Learning Styles Reflection

The task was given to create a one page reflection on the Instructional Media course activities and on what you have learned from watching the presentations of other teams and from discussing these ideas with your classmates. On page six (6) you will find such reflection. I trust that the information provided will be beneficial and make an impact on your learning. Happy reading!

Learning Styles

“Learning is the process whereby knowledge is created through the transformation of experience” (Kolb, 1984, p. 38)."

And because of this, various types of learning was implemented so that pupils and we ourselves can experience such, in order to be successful individuals.

To gain more knowledge on learning processes, styles or strategies, I have included a slide presentation on a page entitled "Learning Styles". Do enjoy!

Resources:

Kolb, D. A. (1984). Experiential learning: Experience as the source of learning and development (Vol. 1). Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall.

Teaching Strategies

The term Teaching method refers to the general principles, pedagogy and management strategies used for classroom instruction. Your choice of teaching method depends on what fits you — your educational philosophy, classroom demographic, subject area(s) and school mission statement. Teaching theories primarily fall into two categories or “approaches” — teacher-centered and student-centered.

Resources:

Teach.com. Teacher Teach: Teaching Methods. Retrieved on February 14^th 2015 from: http://teach.com/what/teachers-teach/teaching-methods

ASSURE Model

The ASSURE Model is a guide for effective instruction to and careful planning. This model is designed to help you effectively integrate media/technology into your lesson or presentation - to help "assure" learning.

The Assure Model has six steps, represented by the acronym in its title that describes a set of tasks central to the informed selection and use of educational technology.

The tasks are:
            Analyze Learners
            State Objectives
            Select Media and Materials
            Utilize Media and Materials
            Require Learner Participation
            Evaluate and Revise

If you take the time to read the page the page entitled 'ASSURE Model Lesson Plan' you will gain a better understanding of how the model is effective. Happy reading!

Reference: Smaldino, S.E., Lowther, D.L., & Russell, J.D. (2012). Instructional technology and media for learning (10th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.

Learning Theories

What are they? Well according to Wikipedia, I like their definition which stated 'Learning 

theories are conceptual frameworks describing how information is absorbed, processed, 

and retained during learning. Cognitive, emotional, and environmental influences, as well 

as prior experience, all play a part in how understanding, or a world view, is acquired or 

changed, and knowledge and skills retained'. If you take time to read the following page on 

this topic, you will explore my knowledge about them before, present and what I plan to put 

them in use in future. Enjoy!


Reference:
Wikipedia (2002). Learning Theory (Education). Retrieved on January 30th 2015 from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Learning_theory_(education) u>Reference:

Educational Technology

In today's society, there is a vast number of tools used everywhere for the purpose of learning. Growing up I had only one tool but now I have over ten. If you take time to read the page '01 Instructional Media' it will help you understand my thoughts and opinion on how educational technology was in the past to how it is presently and some pointers on how it will affect my future teaching. Do enjoy!

Blogging

Blogging is a fun, easy and meaningful way to connect and build relationships. It offers endless opportunities for reflection as well as motivation for what one experience in regards to their learning. If you take time to read the following page on "Blogging" you will learn of what I had known before and now and also will read on ideas that can be incorporated in my teaching.