After the completion of this course, I have great insight on the learning theories. Although many adaptations are being made based on current research, learning theories’ overall purposes did not change. This course deepened my knowledge by focusing me to review the uniqueness of each learner. For a deeper understanding of how learning occurs, you must first examine the underlying psychological views of human behaviors (Lever-Duffy & McDonald, 2008). One size does not fit all sums up my viewpoints.
The immediate change I plan to take into my instructional practice is creating higher order thinking questions that require the students to use their environment to assist with answering. Students can learn from their interaction and not just solely on the information that the educator has provided. As an educator, awareness of these differing views helps you understand the options you have in approaching the design of an instructional event and, indeed, the entire learning environment (Lever-Duffy & McDonald, 2008). My repertoire was expanded because I must use instructional strategies and technological tools that can activate prior knowledge and establish the skill or concept in long term memory.
Long Term Goals:
1. Present learning style questionnaires and take the students’ responses as my top priority when I am creating a lesson/project.
2. Incorporate 2 technological tools per week to assist the students in preparing for the future.
Sources:
Lever-Duffy, J., & McDonald, J. (2008). Theoretical foundations (Laureate Education, Inc.,
custom ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson Education, Inc
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