Constructive feedback is a way to increase self-awareness, offers options and encourages the learners development, this is a very important part of the teachers role and must be given with tact and encouragement to progress the learner. Constructive feedback does not mean giving positive feedback only. Negative feedback, if given skilfully, can be very important and useful. Destructive feedback is negative feedback which is given in an unskilled way. It can leave the participant feeling bad with seemingly no way forward.
Michael Lindsay‘s article “Evangelicalism Rebounds in Academia” explores the growing importance of evangelicalism in post secondary institutions. Lindsay suggests that diversifying college campuses by increasing the evangelical population leads to a more profound understanding in campuses. By providing hard evidence and alluding to renowned literature Lindsey successfully educates the reader in the evangelical movement and its benefits to society. Michael Lindsay is a well educated evangelical who is the assistant professor of sociology and assistant director of the Center on Race, Religion and Urban Life at Rice University in Houston. He has published three books and written many articles for well-known magazines and newspapers.
(Kolb, 1984:41) states that ‘in the figurative aspects, perception and imagination correspond roughly to the apprehension process, and mental imaginary corresponds to the comprehension process. People are not all alike and so how they see the world in a way that makes the most sense to us as individuals. This is called perception, our perceptions shape what we believe, how we make decisions, and how we define what’s important. Our individual perception also determines our natural learning strengths, or learning style. Each individual has his or her own unique learning strengths and weaknesses.
Language empower or limit the expression of our thoughts which is essential in critical thinking specially in persuasion. Leaders are distingush from followers by the use of proper language of persuasion and critical thinking process. Language is an important learned tool use in human society. The human being from childhood, to adolescence, and to adulthood, develops the capacity of language from family values, traditions, customs, beliefs, and environment. Through learned language from childhood, to adolescence, and to adulthood that the human being expresses feelings, thoughts, wants, and needs.
Explain why it is important to identify and meet individual needs Meeting the Needs of all Learners Student Diversity Aptitude Achievement Interest Motivation Needs Ability Learning and differentiation When planning to introduce an individualised approach to learning, as in personalised learning, teachers need to be aware of the ways in which learners prefer to learn. It has become common practice to identify preferred ways of learning during course induction. While this is clearly good practice, it is only the beginning of the process, not the end. As there is a range of CPD, while teachers may be well versed in theories of learning, what is not happening, in many cases, is the translation of theory into practice in the form of
'Questioning enables teachers to check learners' understanding. It also benefits learners as it encourages enitgagement and focuses their thinking on key concepts and ideas.' (Kyriacou 1995 in Desforges 1995, pg. 126) I am of the opinion that the idea children should work in mixed ability groups is not always a viable option. I feel it is important to take into account the personalities of the children, as learning may be inhibited if one child is particularly domineering or intimidating.
Distance learning creates unique challenges. Understanding one’s own intelligence type enables the student to create study plans that will best suit individual needs. In addition understanding intelligence types allows a student to recognize weakness in other areas, and formulate a plan for increasing ability in those types. The same can be said for personality types. Identifying what type of personality is present enables students develop study plans that are best suited for success.
Vygotsky's theories are constantly compared to that of Piaget's because they are both considered to be constructivists in the field of cognitive development. While there are many differences in their theories in the field of cognitive development, there are some similarities among the way they both, Piaget and Vygotsky, view the nature, or development, of human intelligence. For example, they both believe that students learn by fitting new information together with the information that they already know. They also believe that learning is affected by the context in which an idea is taught, as well as by beliefs and attitudes because the boundaries of cognitive growth are established by societal influences. They also agree that children's speech is an important part of their cognitive development and that it occurs in distinct stages.
Retrieved October 25, 2010, from http://www.ncsl.org This website shows how important it is for American high schools to prepare their students for college, in order for America to compete in this 21st century knowledge-based world. The National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) provides a number of statistics pertaining to high school graduation and drop out rates. The NCSL also gives a few specific solutions designed to improve high schools throughout the country. Pulliam, J.D. and Van Patten, J.J. (2007).
Analyse different ways in which you would establish ground rules with learners, which underpin behavior and respect others. Ground rules are set of rules which are set to govern the interactions and expected behaviors of learners in order to promote an effective learning environment. The different ways to establish ground rule are:- • Tutor setting ground rules where learners are given a list of set rules which are not discussed but they are to be adhered to. This approach is restrictive and tutor runs the risk of having to constantly spend time reinforcing them. • Learners setting ground rules which are less restrictive, more inclusive and more likely to be successful as it allow learners to take ownership and they are more likely to keep them.