THE LEARNER AND THE LEARNING PROCESS

Conditions that Facilitate LearningThe Learning StylesThe Tests of Learning

Teacher

Learner

The Triad

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Content

Learner

Teaching happens because the students are there. Their needs, interests, and abilities deserve prime consideration.

FACTORS THAT FACILITATE LEARNING

THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

The School FacilitiesThe School Population

Productive Classroom Atmosphere

Motivation

Classroom Management & Discipline

The learning environment is conducive to learning, The various facilities are designed to fit the requirements of the different learning activities, The school population work

collaboratively towards improving instruction and facilities, Instructional materials for various learning activities are available, Harmonious working relationship, “winning interactions” and behaviors are evident

THE TESTS OF LEARNINGWhen has the person learned?

Greater speed Greater precision and accuracy Reduced effort Less expense, more savings Greater knowledge, information and ideas Greater facility of communication More logical reasoning Greater innovativeness and creativityA learned skill may be used for employment or other purposes

Mastery Style

Interpersonal Style

Understanding Style

Self-Expressive Style

LEARNING STYLES

Harvey F. Silver, et al

(ST)Sensing-Thinking

(SF)Sensing-Feeling

Intuitive-Thinking

(NT)

Intuitive-Feeling

(NF)

Sensing

Feeling

Thinking

Intuition

THE CAST OF CHARACTERS

Samuel T: Mastery LearnerI will often make a list of my next day’s

activities so I can be ready. Then, I can check them off when I’m done, which usually happens. I don’t mind class projects as long as the teacher gives us exact set of directions as to what is due and when. Usually I turn in the projects a few days earlier to make sure they’re done. Teachers like my work, although they say that I need to be more flexible and realize that there isn’t always right or wrong answers. I come to school to learn and I like it when the teachers show me exactly what to do and what the answers are. I know I have mastered the material when I get a test or project back and everything on it is 100% right.

Nina E.: Self-Expressive LearnerOther kids usually like to have me on

their team because I have lots of ideas. I like it best when the teacher says, “Pick a project and create what you want. “ The school should be a place where they let you come and explore ideas instead of page after page of stuff. I really like thinking of things to do, although all of my “brainy ideas” don’t always come off. The more ideas and the crazier, the better. I sometimes get into trouble because I finish assignments at the last minute. Some of the routine junks bore me. I get so involved in an idea which is not the one we’re working on.

Nancy T: Understanding Learner

I like learning about ideas and their history and the reasons why people believe in them. I like it best when we get a chance to think through a topic, usually on paper but sometimes out loud . I like asking “why”. If given the chance to compare choices and make my own decisions, I usually make the right one. I think school is a great place to find out all sort Of things. I feel I haven’t wasted my time if after a long discussion or an assignment, I’ll be able to look at all different viewpoints and start to understand them. I guess, I like essay tests the best because they give me some time to express my opinions and prove my ideas.

Shamir F. Interpersonal Learner

You might call me a “people person.” It feels good to know that I have helped someone, even if it’s just talking over. I have always been the one moved by the teacher because I talk so much in class. That doesn’t bother me because I get the chance to meet new people. I’m not trying to go against the teacher. I find it more interesting doing work with a friend or a group than by myself. They tell me that I get too” emotionally involved” with everything. I just like finding out how others feel about things and what they are doing about them. I’m happiest when there are group works.

Rank the four characters according to their similarity to you.1. Not at all like me 2. A

little like me3. Somewhat like me 4. A

lot like meSAMUEL T.

ST- Mastery Learner

NINA E.NF- Self-

Expressive

NANCY T.NT-

Understanding

SHAMIR F.SF-

Interpersonal

What does it tell about yourself?

Check your Understanding.Write :ST- Mastery Learner. SF- Interpersonal Learner, NT- Understanding LearnerNF- Self-Expressive Learner

1.Personal2.Creative3.Organized4.Analytical5.

Inspirational

6. Logical7. Methodical8. Experiential9. Compete10. Concepts

Let’s Check!

1. SF2. NF3. ST4. NT5. NF

6. NT7. ST8. SF9. ST10. NT