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APRIL 19, 2017

Scientists, economists, accountants, and mathematicians all have one thing in common: they all deal in “absolutes.” ” They follow rules, theories, or laws governing the objectives they espouse, and they measure the outcomes of their efforts against those objectives. Examples of Clear Learning Objectives.

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MAY 27, 2014

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. Mietinnen, R.

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MAY 26, 2014

This is number 7 in my blog series on major learning theories. My plan is to work through the alphabet of psychologists and provide a brief overview of their theories, and how each can be applied in education. In the last post we examined the work of Mihály Csíkszentmihályi on Flow Theory. Reference Dewey, J.

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JUNE 12, 2020

Graphics and concept by Steve Wheeler Reference Gunawardena, C. 1995) Social presence theory and implications for interaction and collaborative learning in computer conferences. Engaging online learners 3 by Steve Wheeler was written in Plymouth, England and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0

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MAY 24, 2014

This is number 5 in my blog series on major learning theories. My plan is to work through the alphabet of psychologists and provide a brief overview of their theories, and how each can be applied in education. This is a simplified interpretation of the theory, so if you wish to learn more, please read the original works.

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MAY 19, 2014

This is the first in a series of posts on important theories of learning and memory. Over the next few weeks I plan to work through the alphabet of psychologists to explain over 30 major theories that relate to teaching and learning. Each will also have a brief section on how the theory might apply to everyday teaching and learning.

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MAY 21, 2014

This is the third in my blog series on major learning theories. My plan is to work through the alphabet of psychologists and provide a brief overview of their theories, and how each can be applied in education. Today, we explore the work of Albert Bandura on social learning theory. Reference Bandura, A. Unported License.

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MAY 22, 2014

This is number 4 in my blog series on major learning theories. My plan is to work through the alphabet of psychologists and provide a brief overview of their theories, and how each can be applied in education. Yesterday we examined the work of Albert Bandura on social learning theory. Reference Wood, D. Bruner, J.

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JUNE 2, 2014

This is number 12 in my series of short posts on learning theories. I''m working through the alphabet of psychologists and provide a brief overview of each theory, and how it can be applied in education. In my most recent post I examined Leon Festinger''s cognitive dissonance theory and its applications to education.

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OCTOBER 31, 2013

It''s not as commonly referred to in the educational field as it should be. My explanation is that praxis is at the nexus - the overlap - between theory and practice. My explanation is that praxis is at the nexus - the overlap - between theory and practice. Theory without action is just theory. References Carr, W.

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JUNE 28, 2014

We reach number 21 in this 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. In my last post I featured Gestalt theory - and the work of Kurt Koffka. Reference Previous posts in this series: 1.

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MARCH 25, 2018

Some educational myths are about the nature of learning, others concern the role of teachers, or technology, and of course, there are several questionable theories floating around about the human brain and how we learn. Another persistent untruth is the theory of left and right brain dominance, also referred to as hemisphericity.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

This is number 31 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 Theory Not to be confused with constructivism, constructionism is a cognitive theory that relates to learning by making things.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

This is number 32 in my series on learning theories. Psychologists and cognitive scientists have offered a number of useful theories that aid our understanding of learning. In this series I''m providing a brief overview of each theory, and how each can be applied in education. Reference Paivio, A.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2020

I'm not referring just to the visual perception issues, you know - the optical illusions where we see one thing but it's another. One theory is that we may initially process situations in a shallow way before becoming fully aware, and then the shallow memory transforms into a deeper, false memory that tells us we've experience it previously.

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JULY 11, 2014

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. Reference Lave, J. and Wenger, E.

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OCTOBER 5, 2014

This is number 33 in my series on learning theories. Psychologists and cognitive scientists have offered a number of useful theories that aid our understanding of learning. In this series I''m providing a brief overview of the theories, and how each can be applied in education. Reference Donaldson, M.

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JANUARY 27, 2014

The emphasis of the Working Memory model, and also Dual Coding Theory is that memories are strengthened when both auditory and visual stimuli are presented to the learner in an optimal combination. What exactly can Cognitive Load Theory do to help us to optimise students'' memories? Unported License. Unported License.

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JULY 2, 2014

This is number 23 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. In this post, we review the andragogy theory of Malcolm Knowles. Reference Knowles, M. Bandura Social Learning Theory 4.

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APRIL 30, 2013

For example, Marshall McLuhan made specific reference to the relationship between people and technology when he declared ''we shape our tools, and thereafter, our tools shape us.'' pedagogies Technology literacies education University of Reading learning Activity Theory digital identity' Unported License.

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JUNE 17, 2014

This is number 16 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. In my most recent post I featured the theory of Heutagogy by Stewart Hase and Chris Kenyon and its applications to education.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2012

References Brabazon, T. Image source Theories for the digital age: Paragogy by Steve Wheeler is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 2002) Digital Hemlock: Internet Education and the Poisoning of Teaching. University of South Wales, Australia. Brabazon, T. Unported License.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

This is number 28 in my series on learning theories. I''m gradually working through the alphabet of psychologists and theorists, providing a brief overview of each theory, and how it can be applied in education. My most recent post explored Jack Merizow''s Transformative Learning theory. References Jenkins, H.

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AUGUST 31, 2014

This is number 27 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. In this post, I will examine Jack Merizow''s Transformative Learning theory. Reference Mezirow, J. Knowles Andragogy 24.

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OCTOBER 27, 2012

One of the more controversial theories of the digital age is the claim that technology is changing (or rewiring) our brains (Greenfield, 2009) whilst some also claim that prolonged use of the Web is detrimental to human intellectual development (Carr, 2010). References Bennett, S., and Kervin, L.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Vygotsky's Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) theory has several layers, but the important one to consider is the zone where we are able to learn more with the help of a more knowledgeable other person. Image from Wikimedia Commons This has been the principle of apprenticeships since ancient times. References Bandura, A.

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JUNE 18, 2014

This is number 17 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. In my most recent post I featured Hull''s Drive Reduction theory and its applications to education. References Donaldson, M.

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JUNE 16, 2018

There is a connection here also to the theory of heutagogy , which in Blaschke et al's terms, places the learner at the centre, as 'the primary driver of the learning process and experience.' References Biggs, J. Blaschke, Kenyon and Has, 2014). There are many other future skills we need - skills to thrive and learn in the future.

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OCTOBER 21, 2016

Example: If your objective is to train users to troubleshoot problems in a specific program or operating system, your content must go beyond delivering theories or serving as a reference (with anecdotes, diagrams, etc.) and incorporate practical how-to components (like simulating common problems by using a hands-on tutorial).

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JUNE 6, 2014

This is number 15 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. In this post, we take a look at an emerging theory of learning proposed by Stewart Hase and Chris Kenyon, known as Heutagogy.

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AUGUST 17, 2012

Think of Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of human needs (1954), and note that 'belonging' to a group and gaining respect from others are fundamental to his theory. References Maslow, A. 2010) Cognitive Surplus: Creativity and Generosity in a Connected Age. The advantages are enormous, bringing the altruism of others into play.

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AUGUST 25, 2014

This is number 26 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 previous post highlighted issues around the theory of Communities of Practice, from the work of Jean Lave and Etienne Wenger.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

This is number 29 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. Another of Milgram''s experiments led to a theory of compliance, more generally referred to as obedience to authority.

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JUNE 3, 2014

Here is number 13 in my series of short posts on learning theories. I''m working through the alphabet of psychologists and provide a brief overview of each theory, and how it can be applied in education. In my most recent post I examined Howard Gardner''s theory of multiple intelligences and its applications to education.

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MAY 31, 2014

We reach double figures with number 10 in my series of short blog 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 explore the work of Leon Festinger , namely social comparison theory.

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JULY 1, 2014

This is number 22 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. As usual, this is a simplified interpretation of the theory, so if you wish to learn more, please read the associated literature.

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JULY 30, 2016

Learning is essentially a social activity, where people scaffold and extend each other’s knowledge gain [ 54 ], but in recent years, new theories have emerged to explain distributed forms of learning that have been made possible through mobile technology and social media. The full text is available at this link. Unported License.

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