How We Learn

Steven Dunn, Ed.D. Newman University

Learning Occurs When Teachers

Create safe, active, and collaborative learning environments.

Engage prior experiences early and employ ongoing reflection.

Focus on assessing learning that improves skills and practice not evaluating learners.

Employ a variety of learning activities to engage all learners.

Conceptual Framework

The purpose of the School of Education is to prepare our students to become graduates who transform themselves and society. We instill in all our graduates, both undergraduate and graduate, to pursue this goal:

Become -

CARING, REFLECTIVE, PRACTITIONERS

Mission at Newman University

We are committed to provide our students success in learning because we believe learning is an essential lifelong process. With high expectations for each student we challenge students with educational opportunities in a safe and supportive environment

Goals Today

Explore schema so participants can accurately define the term and provide applications.

Examine topics: triune brain and safe learning climate, multiple intelligences, assessment versus evaluation, and reflection so participants can describe a learning process

Explain how to design an appropriate learning experience to improve learning

Cup Game

Clap, Clap Pat – 2 – 3 Clap – Lift – Set

Clap – Grab Pat – Tap Hold – Slap – Pass

What Do You Know about Learning?

How did you approach the task of learning the rhyme and the cup game pattern?

What happened to your thinking, your physical and emotional responses, and your learning throughout the learning process?

When did you know that you had mastered the cup game?

What could you have done to help you learn more efficiently and effectively?

What are some applications from this simple game?

Reflection

Name three (3) new learnings or reminders for you today.

Share two (2) things you are wondering about and would like to know more about.

Identify one (1) thing you have already incorporated into a schema and know you will be able to use.

Share your next steps with today’s information.