How the Motivation Factor Differs in Young Learners and Adults?

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Q.1 Based on your study of methodologies write 2 similarities and 2 differences between the following: 1. Montessori and Froebel:- Similarities:- 1. Both methods believed that learning is a natural process. 2. Both methods understood that during learning process proper prepared and maintained environment is necessary. Differences:- Montessori Froebel 1. Children are expected to use the material as teacher carefully demonstrated. The teacher observes and gently guides the child, but does not interfere with the child’s creativity. 2. Individual instruction given. Teachers guide whole-group instruction. 2. Reggio Emilia and Thematic Teaching (Integrated Curriculum):- Similarities:- 1. Both focus on social interaction, collaboration and parent involvement. 2. Both have constructivist approach. Differences:- Reggio Emilia Thematic Teaching 1. Instruction is not pre-planned, thematic, or trans-disciplinary. Instruction is planned and organized around themes. 2. An enriching environment based on the interests of the children through a self-guided curriculum. A powerful instructional method for integrating various concepts in curriculum by daily life examples and experiences. 3. Behaviorism and Cognitive theories:- Similarities:- 1. Use mechanism as a fundamental assumption. 2. Human action i.e. mental or physical is determined by physical laws. Differences:- Behaviorism Cognitive theories 1. Objectively observable learning through behavior. A mechanical process of learning. Brain-based learning. It is insight (intelligent search for solving a problem) that helps the children to learn. 2. Emphasized only on the change in the outward behavior through conditioning. Emphasized on the change in the way of thinking, belief, attitude, values and on the role of memory in storing and retrieving knowledge. 2. Write 4 points how the
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