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From novice to expert

Learning with e's

This is number 24 in my series on learning theories. I''m working through the alphabet of psychologists and theorists, providing a brief overview of each theory, and how it can be applied in education. The last post highlighted issues around the andragogy theory of Malcolm Knowles. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

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Better together

Learning with e's

This important nuance of education was relegated during the era of mass instruction, where entire classrooms of individuals were taught at the same pace, at the same level of understanding and in a uniform environment where behaviour was strictly standardised. Prentice-Hall series in social learning theory. Vygotsky, L.

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Activity learning

Learning with e's

This is number 8 in my series on learning theories. My intention is to work through the alphabet of psychologists and provide a brief overview of each theory, and how it can be applied in education. In the last post we examined the various educational theories of John Dewey including experiential learning.

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Design for life

Learning with e's

This is number 30 in my series on learning theories. I''m working through the alphabet of psychologists and theorists, providing a brief overview of each theory, and how it can be applied in education. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press. Argyris Double Loop Learning 3. Bandura Social Learning Theory 4.

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Conflict resolution

Learning with e's

This is number 11 in my series of short posts on learning theories. My intention is to work through the alphabet of psychologists and provide a brief overview of each theory, and how it can be applied in education. In this post, we continue to explore Festinger''s work, this time focusing on his theory of cognitive dissonance.

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Shifting sands

Learning with e's

Mostly it is integrated into classrooms, but it is largely left out of most curricula. With the agenda for student centred learning, teaching staff should now act more as a supporting cast rather than as leading actors. Posted by Steve Wheeler from Learning with e''s. Unported License.