Kurt Lewin's Experiential Learning Theory

It is critically important to help these students succeed in high school; as data have shown that students with lower grades in high school had a significantly higher percentage dropout in university. For example, 30% of university students who received 60% to 69% in high school dropped out (Shaienks, Gluszynski and Bayard. 2008, pg.20). This shows that students who are not prepared enough, for university have a higher chance of not continuing PSE. In a British Columbian high school, teachers walk students through every concept slowly through each step their learning. In contrast, university learning is mostly independent, and it is the responsibility of the student to go to the teacher for further clarification. As a result, students who rely heavily on teachers, struggle to teach themselves and study complex material at the fast pace of university. This is supported by reports which found dropouts had struggled find correct studying methods in first year (Shaienks and Gluszynski, 2007, pg. 1) and spent less than three hours on homework (Shaienks et al. 2008, pg.25). To help these students succeed in high school, teachers must give the students more independence and responsibility in their own learning outside of the class. Instead of spoon feeding students information, students in higher level grades (such as grades 11 and 12), should be taught through more self-guided learning to build good foundations for how classes are taught in university, as well as reviewing strategies for studying. By giving students readings before class, they will already have an idea of what will be taught and discover what they need more clarification on. This will benefit the student by giving them exposure to a new type of learning, giving them more responsibility, as well as chance to discover how each individual learns

The three learning theories, behavioural, cognitive and sociocultural all place a different emphasis on the relationship between learning and the individual. As O’Donnell et al., (2016) defines, learning is “a relatively permanent change in behaviour or knowledge that occurs as a result of experience” (p.235, 2016). Behavioural learning theorists place little emphasis on the individual and their role in learning, claiming that learning is a reaction

There are five different types of learning theories, behaviorism, cognitivism, humanism, social learning, or constructivism. All of them propose various ways through which learning is realized. However, there is no single set of learning theory, which if followed to the latter can grant a tutor a perfect outcome in the classroom. For many years, the study of learning has resulted in heated debates. It has been at the center of educational psychology. Even though psychologists agree on the significance of learning as a topic of study, they often fail to agree on the mechanics of how the process of learning occurs. Shunk et al. (2012), define learning as "the process of acquiring a relatively permanent change in understanding, attitude, knowledge, information, ability, and skill is

158). Additionally, along with the statement that the usage of student self-assessment (having the students analyzing their own learning process) leads to improved achievements in the classroom, it is also suggested that the students’ achievements in school increase with the level of participation (William, 2011). Although there hasn’t yet been fully established exactly how, student self-assessment improves learning (William, 2011). Hence, one might conclude that William argues for a studying environment where learners are activated as observers of their own learning, together with a studying environment where learners are instructed to manage their own learning. As a result, an increase of student self-assessment in school seems to lead to higher achievements by the

Additionally, the tasks need to be constructive and interlinked and provide a challenge to the students while also acting as a motivation factor. The adopting of effective teaching to match the personal strengths of the students ensures that a student’s learning outcome is achieved Holistic assessment should be encouraged to understand what the learner has captured on a learning

There is the analogous relation between the two major approaches to learning and reflective thinking practice (Leung & Kember, 2003; Phan, 2007).This intertwined relationship is, again, pivotal to the cultivation and encouragement of quality learning in higher education contexts. Pedagogical strategies and learning objectives that entail complexities in this sense stimulate intellectual curiosity and positive perceptions of task value, facilitating in this process engagement of meaningful learning and deep learning strategies (Kember et al., 2000).

“Without application in the world, the value of knowledge is greatly diminished.” Consider this claim with respect to two areas of knowledge.

The concept of consumerism was first brought to my awareness in First Year Writing. I admit, before this intro course, I was indeed ignorant of the negative impacts that consumption had on society. FYS opened my mind to the dangers of over-consumption, and more importantly, helped me see beyond what meets the eye. Take for example, Disney, a seemingly innocent corporation, a company’s whose name is practically synonymous with the notion of childhood innocence. Upon initial judgement, one would assume that Disney is merely harmless family entertainment. Where in fact, if one looks beneath Disney’s visage of innocence, their true intentions are shockingly cynical. Disney’s cultural pedagogy embeds the concept of consumption into young susceptible

Freeman Hrabowski, currently President of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, lived in Birmingham, Alabama during the Civil Rights movement. At twelve years of age, he participated in a Children’s Crusade demonstration organized by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and other leaders of the time. Hrabowski’s motivation for participating was his passion for learning and the desire to ensure equal educational opportunities for minority children. His passion for education has never abated.

The sole purpose of higher education is to further implement knowledge and instruction within students’ lives. Colleges strive to challenge students to a greater degree than traditional schooling, and as a result, students can apply this substantial knowledge to their occupation and daily lives. In addition to obtaining rewarding knowledge, students are submerged into a culturally diverse atmosphere that consists of differing viewpoints and traditions. This diversity also offers students the opportunity to experience new and enticing religions, languages, music, and other cultural aspects. Although college is an exemplary opportunity for learning, there is a flaw within its systems. Students and even some staff members tend to discriminate

Learning is a change in behavior over time that is brought about by experience during training in educational encounter (Akubuiro and Joshua, 2003). Training as part of education, is the acquisition of knowledge, skills and competence as a result of the teaching of practical skills and knowledge that relate to specific useful competences (Angel, 2007). Training helps the learner to acquire certain useful skills and develop critical mind for the learner’s self-development. Therefore, the knowledge that comes from training is more of knowledge of how to do or perform specific tasks. Thus, the

Learning as a way of being, chapter 1 and 2, the author Peter B. Vaill expounds his idea of learning and teaching effectively in an environment with perpetual discord and contingent occurrences. The unstable environment, caused by interwoven social and technical factors, termed by Vaill as the permanent white water, has increasingly undermined the traditional institutional learning guide. According to Vaill, the model for institutional learning confines behaviors and actions limiting the ability for lifelong learning. The existing model, illustrates learning as an institutional activity that is painful, and a demanding, and straining goals are chosen by other individuals instead

Without effective resources an organisation wouldn’t be able to do the job effectively for example, in my organisation we need to have care assistance to care for every individual which in turn need to be trained to do the job correctly, if we didn’t have a resource in place to cover the training needs we wouldn’t be able to function and care for our service users, this also means we need to have a budget of what we can spend on training, staff are also an important resource as we need to make sure we have enough employees to cover each shifts.

Adult learning theory is such an important theory that organizations should consider. “Knowles’s theory of andragogy is a constructivist approach to learning that involves facilitating adults to draw on their experience and so create new learning based on previous understandings” (Cox, 2015). Under his theory, there are six assumptions of adult learners, including the need to know, learner’s self-concept, role of the learner’s experience, readiness to learn, orientation to learning and motivation. Adult learning really helps organizations to understand and focus on adult learner, because adults as employees in organizations are totally different with students learning. Compares with students, adult learners dissatisfied with formal learning environments, the learning theory which assume ‘learners only need to know that they must learn what the teacher teaches’ cannot used for adults (Halpern and Tucker, 2015). However, organizations also should know adult learning theory still have issues. Although six assumptions are the basics, it doesn’t cover all characteristics of adult learners. In addition, this theory also cannot directly used in organizations (Halpern and Tucker, 2015). In spite of some issues do really exist, adult learning theory as a guideline is very useful when designing a suitable activities for employees and also ensure their

The use of pedagogical techniques to produce learning outcomes for students is the form of producing quality in teaching and learning. It involves several dimensions, including the effective design of content mastery, a variety of learning contexts (including guided independent study and collaborative learning, experimentation, etc.), using feedback, and effective assessment of learning outcomes. It also involves well-adapted learning equipment and student support services. Support for quality teaching takes place at three related levels: At the institution-wide level: including projects such as strategy design, and support to organization and internal quality systems. Program level: consist of actions to measure and enhance the design, content