It is important to provide feedback to their students so that they are able to continue to grow and progress in their learning. Through technology, I am able to provide constructive feedback immediately through our classes blog and email accounts. Students need to be prepared for real world experiences and with this type of method, they are. Constructivist Learning Theories provide students with learning experiences that are engaging and worthwhile.
"Constructivism is a philosophy of learning founded on the premise that, by reflecting on our experiences, we construct our own understanding of the world we live in" (Funderstanding, 1998). For students to learn, they have to understand. By meeting the needs of all of our students, we need to use different strategies and methods to find success.
Students not only can discuss ideas with me, but through this method, they can discuss and collaborate with their own peers. Deeper thinking can take place and students are able to be more reflective.
Resources:
Edutopia: What Works in Public Education (2009) The George Lucas Educational Foundation. Retrieved from http://www.edutopia.org/project-learning-introduction
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Cognitive Learning Theory
All students learn differently. As a teacher, wouldn't it be more beneficial to meet the needs of my students by teaching them the skills, strategies, and knowledge they need to know in a way that they can understand? In order to create successful lessons that meet all learners, teachers need to find what works for their students instead of using one standard lesson.
Integrating technology into the classroom not only creates a vast amount of knowledge to learners, but students are performing better with this tool. In the resources for this week, I was able to learn more about how technology can be successful for many learners. I took a math lesson that was used this week in my classroom and incorporated technology. Throughout this week, I overheard discussion in my class between my students recalling the information that they used on the computers and on the SMARTboard. Great connections were made and remembered. Students can recall information when they understand information.
Through virtual field trips, my students can engage in the lesson as if they were there. Virtual field trips can provide those students with information and knowledge of settings that they may never get the change to go visit. It also provides my students with the "opportunity to engage in critical thinking activities" (Orey 2009). Technology is a great tool that provides engaging lesson for these students!!! Technology is changing the way our world is today and we as teachers need to prepare our students for this world.
Elizabeth Brindley
Resources:
Laureate Education, Inc. (Producer). (2008). Program one. “Cognitive Learning Theories” [Motion picture]. Bridging learning theory, instruction and technology. Baltimore
Integrating technology into the classroom not only creates a vast amount of knowledge to learners, but students are performing better with this tool. In the resources for this week, I was able to learn more about how technology can be successful for many learners. I took a math lesson that was used this week in my classroom and incorporated technology. Throughout this week, I overheard discussion in my class between my students recalling the information that they used on the computers and on the SMARTboard. Great connections were made and remembered. Students can recall information when they understand information.
Through virtual field trips, my students can engage in the lesson as if they were there. Virtual field trips can provide those students with information and knowledge of settings that they may never get the change to go visit. It also provides my students with the "opportunity to engage in critical thinking activities" (Orey 2009). Technology is a great tool that provides engaging lesson for these students!!! Technology is changing the way our world is today and we as teachers need to prepare our students for this world.
Elizabeth Brindley
Resources:
Laureate Education, Inc. (Producer). (2008). Program one. “Cognitive Learning Theories” [Motion picture]. Bridging learning theory, instruction and technology. Baltimore
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
The Correlation Between Behaviorist Learning Theory and Instructional Strategies
As a teacher, it is important to me that my students are praised for good behavior and have consequences to behavior that is unacceptable. I use daily drills, practice, and tutorial services in my everyday classroom. I feel that this is important for students to review what is being taught and continue to strive on the knowledge they know. I also get a sense of what my students need to continue to work on and am able to work in small groups to meet the needs of my students. I use these instructional strategies during math time, reading time and especially during spelling lessons. We use online educational games to practice these skills as well. Not only can technology in my classroom work as a reward, but it also is a tool to meet the needs of my students who learn in this manner. "Technology makes it easier for students and teachers to track the effects of effort and faciliates more immediate feedback" (Pitler, 2007)
"In defining behavior, behaviorist learning theories emphasize changes in behavior that result from stimulus-response association made by the learner" (Standridge, 2002). As teachers, we use words and phrases that can benefit a child's self-esteem. This might include "I like the way you are..." or "You are being a great friend." Simple phrases such as these can not only have the child feeling great about themselves, but I also notice the other students acting in a similar way.
For the most part, behaviorist learning theory in today's classroom and instructional technology can be very effective within a classroom. Technology is used daily in the classroom and in order for it to work well with my class, standards need to be set and followed. Students need to understand and model the proper behavior that is expected of them. Using this type of theory in a classroom, both students and teachers can benefit from its use. Teachers can continue to grow and learn with these strategies as well as their students.
Resources:
Pitler, H., Hubbell, E., Kuhn, M. & Malenoskil, K (2007). Using technology with classroom instruction that works. Alexandria, VA: ASCD.
Standridge, M. (2002) Behaviorism. In M. Orey (Ed.), Emerging perspectives on learning, teaching, and technology. Retrieved 8/15/2009, from http://projects.coe.uga.edu/epltt
"In defining behavior, behaviorist learning theories emphasize changes in behavior that result from stimulus-response association made by the learner" (Standridge, 2002). As teachers, we use words and phrases that can benefit a child's self-esteem. This might include "I like the way you are..." or "You are being a great friend." Simple phrases such as these can not only have the child feeling great about themselves, but I also notice the other students acting in a similar way.
For the most part, behaviorist learning theory in today's classroom and instructional technology can be very effective within a classroom. Technology is used daily in the classroom and in order for it to work well with my class, standards need to be set and followed. Students need to understand and model the proper behavior that is expected of them. Using this type of theory in a classroom, both students and teachers can benefit from its use. Teachers can continue to grow and learn with these strategies as well as their students.
Resources:
Pitler, H., Hubbell, E., Kuhn, M. & Malenoskil, K (2007). Using technology with classroom instruction that works. Alexandria, VA: ASCD.
Standridge, M. (2002) Behaviorism. In M. Orey (Ed.), Emerging perspectives on learning, teaching, and technology. Retrieved 8/15/2009, from http://projects.coe.uga.edu/epltt
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