An active learner is one who understands new information by doing something with it, and they strive to take a greater responsibility for their own learning, and they take advantage of extra credit opportunities. This fits my learning style very much so. When I am learning something I take what I learn and apply to my homework in that specific subject or use it in other subjects. Also I take responsibility for my own learning by going to get help on what I do not understand, and I always jump at the extra credit when it is available. An intuitive learner is one who prefers to take information in an abstract form such as ideas, images or ideas.
A reflective assignment based around teaching theories learnt in TS1111 Throughout the first terms module work, there have been many new theories introduced and all of which have played a vital part in the success and development of my teaching, both professionally and personally. All of these teaching theories have given me the confidence to improve not just in a classroom situation but also in the planning and preparation of teaching. As a young teacher, who has recently just finished university the transformation from student to teacher has been a huge and sometimes daunting step. The task of being able to present information to students has caused some concern as had managing a classroom of 20 plus teenagers, therefore the confidence and new information received form this course has proved vital in the success of teaching. There have been many different theories that have helped in a classroom environment.
The middle school students increased their abilities to locate main ideas when challenged with exercises in the lesson cycle. The lesson cycle was effective because it gave students practice with text structures, signal words, and graphic organizers (Montelongo, Herter, Ansaldo, & Hatter, 2010). The students also confirmed their comprehension through the correct rewriting of the given text. The authors conclude the study by acknowledging that further study is needed in order to evaluate the quality of expository writing and its effectiveness on comprehension. They further recognize that this study was limited to the specific use of main idea placement in either the first or last
Final Reflection Jerrel Cummings EXP 105 Ashford University Professor Larimore Final Reflection There was a lot of great information that I learned during this class. There was a great deal of information that I learned in regards to learning Patterns and what it means to learn. This course opened my eyes to aspects of learning that I had previously never given thought to. The process of learning is more complex than just retaining information that is received. The concept of learning is more complex than one would think.
Study Session #3 Learning Reports __________________________________ What is the most valuable concept learned in this study session: For me it had to be the need for me to allow more freedom to my students. I often try to create an environment full of fun, companionship with friends and have achievement but freedom is sometimes lacking thus quality is lacking. Why do you feel it is most valuable to you? I have been trained and have developed habits of wanting students to look to me for directives (i.e. going to the bathroom, sharpening a pencil, getting out of their seats, etc.).
Tardy students also tend to ask questions that have already been answered. They need individual “catching up” later on, when the teacher should be helping other students with the next task. This delays class even more. Therefore, it is important to be on time. It is also important to have an unambiguous, reasonable start time for class.
If I mislead someone because I did not communicate with him or her in the proper way will cause a problem. In chapter three of our textbook gives us a list of ways to improve our communication skills. One way to improve your communication skills was to first to work on your self-awareness. I have always been one to look at the things and the world around me with an open mind. I am look forward to learning more about communication skills in this class.
As I sit and think about it I recall learning more by experience. School for me set the foundation to learn, but I learned the most by making mistakes and seeing things for myself. Life is the biggest factor of learning in my opinion. Some may think school or their career teaches them more. But life lessons are the best and factor into your future lessons.
Different people prefer different styles of learning. I think both learning by myself and learning with a teacher could be helpful. Learning with a teacher can prevent one from being confused and increase the rate and speed of learning. Another important point is that for practical subjects you have to have a teacher. On the other hand, sometimes I would rather learning on my own.
Sometimes I try to switch it up to reading and watching, but I always seem to fail at that. So now I go hands on as often as possible and work with physical objects or any activity. A good example of learning through this style is in order for me to learn a new a new item or any new equipment that I have to learn, I pretty much play around with the item until I know that I am ok with it or I have full knowledge of how it works or how to work it. I might apply my own learning style to study through this course and the program. I think it will be better for me so that I won’t get confused by switching to a different learning style.