Introduction to the Learning Process for Teachers and Trainers
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Equivalent to FETAC: Level 5 | Equivalent to QCF (UK): Level 3
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For teachers and trainers to fulfil their instructional role most effectively, their teaching methods must be grounded in educational learning theory. Understanding the learning process is a key element of educational learning theory and provides a framework for teachers and trainers to plan, create and deliver effective lessons, and assess each student's learning. In this free online education course, you will be introduced to the learning process. The course begins by differentiating between teaching and learning, and by describing teachers’ and trainers’ perspectives on learning. The course provides details about two major learning theories: behaviourism and constructivism. Within the section on Behaviourism, operant conditioning and its implications for teaching are examined in detail. The section on Constructivism compares and contrasts two subtypes of constructivism: psychological constructivism and social constructivism. Finally, the implications of constructivism for teaching are discussed using two practical strategies. This free online education course will be of great interest to professionals in the education sector who would like a greater knowledge and understanding of the learning process that will enhance their teaching and training, and to all students who are interested in the process of how we learn.
Modules in Introduction to the Learning Process for Teachers and Trainers
Learning outcomes: - Describe the process of learning in terms of educational learning theory; - Differentiate between the two major learning theories: behaviourism and constructivism; - Compare and contrast the two subtypes of constructivism: psychological constructivism and social constructivism; - Identify various psychologists, philosophers and researchers associated with educational learning theory; - Provide everyday examples of operant conditioning and strategies for constructivist style teaching;
Faiza Jabeen - United Kingdom
2013-05-10 12:05:20
Course Module: Module 1: Introduction to the Learning ProcessCourse Topic: Introduction to the Learning Process - SummaryComment: Very comprehensive yet precise notes on the module of Learning Process where very subtly learning has been described as a 'permanent phase' which is bound to last i its true essence. Teaching has been marked different from leaning. Two main theories of learning as 'Behaviourism' and 'Constructivism' has been introduced in which behaviourism implies the overt behaviours and the circumstances realted to it. While constructivism propounds the concept of inner thoughts of learners.
Faiza Jabeen - United Kingdom
2013-05-09 12:05:35
Course Module: Module 1: Introduction to the Learning ProcessCourse Topic: The Learning ProcessComment: It has described an enhanced and subtle definition of learning as a permanent and continuous phase over lifetime.It has further distinguished teaching from learning with an acknowleged factual example.Furthermore, Behaviourism and Contructivism as two different types has elaborated it in a better a way to perciecve the vitalality of Learning Process.
Yanika Richardson - Trinidad and Tobago
2013-05-07 01:05:45
Course Module: Module 1: Introduction to the Learning ProcessCourse Topic: The Learning ProcessComment: each child learn differently,an teacher must learn that, there lesson plans must be in different methods
Tamesha Saddler - Saint Kitts and Nevis
2013-05-02 01:05:06
Course Module: Module 2: Introduction to BehaviourismCourse Topic: Further Key Concepts about Operant ConditioningComment: very interesting
Aynul Hassan - Qatar
2013-04-26 14:04:15
Course Module: Module 4: Introduction to the Learning Process AssessmentCourse Topic: Introduction to the Learning Process - AssessmentComment: Let me start with one word "Truly Inspiring", On of the finest courses I have attended and would like to recommend to all the Trainers internationally to complete the course.