Posts

Showing posts from October, 2017

Practice Analysis for Learning Environment and Context

Practice Analysis for Learning Environment and Context Group Members Roles Commented On Timothy Berkey Will write implication and reflection sections. Learning Styles (Group 1) Kara Duquette Will create tables Emotions in Learning & Learning Styles Chris McCown(Lead) Will write the analysis section. Will edit the document for cohesive voice. Learning Styles (Group 1) Leilani Pearce Will write introduction section. Learning Styles (Group 1) and  Relationships in Learning (Group 3) Introduction Case 1 - Jamie Diehl is a high school Family and Consumer Sciences teacher in Ennis, Montana. At Ennis High School, Diehl works with 9 th through 12 th year students as well as 7 th year middle schoolers teaching a variety of electives in Culinary, Interior Design, and Life Skills. One of her most challenging and rewarding classes is a senior level yearlong course that all students a

Environment and Context Theory Review

Environment and Context in Learning Theory Review EDAC 635 Chris McCown Fall 2017                               Name                                                                     Commented On                       Chris McCown                          Derek Watson                       Chris McCown                          Leilani Pearce Introduction             One of the most important factors influencing the learning process and learning outcomes is the physical environment and internal contextual variables or interactions that influence all learners and facilitators. Until recently, educators and researchers alike focused most of their attention on the individual learner and what was happening internally with cognition and learning comprehension. Moreover, there has been a shift of focus to examine the ‘environment’ as an internal and external context that is effecting both student/facilitator behavior and student learning. Some i

Theory: Learning Environment and Context

Image
Theory: Learning Environment and Context By Leilani Pearce Commented On: Leilani Pearce Kara DuQuette Leilani Pearce Danielle Riddell Introduction Learning is multidimensional and many factors play into the ability of an adult to capture information and turn it into knowledge. As we explore the types of environments learners inhabit, it is important to acknowledge outside environments as well as internal environments as they may impact them in similar ways. The context in which new information is presented, and the place where the learner is within their own life, can impact the way new information is processed. A teaching or training facilitator in a new learning environment must take into consideration the environment and context in which they are utilizing. According to MacKeracher (pg. 186), we must take into consideration more than just the physical environment, which includes ergonomics and technology. We must be aware