each others' responses of what they think I am presenting and/or how they have experienced the topic.
As an educator, we are obligated to our students to develop new learning under many different learning styles and approaches. We must have a repertoire of resources available to combat all of the learning theories presented.
I posted to the following blogs:
Saturday, September 8, 2012
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