Pedagogy

Are textbooks behind teachers’ steep learning curve in the classroom?

Kate Walsh details the findings of a new NCTQ study, Learning about Learning, which finds little evidence that scientific advancements can be found in the coursework, specifically in the textbooks that are required reading, taken by aspiring teachers. Sourced through Scoop.it from: www.brookings.edu Are textbooks behind teachers’ steep learning curve in the classroom? Teacher candidates …

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Learning Theory v5 – What are the established learning theories?

This Concept Map, created with IHMC CmapTools, has information related to: Learning Theory v5, Organisation Kolb, Psychology Vygotsky, Psychology Bloom, Piaget genetic epistemology, Psychology Skinner, Montessori constructivism, Dewey constructivism, radical constructivism Knowledge as mental representation: 1a. Knowledge is not passively received either through the senses or by way of communication; 1b. Knowledge is actively built …

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How Multiple Intelligence Theory Can Be Implemented in eLearning

n this article, I will talk about the different ways in which Multiple Intelligences Theory can be implemented in eLearning to help the learner effectively acquire, retain, and utilize the information being provided within the eLearning course. The Multiple Intelligences Theory was developed by Dr. Howard Gardner in 1983. Dr. Gardner, a noted psychologist and …

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Fact Sheet: Metacognitive Processes | Teaching Excellence in Adult Literacy (TEAL)

Fact Sheet: Metacognitive Processes Metacognition is one’s ability to use prior knowledge to plan a strategy for approaching a learning task, take necessary steps to problem solve, reflect on and evaluate results, and modify one’s approach as needed. It helps learners choose the right cognitive tool for the task and plays a critical role in …

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