READINGS ON FACILITATING LEARNINGCompiled by: Lizamarie Campoamor-Olegario

Note: I intentionally got many materials from the internet so that students could read further

Understanding Learning and Knowledge AcquisitionDefining LearningLearning – a complex process which produces a relatively permanent change in the behavior of an individual brought about by his interaction with the environment

Learning Methods1. informal learning 2. formal learning 3. non-formal learning

Different Metaphors and Theories of Learning

Four orientations to learning (after Merriam and Caffarella 1991: 138)

Aspect Behaviourist Cognitivist Humanist Social & Situational

Learning theorists Thorndike, Pavlov, Watson, Guthrie, Hull, Tolman, Skinner

Koffka, Kohler, Lewin, Piaget, Ausubel, Bruner, Gagne

Maslow, Rogers Bandura, Lave and Wenger, Salomon

View of the learning process

Change in behaviour Internal mental process (including insight, information processing, memory, perception

A personal act to fulfil potential.

Interaction /observation in social contexts. Movement from the periphery to the centre of a community of practice

Locus of learning Stimuli in external environment

Internal cognitive structuring

Affective and cognitive needs

Learning is in relationship between people and environment.

Purpose in education

Produce behavioural change in desired direction

Develop capacity and skills to learn better

Become self-actualized, autonomous

Full participation in communities of practice and utilization of resources

Educator's role Arranges environment to elicit desired response

Structures content of learning activity

Facilitates development of the whole person

Works to establish communities of practice in which conversation and participation can occur.

Manifestations in adult learning

Behavioural objectives

Competency -based education

Skill development and training

Cognitive development

Intelligence, learning and memory as function of age

Learning how to learn

Andragogy

Self-directed learning

Socialization

Social participation

Associationalism

Conversation

 

Retrieved from: http://www.infed.org/biblio/b-learn.htm

Behaviorism - focuses on the observable aspects of the environment instead of on mental or cognitive processesBehaviorism Assumptions 1. All species of animals learn in similar / equal ways with the same guiding principles2. Typically learning is described as a stimulus and response relationship, S = R. 3. Internal process should be excluded from the study of learning.4. Learning is evidenced by a behavior change5. Organisms are blank slates at birth6. Learning is a result of environmental events. A person’s environment determines behavior. People have no free will

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7. Two main types of Learning• Classical conditioning: addresses learning of involuntary responses• Operant conditioning: addresses learning of voluntary responses.

8. Learners are passive

Application of Behaviorism to Instruction1. Teaching that is behaviorist in nature is often referred to as

Direct teaching Explicit teaching Expository teaching Teacher-led instruction

2. Phases in a Behaviorist Lesson Orientation: overview, explains why, etc. Presentation: explain how to, steps, demonstrate how to.

Presented in very small steps with mastery of each step the goal Numerous examples with teacher demonstrating correct responses When difficulty is encountered, additional explanations and examples given. Constant evaluation of ALL students understanding.

Practice phase Structured practice: whole class led through each step of the problem with teacher leading and checking

for everyone’s understanding. Guided practice: students work on a few examples alone at their desks. Teacher circulates and

monitors, providing corrective feedback and reinforcement Independent practice: students given a few examples just like what had been learned to practice alone.

Feedback is not necessarily immediate (i.e. next day).References: Ormrod, J.E. (1999). Human learning (3rd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice-Hall; Paris, N.A. Kennesaw State University- M.Ed in Ad Ed program, http://www.personal.psu.edu/wlm103/insys581/behav/assum.html

Cognitivism – discusses the nature of knowledge, the value of reason, and the contents of the mind Goals of Cognitive Education: 1. Help students process information in meaningful ways so that they can become independent learners.2. Teach less able learners to use appropriate learning strategies to become more successful in the classroom.3. Identify how the information processing system influences learning.4. Plan and implement lessons based on declarative and procedural learning tasks.

General educational implications of cognitive theories1. Cognitive processes influence learning. 2. Learning difficulties often indicate ineffective or inappropriate cognitive processes, especially for children with learning

disabilities, who tend to process information less effectively. Therefore, teachers need to be aware that all students are trying to learn something, as well as what they are trying to learn.

3. As children grow, they become capable of increasingly more sophisticated thought. 4. People organize the things they learn. Therefore, teachers can facilitate students' learning by presenting information

in an organized manner. This organization should reflect students' previous knowledge and show how one thing relates to the other (i.e., helping students understand and make connections).

5. New information is most easily acquired when people can associate it with things they have already learned. Teachers should then show how new ideas relate to previous learning.

6. People control their own learning. Ultimately students, not their teachers, determine what things will be learned and how they will be learned.

References: Ormrod, J.E. (1999). Human learning (3rd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice-Hall

Learning Cycle (Atkin & Karplus, 1962) - provides the active learning experiences recommended by the National Science Education Standards (National Research Council, 1996)

A constructivist perspective assumes students must be actively involved in their learning and concepts are not transmitted from teacher to student but constructed by the student.

The learning cycle used in these lesson plans follows Bybee's (1997) five steps of Engagement, Exploration, Explanation, Elaboration, and Evaluation.

Humanism - teachers are concerned with making learning more responsive to the AFFECTIVE needs of their students. Affective needs are those related directly to the student's emotions, feelings, values, and attitudes.

Major Goals of Humanistic Education:

1. Accepting the learner's needs and purposes and creating educational experiences and programs for the development of the learner's unique potential.

2. Facilitating the learner's self-actualization and feelings of personal adequacy.3. Fostering the acquisition of basic skills and competencies (e.g., academic, personal, interpersonal, communicative,

and economic) for living in a multicultural society.4. Personalizing educational decisions and practices.

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5. Recognizing the importance of human feelings, values, and perceptions in the educational process.6. Developing a learning climate that is challenging, understanding, supportive, exciting, and free from threat.7. Developing in learners a genuine concern and respect for the worth of others and skill in resolving conflicts.

Created from excerpts from Educational Psychology, a course taught by Dr. Lawrence Tomei, Duquesne University and Applying Educational Psychology in the Classroom, a text by Myron H. Dembo, University of Southern California. http://academics.rmu.edu/~tomei/ed711psy/1lngtheo.htm

Humanistic Psychology Assumptions1. Humans have free will; not all behavior is determined.2. All individuals are unique and have an innate (inborn) drive to achieve their maximum potential3. A proper understanding of human behaviour can only be achieved by studying humans - not animals.4. Psychology should study the individual case (idiographic) rather than the average performance of groups

(nomothetic).

"Basic Principles" of Humanistic Education (Shapiro, 1986; 1987)

1. Emphasis on the process of learning; 2. Self-determination, as reflected in learner autonomy, self- direction, and self-evaluation; 3. Mutual caring and understanding among teachers, learners, and others (connectedness);4. Relevance of material, including readiness of the student to learn; 5. Integration of affect and cognition in the teaching-learning process; 6. An "awareness of the environment, culture, history, and the political and economic conditions in which learning takes

place" (Shapiro, 1987, p. 160); 7. Preference for affective and experiential learning approaches; 8. An approach to social change that is anti-authoritarian with the intent to "serve society by improving its education

institutions" (p. 160); 9. Equity, consensus, and collaboration through democratic participation in the learning process; 10. A personal growth orientation that stresses self-actualization via self-awareness; 11. A people orientation based on trust and a positive view of humanity, such as is reflected in McGregor's (1960) "Theory

Y"; 12. Emphasis on individualism; 13. A concrete, pragmatic view of reality; 14. Self-evaluation that emphasizes formative over summative evaluation; 15. Variety and creativity, as reflected in spontaneity, originality, and diversity in learning; 16. A transpersonal orientation that stresses holistic development of the person, including potential for spirituality.

Brocket, R.G. (n.d.) Humanism as an Instructional Paradigm. To appear as a chapter in C. Dills & A. Romiszowski (Eds.), Instructional development: State of the art paradigms in the field (Volume Three). Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Educational Technology Publications, in press. http://www-distance.syr.edu/romira1&.html

Identifying and Articulating Learning Objectives in the ClassroomLearning Objectives - statements that describe significant and essential learning that learners have achieved, and can reliably demonstrate at the end of a course or program (Spady, 1994)

Anatomy of Learning Objectives an action word that identifies the performance to be demonstrated; a learning statement that specifies what learning will be demonstrated in the performance; a broad statement of the criterion or minimum standard for acceptable performance. By the end of this session, the learner will be able to:

o Action Word -> Learning -> Criteria

To be useful, learning objectives should be C SMAARTER Challenging Measurable Attainable Action-oriented Results-Focused Time-Focused  Extending Reviewed Anderson, Krathwohl, et al (Eds.) (2001) A Taxonomy for Learning, Teaching, and Assessing: A Revision of Bloom's Taxonomy of Educational Objectives

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Neo Bloom Taxonomy1) Multi-dimensional Bloom: domains of knowledge:

(Levels X domains)

level Old (Bloom)Cognitive (new,

A&K)Affective

Affective2 (Norman

Reid)Psycho-motor

Psychomotor2 (e.g. dance)

Perceptual (me)

6 Evaluation Creating - World view -Communicative

movement

Create complex perceptions in

others

5 Synthesis EvaluatingCharacterising by

value or value concept

Values Naturalisation Skilled movesComplex scene understanding

4 Analysis AnalysingOrganising and conceptualising

- Articulation Physical abilitiesConnoisseurship,

classify perceptions

3 Application Applying Valuing Attitudes PrecisionPerceptual

abilitiesActive perceptual

skills

2 Comprehension Understanding Responding Beliefs ManipulationFundamental movements

Recognise novel cases

1 Knowledge Remembering Receiving Knowledge Imitation ReflexesRecognise standard

cases

0Understanding

languageUnderstanding

languageFeeling - Moving Moving Sensing

2) Multi-dimensional neo-Bloom: types of knowledge [Levels X types, for cognitive domain only] neoBloom scheme in old Bloom table format.

level Processes (internal, mental) Factual Conceptual Procedural (external behaviour) Metacognitive

6 Creating Combine Plan Compose Actualise

5 Evaluating Rank Assess Conclude Action

4 Analysing Order Explain Differentiate Achieve

3 Applying Classify Experiment Calculate Construct

2 Understanding Summarise Interpret Predict Execute

1 Remembering List Describe Tabulate Appropriate use

Retrieved from: http://www.psy.gla.ac.uk/~steve/best/bloom.html

Cognitive and Metacognitive Factors of Learning

Basic Cognitive Processes

Information Processing Theory 

Retrieved from: http://simonlin.info/learningtheory/cognitivism.htm

Metacognition and Cognitive Strategies

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Metacognition refers to learners' automatic awareness of their own knowledge and their ability to understand, control, and manipulate their own cognitive processes.

1) Metamemory: the learners' awareness of and knowledge about their own memory systems and strategies for using their memories effectively.

a) awareness of different memory strategiesb) knowledge of which strategy to use for a particular memory taskc) knowledge of how to use a given memory strategy most effectively.

2) Metacomprehension: the learners' ability to monitor the degree to which they understand information being communicated to them, to recognize failures to comprehend, and to employ repair strategies when failures are identified. Learners who are more adept at metacomprehension will check for confusion or inconsistency, and undertake a corrective strategy, such as rereading, relating different parts of the passage to one another, looking for topic sentences or summary paragraphs, or relating the current information to prior knowledge.

3) Self-Regulation: learners' ability to make adjustments in their own learning processes in response to their perception of feedback regarding their current status of learning. The concept of self-regulation overlaps heavily with the preceding two terms; its focus is on the ability of the learners themselves to monitor their own learning (without external stimuli or persuasion) and to maintain the attitudes necessary to invoke and employ these strategies on their own. To learn most effectively, students should not only understand what strategies are available and the purposes these strategies will serve, but also become capable of adequately selecting, employing, monitoring, and evaluating their use of these strategies.

Retrieved from: http://education.calumet.purdue.edu/vockell/edPsybook/Edpsy7/edpsy7_meta.htm 

Strategies for Developing Metacognitive Behaviors

1. Identifying "what you know" and "what you don't know." 

2. Talking about thinking. 

3. Keeping a thinking journal. 

4. Planning and self-regulation. 

5. Debriefing the thinking process. 

6. Self-Evaluation. 

Motivational Factors in Learning

Defining Motivation and Motivational Problems in LearningMotivation – derived from the Latin verb movere (to move)

- Something that gets us going, keeps us moving, and helps us complete tasks- The process whereby goal-directed activity is instigated and maintained

Indexes of MotivationIndex Relation to MotivationChoice of tasks Selection of a task under free-choice conditions indicates motivation to perform the taskEffort High effort – especially on difficult material – is indicative of motivationPersistence Working for a longer time – especially when one encounters obstacles – is associated with

higher motivationAchievement Choice, effort, and persistence raise task achievementSource: Pintrich, P.R. and Schunk, D.H. (2002). Motivation in Education: Theory, Research, and Applications, 2nd ed. New Jersey: Pearson Education, Inc.

Intrinsic and Extrinsic MotivationExtrinsic Motivation – motivation to engage in an activity as a means to an endIntrinsic Motivation – motivation to engage in an activity for its own sake Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation are separate continuums, ranging from high to low. They are contextual and can change in time.

Ryan and Connel (1989) External internalized------------------|--------------------|--------------------|--------------------|--------------------|------------------ Extrinsic introjected identified intrinsic

-rewards - esteem-based - value-based - engage in the

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Pressure to act activity is pleasure To avoid guilt inherent enjoyment

or shameSource: Hayamizii, T. (1997). Japanese Psychological Research (39) 2

Undesirable Effects of Extrinsic Motivation Results in lower quality performance/ behavior over time Tends to increase predictable, low-risk behavior Reduces risk-taking and complex thinking, creativity and problem-solving Tends to result to students returning to their baseline behavior Ineffective in: Improving long-term quality performance, Promoting self-directed behavior Act as prizeSource: Rogers, S., et al. Motivation and Learning: A Teacher’s Guide Although there are exceptions, offering people for rewards for doing things they enjoy may undermine their intrinsic

motivation and lead to less interest in the tasks (Pintrich and Schunk, 2002)

Across grade levels, intrinsic motivation relates positively to learning, achievement, and perceptions of competence, and negatively to anxiety (Gottfried, 1985, 1990 as cited in Pintrich and Schunk, 2002).

Four Major Sources of Intrinsic Motivation (Lepper and Hodell, 1989)1. Challenge students’ skills2. Curiosity: present information or ideas that are discrepant from students’ present knowledge and beliefs3. Sense of control over outcomes4. Involve learners in fantasy and make-believe Source: Pintrich, P.R. and Schunk, D.H. (2002). Motivation in Education: Theory, Research, and Applications, 2nd ed. New Jersey: Pearson Education, Inc.

Outcome Expectancy BeliefsSelf-efficacy – (Bandura) people’s beliefs about their capabilities to produce designated levels of performance; self-efficacy beliefs determine how people feel, think, motivate themselves and behave.

- (Pintrich) personal judgment of his/ her ability to do a particular task; one’s perceived capabilities for learning or performing actions at designated levels

- (Green) people’s judgment of their capacity to organize and execute forces of action required to attain designated type of performance (behavioral elements)

Persons with high self efficacy- Approach the task- Develop intrinsic interest and deep engrossment in activities- Set challenging goals and maintain strong commitment to them- Heighten and sustain their efforts in the face of failure- Attribute failure to insufficient effort or deficient knowledge and skills which are acquirable- Do not fall easy victim to stress and depressionSources of Self-Efficacy1. Mastery experiences – most effective way of creating a strong sense of efficacy; success must not be too easy to

develop resilient sense of efficacy2. Vicarious experiences provided by social models – seeing people similar to oneself succeed3. Social persuasion – being persuaded that capabilities to master given activities are possessed; success is better

measured in terms of self-improvement than by triumphs over others4. Physiological indicators of self-efficacy - somatic and emotional states; stress reactions and tensions, strength and

stamina, mood

Efficacy-Activated Processes 1. Cognitive Processes – personal goal setting, visualization of success scenarios2. Motivational Processes – self-regulation of motivation

Forms of cognitive motivators:a. causal attribution ( attribution theory) – people with high efficacy, attribute their failure to insufficient effort; those with low efficacy attribute their failures to low abilityb. outcome expectancies (expectancy-value theory) – motivation is regulated by the expectation that a given course of behavior will produce certain outcomes and the value of those outcomes of performance; the predictiveness of expectancy value theory is enhance by including the influence of perceived self-efficacyc. cognized goals (goal theory) – explicit, challenging goals enhance and sustain motivationMotivation based on goals or personal standards is governed by three types of self influencesa. self-satisfying and self-dissatisfying reactions to one’s performanceb. perceived self-efficacy for goal attainmentc. readjustment of personal goals based on one’s progressSelf-efficacy beliefs contribute to motivation in several ways:a. they determine the goals people will set for themselvesb. they determine how much effort people will expendc. they determine how long will persevere in the face of difficultiesd. they determine people’s resilience to failures

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3. Affective Processes - how much anxiety, stress (which impairs the immune system) and depression is experienced in threatening or difficult situationsRoutes to depressioni. unfulfilled aspirationii. Low sense of social efficacy

4. Selection Processes – types of activities and environments people choose

Source: Bandura, A. (1994). Self-efficacy. In V.S. Ramachaudran (Ed.), Encyclopedia of human behavior (Vol. 4, pp. 71-81). New York: Academic Press. (Reprinted in H. Friedman [Ed.], Encyclopedia of mental health. San Diego: Academic Press, 1998).

Festinger’s Social Comparison Theory- People are inherently motivated to evaluating their abilities and opinions by comparing themselves with others- Self evaluation is derived from comparison with individuals with the same characteristics and abilities- People compare themselves with others when they are unable to evaluate their opinions and abilities on their own

(Martin, 2001).

Two Types of Social Comparisons

1. upward comparison - occurs when an individual compares him/herself to someone who is better off (Baumeister, 2008 as cited in )

2. downward comparison - occurs when an individual compares him/herself to someone who is worse off (Baumeister, 2008 as cited in )People with low self-esteem are more likely to make downward comparisons (Wills, 1981 as cited in ). Two types of downward comparisons a. passive downward comparison - occurs when an individual takes advantage of a preexisting situation and makes a comparison (Wills, 1981 as cited in)b. active downward comparison - occurs either through derogation or actively causing harm to others (Wills, 1981 as cited in )

http://www.psychwiki.com/wiki/Social_Comparison_Theory

Outcome Expectancy and Self-Efficacy BeliefsOutcome Expectation

Self-Efficacy Low Outcome Expectation High Outcome ExpectationHigh Social activism

ProtestGrievanceMilieu change

Assured, opportune actionHigh cognitive engagement

Low ResignationApathyWithdrawal

Self-devaluationDepression

Source: Bandura, A. (1982). Self-Efficacy Mechanism in Human Agency, American Psychologist (37) 140. (as cited in Pintrich, P.R. and Schunk, D.H. (2002). Motivation in Education: Theory, Research, and Applications, 2nd ed. New Jersey: Pearson Education, Inc.)

Self-expectationsAcademic Self-concept - individuals’ belief about themselves in terms of their academic capabilities and characteristics

Goal theories in learningNeeds and goals also provide the direction in which to act; that is, needs or goals can guide the individual to approach or to avoid certain objects in the environment in order to satisfy the needs or attain the goals.Maslow’s Heirarchy of NeedsLower Needs (deficiency needs)1. Physiological needs – hunger, thirst, sexuality2. Safety needs – need for security and protection from pain, fear, anxiety, and disorganization; need for sheltering,

dependency, order, lawfulness, and rules of behavior.Higher Needs (growth needs)3. Needs for belongingness and love – need for love, affection, security, social acceptance, and need for identity4. Esteem needs – need to achieve, to gain approval and recognition5. Self-actualization needs – growth through the realization of one’s potential and capacities; the need for

comprehension and insight

Attribution Theory (Expanded theory)Internal External

Controllable Uncontrollable Controllable UncontrollableStable Long-term effort Aptitude Instructor bias/ Ease/ difficulty of

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favoritism school or course requirements

Unstable Skills/ knowledgeTemporary or situational effort for exam

Health on day of examMood

Help from friends/ teacher

Chance

Source: Weiner, B. (1986). An Attributional Theory of Motivation and Emotion. New York: Springer- Verlag. (as cited in Pintrich, P.R. and Schunk, D.H. (2002). Motivation in Education: Theory, Research, and Applications, 2nd ed. New Jersey: Pearson Education, Inc.)

Principles for Motivating People (M. Ford, 1992 as cited in Pintrich and Schunk, 2002) Assumption: Facilitation focusing on individuals’ goals, personal agency, and emotions, not direct control of individuals’ behavior, will have more positive long-term and more durable effects 1. The Principle of Unitary Functioning. Take into account the individual’s personal and developmental history.2. The Motivational Triumvirate Principle. Behavior is influenced by all three motivational constructs – goals, personal

agency beliefs, and emotions – as they interact with each other. 3. The Responsive Environment Principle. To judge the responsiveness of the environment, four dimensions can be

used: a) there should be an alignment between the individual student’s personal goals and the general goals that are part of the classroom environment; b) the physical space, the curriculum, and the nature of instruction should take into account students’ capabilities; c) The objectives for the tasks to be accomplished are realistic and appropriate given both the materials and resources available; d) the emotional climate of the classroom should be supportive and foster a feeling of trust between the students and teacher.

4. The Principle of Goal Activation. The task to be accomplished must provide opportunities for attainment of personally relevant goals.

5. The Principle of Goal Salience. The goals that are activated should be clear, compelling and presented in such a way that students need to do to accomplish them.

6. The Multiple Goals Principle. Providing a number of rationales for doing a task activates multiple goals within any one student

7. The Principle of Goal Alignment. It is important that multiple goals are coordinated so that when one goal is achieved, other goals may be achieved too.

8. The Feedback Principle. Feedback provides information that can be used to judge progress, repair mistakes, and redirect efforts, and can also influence personal agency beliefs and emotion in positive ways.

9. The Flexible Standards Principle. The standards should be flexible enough to change given the context, but the new standard should be just as clear, attainable, and challenging as any goal (cf. Locke and Latham, 1990 as cited in Pintrich and Schunk, 2002).

10. The Optimal Challenge Principle. It is important to provide tasks that are difficult and challenging, but not beyond the individual’s range of competence

11. Principle of Direct Evidence. Intervention efforts should be targeted at the specific problems and opportunities to experience success at real academic tasks

12. The Reality Principle. It may be more realistic to actually try to change the problem behavior directly rather than change the motivation for the behavior.

13. The Principle of Emotional Activation. Activating appropriate emotions will facilitate motivation.14. The “Do It” Principle. If an individual can engage in the behavior and do not suffer the expected negative

consequences but instead has a positive experience, this type of feedback and engagement will increase the probability that the behavior will be attempted again.

15. The Principle of Incremental versus Transformational Change. Smaller, incremental changes, rather than large, dramatic changes, are easier for students to adapt to and may lead to more change in the long run.

16. The Equifinality Principle. There is no one best answer to the problem of motivating students.17. The Principle of Human Respect. People should always be treated with respect and as unique individuals who

possess a variety of skills and goals.

Self-regulation: Coordinating cognition and motivation in learningSelf-regulation – the process whereby students activate and sustain cognitions, behaviors, and affects that are systematically oriented toward attainment of their goals (Zimmerman, 1989)

Dimensions of self-regulationLearning Issues Self-Regulation SubprocessesWhy Self-efficacy and self-goalsHow Strategy use or routinized performanceWhen Time managementWhat Self-observation, self-judgment, and self-reactionWhere Environment structuringWith Whom Selective help seeking

Social Cognitive Processes (Bandura, 1986; Zimmerman, 1990)1. Self-observation (-monitoring) – deliberate attention to aspects of one’s behavior (Mace, Belfiore, & Shea, 1989);

often accompanied by recording the frequency, intensity, or quality of behavior2. Self-judgment – comparing current performance level with one’s goal; depends on the type of self-evaluative

standards employed, goal properties, importance of goal attainment, and attributions

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a. Goal properties (specificity, proximity, difficulty) b. Importance of goal attainment – when people care little about how they perform, they may not assess their

performance or expend effort to improve it (Bandura, 1986)c. Attributions – students who attribute poor progress to lackadaisical effort or an inadequate strategy may

believe they will perform better if they work harder or switch strategiesd. Self-evaluative standards employed – may be absolute (fixed) or normative (relative to the performances of

others)- often acquired from social comparisons with models, especially when absolute standards are nonexistent or ambiguous

3. Self-reaction – behavioral, cognitive, and affective responses to self-judgments- negative evaluations do not decrease motivation if people believe they can improve- motivation will not improve if students believe they lack ability and will not succeed no matter how hard they work or which strategy they employ

Source: National Research Council (2000). How People Learn: Brain, Mind, Experience, and School. Washington, D.C.: National Academy Press.

Developmental Dimensions of Learning

Adult vs Child Learning

Pedagogy Androgogy

Mandatory Attendance Voluntary Attendance

Subject Centered Problem Centered

Dependant Learners Independent Learners

Inexperienced Learners Experienced Learners

Teacher Prescribed Content Learner Prescribed Content

Learners Grouped by Age Level or Ability Learners Grouped by Interest or Needs

Learning for the Future Learning for the Now

Learners Subordinate to the Teacher Learners Equal to the Teacher

Rigid, Traditional Structure Flexible, Alternative Structure

Passive Learners Active Learners

Jackson, W. H., (1998). Adult vs Child Learning. [On-line]. Retrieved from: http://internet.cybermesa.com/~bjackson/Papers/Bloom.htm

Individual Differences in LearningTheories of intelligence: While intelligence is one of the most talked about subjects within psychology, there is no standard definition of what exactly constitutes 'intelligence.' Some researchers have suggested that intelligence is a single, general ability, while other believe that intelligence encompasses a range of aptitudes, skills and talents.

Charles Spearman - General Intelligence:

British psychologist Charles Spearman (1863-1945) described a concept he referred to as general intelligence, or the g factor. After using a technique known as factor analysis to to examine a number of mental aptitude tests, Spearman concluded that scores on these tests were remarkably similar. People who performed well on one cognitive test tended to perform well on other tests, while those who scored badly on one test tended to score badly on other. He concluded that intelligence is general cognitive ability that could be measured and numerically expressed (Spearman, 1904).

Howard Gardner - Multiple Intelligences:

One of the more recent ideas to emerge is Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences. Instead of focusing on the analysis of test scores, Gardner proposed that numerical expressions of human intelligence are not a full and accurate depiction of people's abilities. His theory describes eight distinct intelligences that are based on skills and abilities that are valued within different cultures.

The eight intelligences Gardner described are: Visual-spatial Intelligence; Verbal-linguistic Intelligence; Bodily-kinesthetic Intelligence; Logical-mathematical Intelligence; Interpersonal Intelligence; Musical Intelligence; Intra personal Intelligence; Naturalistic Intelligence

Robert Sternberg - Triarchic Theory of Intelligence:

Psychologist Robert Sternberg defined intelligence as "mental activity directed toward purposive adaptation to, selection and shaping of, real-world environments relevant to one’s life" (Sternberg, 1985, p. 45). While he agreed with Gardner that intelligence is much broader than a single, general ability, he instead suggested some of Gardner's intelligences are better viewed as individual talents. Sternberg proposed what he refers to as 'successful intelligence,' which is comprised of three different factors:

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Analytical intelligence: This component refers to problem-solving abilities. Creative intelligence: This aspect of intelligence involves the ability to deal with new situations using past

experiences and current skills. Practical intelligence: This element refers to the ability to adapt to a changing environment.

While there has been considerable debate over the exact nature of intelligence, no definitive conceptualization has emerged. Today, psychologists often account for the many different theoretical viewpoints when discussing intelligence and acknowledge that this debate is ongoing.

Learning Styles

Categories of Common Special Learning Needs

Learning disabilities

A learning disability (or LD) is a specific impairment of academic learning that interferes with a specific aspect of schoolwork and that reduces a student’s academic performance significantly.

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (or ADHD) is a problem with sustaining attention and controlling impulses.

Intellectual disabilities

An intellectual disability is a significant limitation in a student’s cognitive functioning and daily adaptive behaviors...

Behavioral disorders

Behavioral disorders are a diverse group of conditions in which a student chronically performs highly inappropriate behaviors.

Physical disabilities and sensory impairments

A few students have serious physical, medical or sensory challenges that interfere with their learning.

Seven Step Approach to Considering Adaptationg to Meet Diverse Learning Needs(Friend, M.)Marilyn Friend of Indiana University suggests a seven step approach to considering adaptations toSTEP 1: Identify classroom environmental, curricular, and instructional demands.STEP 2: Note student strengths and needs.STEP 3: Check for potential areas of student success.STEP 4: Look for potential problem areas.STEP 5: Use information gathered to brainstorm instructional adaptations.STEP 6: Decide which adaptations to implement.STEP 7: Evaluate student progress.

Nebraska Department of Education (1996). Teaching Strategies for Students with Diverse Learning Needs. Retrieved from http://www.nebraskasocialstudies.org/pdf/tsfswdln.pdf

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Inclusive Education• based on the right of all learners to a quality education • seeks to develop the full potential of every individual. • ultimate goal is to end all forms of discrimination and foster social cohesion   • All students can learn and benefit from education. • Schools adapt to the needs of students, rather than students adapting to the needs of the school. • Individual differences between students are a source of richness and diversity, and not a problem. • The diversity of needs and pace of development of students are addressed through a wide and flexible range of

responses (so long as those responses do not include removing a student with a disability from a general education classroom).

Classroom ManagementInfluence Techniques (Redl and Watenberg)Supporting Self-Control

• Signals • Proximity control • Interest boosting • Humor

– avoid irony and sarcasm• Planful ignoring• Gripe sessions

Situational Assistance• Helping over hurdles • Restructuring the situation• Support from routines • Nonpunitive exile/ time-out • Use of restraint • Removing seductive objects• Anticipatory planning

Reality and Value Appraisal• Direct appeals

– Point out the connection between conduct and consequences • Criticism and encouragement

– Avoid ridiculing or humiliating the student• Defining limits

– “What will happen if you did that?” • Post-situational follow-up

– “What happened and why did it happen” • Marginal use of interpretation

– analysis of behavior– ex.: I know that you are hungry now

Retribution (Invoking the Pleasure/ Pain Principle)• Making the punishment fit the crime• Withholding a privilege • Detention

– 30-60 minutes away from peers during lunch or after school• Punitive exile • Private conferences • Appeal to outside authority

Responses that usually get negative results• Reacting emotionally by being angry or making hollow threats • Handing out a punishment that is out of proportion to the offense • Reacting to misbehavior publicly • Reacting to a small incidence that often resolves itself • Making an accusation without the facts to back it up

Responses that tend to get positive results• Describing the unacceptable behavior to the student • Pointing out how his behavior negatively impacts him and others • Talking with the students about what could have been a better behavior choice and why • Asking the student to write a goal that will help him improve his actions • Showing confidence in the student that his behavior goals are achievable • Positively reinforcing behavior that relates to student goals

Readings in Faciliating LearningCompiled by Lizamarie Campoamor-Olegario Page 11