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This document outlines a lesson plan for students in upper elementary grades to research the 13 original colonies. It involves having students: 1) Draw a colony randomly to research and map what they need to know. 2) Collect and organize information from various sources into a Google Doc. 3) Create a multimedia project presenting what they learned about their colony and cite their sources. The goal is for students to learn both how to conduct research and also learn factual information about each colony.

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This document summarizes Donna Greene and Stella Baker's presentation on using a flipped classroom model to enhance critical thinking skills in adult learners. They discuss challenges with traditional lecture-based teaching not developing these skills. Their flipped model has students learn content at home through online resources like a LibGuide created by the college's librarian. This frees up class time for active learning exercises focusing on application, analysis and evaluation. By drawing on adult learning theory emphasizing self-directed learning from experience, the model helps develop the critical thinking needed to apply course lessons.

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Jerome Bruner developed the discovery learning theory, which posits that learning is an active process where learners construct new ideas based upon their experiences and interactions. Bruner proposed three stages of learning - enactive, iconic, and symbolic. Learners also organize information into categories to aid recall. While criticized as slow, discovery learning challenges traditional pedagogy by emphasizing failure and learner-driven exploration over rote memorization. Current trends incorporate constructivist models like the 5E approach to engage learners at all ages.

Heutogogy introduction in Education.pptx

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Heutagogy is a self-determined approach to learning that focuses on learner autonomy and development of learner capabilities. Key aspects of heutagogy include double-loop learning, learner-defined activities and assessment, and development of reflection and self-determination skills. The documents discuss applying heutagogy principles in formal education, workplace learning, community education, and lifelong learning through emphasizing learner agency, capability development, and negotiation.

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This document summarizes Donna Greene's presentation on using a flipped classroom model to enhance critical thinking skills in adult learners. Greene discusses challenges with traditional lecture-based teaching not developing critical thinking. She explored adult learning theory showing adults learn best through self-directed, hands-on experiences. Greene implemented a flipped classroom where students reviewed course content at home and spent class time applying knowledge through activities and discussions. She collaborated with the librarian Stella Baker to create online research guides helping students develop skills to independently find and evaluate scholarly sources. Greene believes this flipped model aligns better with how adults learn compared to traditional lecture-based teaching.

Humanist approaches to education website version

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This document discusses humanist approaches to education and learning. Some key points: - Humanism emphasizes studying the whole person and their uniqueness. It focuses on inner feelings and self-concept. - Rogers believed in supportive learning environments where teachers work with students to achieve agreed goals so students love learning. - Knowles proposed 6 principles of adult learning: need/reason for learning, self-concept, experience, readiness, problem-solving, and motivation. - Humanism values learner autonomy, experience, problem-solving and intrinsic motivation over rote learning and external rewards. It aims to understand individuals and facilitate active, self-directed learning.

Engaging Learners through Active Instruction and Assessment

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This document summarizes a presentation on engaging learners through active instruction and assessment. The presentation aims to help instructors create a welcoming environment, use interactive exercises, and empower students. It provides tips for instructors such as making early contact with students, using validating language, displaying vulnerability, giving feedback, and providing opportunities for student engagement through techniques like think-pair-share activities. The presentation emphasizes building rapport, challenging students appropriately, and demonstrating the value of course content to motivate learning.

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Constructivism

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This document summarizes key aspects of constructivism as a learning theory. According to constructivism, students learn through their own experiences and use critical thinking skills, while teachers guide students and help steer them in the right direction. Key contributors to constructivism included Jean Piaget, John Dewey, Jerome Bruner, and Lev Vygotsky. Constructivism has implications for both students, who take a more active role in their learning, and teachers, who act as facilitators rather than just instructors.

Inquiry processmodels

This document provides an overview of various inquiry and information process models that can be used to guide student research. It describes models such as the Big6, Carol Kuhlthau's Information Search Process, and the Savvy Seven Research Model. Each model breaks the research process down into steps or stages to help students comprehend the task and strategies needed. The document emphasizes that the models are flexible and iterative - students may need to move back and forth between steps as new questions or understandings emerge during research. An effective model provides a common language and scaffolding for students while allowing for recursion as understanding develops.

Inquiry Process Models

Alhazova adult learning_teaching

Irina K

This document discusses adult learning and teaching. It begins by explaining why adult learning has become topical due to economic and career changes that require new knowledge and skills. It then contrasts andragogy, the study of adult learning, with pedagogy. Key aspects of adult learning are outlined, including that adults are self-directed, draw on life experiences, are problem-centered and motivated by internal factors. Challenges of adult learning like lack of time and balancing work/family are addressed. The conclusion emphasizes that adult teaching should be student-centered, interactive, skill-focused and provide a safe learning environment.

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The document discusses the use of ePortfolios and reflective storytelling to support deep learning. It describes how ePortfolios can help students develop an understanding of themselves as lifelong learners by supporting metacognition, reflection on experiences, and goal setting. Reflective storytelling through digital storytelling and writing is presented as a key component of ePortfolios, as it allows students to construct meaning from their learning experiences and showcase their growth over time. Implementing ePortfolios requires considering their purpose, appropriate tools, and ensuring the process supports reflection and identity development.

Theories of learning

Arneyo

This document outlines several major theories of learning psychology: 1. Behaviorism focuses on observable behaviors and uses principles like classical and operant conditioning. 2. Cognitivism views learning as processing and storing symbols in the mind. Approaches include discovery learning and meaningful verbal learning. 3. Social learning theory emphasizes imitation and observational learning from models. 4. Social constructivism sees knowledge as constructed through social experiences and dialogue. 5. Multiple intelligences proposes eight distinct intelligences like linguistic and spatial that should be developed. 6. Brain-based learning is informed by neuroscience and focuses on principles like patterning and emotions in learning.

Separating Fact from Fiction: Today's Learners, What Do They Really Want (and...

David Blake

This document discusses trends in how today's learners want to learn and implications for training departments. It summarizes that modern learners want flexibility in when and how they learn, and to learn from peers as much as experts. They are taking control of their own development. However, the common myth that attention spans are shrinking is debunked by research showing how the brain prefers micro-learning in small chunks. New trends of personalization and transparency are discussed in relation to personalized learning experiences and greater knowledge sharing. Training departments need to facilitate growth mindsets, teach learning skills, and support continuous learning through informal experiences and social learning. The workplace must recognize that learning happens naturally through work.

Adult Learning Principles Cycle

Sheila Asato

This document discusses key principles of adult learning known as andragogy. Andragogy focuses on self-directed learning and views the teacher as a facilitator rather than presenter. Adults are motivated internally and learn best when new information is relevant, participatory, builds on experience, and allows for self-directed learning. Adults retain information best through active, hands-on participation including hearing, seeing, and doing new skills.

Metacognition

Sidra cheema

Metacognition refers to thinking about one's own thinking. It involves monitoring one's understanding and deciding when more learning is needed. Developing metacognitive skills allows students to gain confidence and independence as learners. There are three critical steps to teaching metacognition: teaching students that their ability to learn is changeable, teaching planning and goal-setting, and providing opportunities to practice self-monitoring. Effective strategies to develop metacognition in students include having them monitor their own learning, learn study strategies, make predictions, and relate ideas to prior knowledge.

Adult learning

NIHARIBALA NAYAK

This document discusses adult learning principles and how they differ from child learning. It defines learning as a relatively permanent change in behavior resulting from experience. Adults are internally motivated to learn, draw from life experiences, and want learning to be problem-centered and relevant. The six principles of adult learning are that adults need to know why they are learning, enjoy self-direction, draw from life experiences, are ready to learn practical skills, are problem-centered, and motivated intrinsically. Effective adult educators respect experience, create a collaborative environment, and facilitate self-directed learning.

adult teaching methods and Av techniques ch 1&2.ppt

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BFS webinar: Helping seniors learn

The webinar discussed engaging seniors in technology. It provided tips for different levels of senior engagement across various settings like aged care homes, libraries, and community centers. The presenter discussed enticing reluctant learners and using non-computer activities like games. Tips were given for making learning easier like limiting information, including repetition, and ensuring a comfortable learning environment. Participants shared their experiences finding seniors prefer one-on-one training and iPads. The webinar aimed to provide resources for helping seniors learn technology.

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Internet use can help reduce depression in seniors by over 30% according to new research. Staying connected to social networks through communicating online helps ward off feelings of loneliness and isolation that can contribute to depression. Using the Internet allows seniors to enhance social support and engagement in a way that provides mental stimulation and improves quality of life. Activities discussed that seniors engage in online include social media, video chatting, online games, news, exercise programs, reminiscing about the past, and more.

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