Why do we learn?
Better opportunities
Social Economic Class
Job
You are always learning
Motivation
because we love it
Satisfying feeling of learning new things
curiosity
The Value of Knowledge
Intrinsic (fun)
Extrinsic (doing something to get something else)
because it is important
we want to grow
The Big Three
What is learning?
Child Development
Acquisition of new knowledge/skills
Growth
Vygotsky--"Learning is the transfer of skills and knowledge from one individual to another.
Should be structured around the skills/abilities and prior knowledge that the students' possess
Bandura--"Learning is observing and imitating"
Connections
Brofenbrenner--"Learning is an ongoing process that depends upon interactions with people and systems"
learning environment is crucial
Skinner--"Learning is making connections"
Erikson--"Learning involves both acquiring knowledge and skills as well as thinking about how they will eventually be used, and what knowledge and skills are important."
Acquiring and then using
Piaget--"Learning is gradually adding
information in a structured order"
How do we learn?
Teacher Guided
Cognition
Verbal Discussion
Imitation
Obsesrvation
Executive Functions
Working Memory
Organiziing, Planning, Prioritizing
Cognitiive Flexibility
Starting Tasks/Staying Focused
Self-assesment
Inhibitory Control
Self-regulation
Emotions
Physical Behaviour
Hands On Activities
Writing
Reading
UDL
Balance
By having fun!
Engaging Lessons/Activities
Positive learning environments
Mental & Physical Health
Student Driven
Choice
Sparked Interest
Build on Prior Knowledge
Variety of assignments
