Chapter 7: Learn (See page numbers) Professor Simon

In this chapter you will learn Theories of motivation and learning How to use your learning style, dominant intelligence, and personality type to increase your learning power.

SLO Alignment 1.1 Identify their personal learning style as well as strengths and weaknesses as a strategic learner and apply their knowledge to classroom learning. 1.2 Describe basic theories in the psychology of learning, memory, cognition, and motivation. 1.3 Demonstrate the use of learning strategies and study skills. 2.4 Acquire techniques and skills for personal and professional success.

Chapter 7: Learn

What is This Thing Called Learning? Pg. 157 Conscious vs. unconscious Formal vs. informal For or to?

Historical Learning Theories pg. 158 Socratic method (Socrates): Learning by dialogue Dialectic method (Plato): Learning by asking questions Active learning (Lao-Tse): Experience-based learning Case study (Confucius): Storytelling and discussion

Historical Learning Theories (cont’d.) Sensory learning (Locke): Our five senses fill our “blank slate” Learning styles (Rousseau): Learning should follow our basic instincts, feelings Behaviorism (Watson): Learning through conditioned response Holistic learning (Piaget): Learning through experiencing a variety of stimuli Mastery learning (Bloom): Transforming information to new, complex ideas

The Learning Process p.162 Read about the learning process. Motivation to learn Understanding through curiosity Internalize the material Apply the material Evaluate the material Use the material to grow and change

Mobile research (phone, laptops, iPads, etc. Find two credible sites to address one of the following topics: What was Kristallnacht? Why and how long can a cockroach live without a head, why? Who invented the electric chair, why? What is Sanskrit? How is paper made? Who was Vlad the Impaler? What famous character did his life inspire?

Mobile Research Cont. Explain your topic by answering the question. Discuss your topic by addressing each step of the learning process. Read Learning Through the Ages p. 197 and list the theorist perspective you and your group agree with most.

Understand your strengths, how you learn, and your personality. Complete the following : Multiple Intelligences Survey p. 164 & read Understanding Multiple Intelligences p. 166-167. Take the LEAD p. 168 & complete learning styles p. 169 Take the PAP p. 171 & read the description pgs. 173-175 Record all of your results.

Theory of Multiple Intelligences Professor Howard Gardner (1983) Eight intelligences everyone possesses Not equal to traditional I.Q. measurement Dominant intelligences are more well-developed Other intelligences less-developed

Eight Areas of Intelligence Visual/spatial – “picture smart” Verbal/linguistic – “word smart” Musical/rhythmic – “music smart” Logical/mathematical – “number smart” Body/kinesthetic – “body smart” Interpersonal – “people smart” Intrapersonal – “self smart” Naturalistic – “environment smart”

Understanding your Personality & Possible Careers BSM Consulting http://www.personalitypage.com/html/careers.html

Extroversion/Introversion The way we interact with others and the world around us, how we draw our energy Extroverts- outgoing and love interactions Introverts- spend time alone to think and ponder

The way we learn and deal with information. Sensing/ Intuition The way we learn and deal with information. Sensing- gather information through their five senses, cherish concrete facts and details. Intuitive- Not detailed oriented, they rely on gut feelings and are usually innovative.

The way we make decisions. Thinking/ Feeling The way we make decisions. Thinkers-usually logical people, analytical, can easily identify flaws, and can be seen as insensitive. Feeling- make decisions on what they feel is right, value other’s opinions and feelings, tactful, and aim to please others.

The way we live and our overall lifestyle. Judging/Perceiving The way we live and our overall lifestyle. Judgers are orderly, like structure, are good at goal setting, seldom play before work is complete. Perceivers- Less structured, spontaneous, delay decision making, can become involved in too many things at one time.

ISTJ -The Duty Fulfillers ESTJ - The Guardians ISFJ - The Nurturers ESFJ - The Caregivers ISTP - The Mechanics ESTP - The Doers ESFP - The Performers ISFP - The Artists ENTJ - The Executives INTJ - The Scientists ENTP - The Visionaries INTP - The Thinkers ENFJ - The Givers INFJ - The Protectors ENFP - The Inspirers INFP - The Idealists

Possible Career Paths ISTJ Business Executives, Administrators and Managers Accountants and Financial Officers Police and Detectives Judges Lawyers Medical Doctors / Dentists Computer Programmers, Systems Analysts, and Computer Specialists Military Leaders

Possible Career Paths ESTJ Military leaders Business Administrators and Managers Police / Detective work Judges Financial Officers Teachers Sales Representatives

Possible Career Paths ISFJ Interior Decorators Designers Nurses Administrators and Managers Administrative Assistants Child Care / Early Childhood Development Social Work / Counselors Paralegals Clergy / Religious Workers Office Managers Shopkeepers Bookkeepers Home Economics

Possible Career Paths ESFJ Home Economics Nursing Teaching Administrators Child Care Family Practice Physician Clergy or other religious work Office Managers Counselors / Social Work Bookkeeping / Accounting Administrative Assistants

Possible Career Paths ISTP Police and Detective Work Forensic Pathologists Computer Programmers, System Analysts and Computer Specialists Engineers Carpenters Mechanics Pilots, Drivers, Motorcyclists Athletes Entrepreneurs

Possible Career Paths ESTP Sales Representatives Marketing Personnel Police / Detective Work Paramedic / Emergency Medical Technician PC Technicians or Network Cablers Computer Technical Support Entrepreneurs

Possible Career Paths ESFP Artists, Performers and Actors Sales Representatives Counselors / Social Work Child Care Fashion Designers Interior Decorators Consultants Photographers

Possible Career Paths ISFP Artist Musician / Composer Designer Child Care / Early Childhood Development Social Worker / Counselor Teacher Psychologist Veterinarian Forest Ranger Pediatrician

Possible Career Paths ENTJ Corporate Executive Officer; Organization Builder Entrepreneur Computer Consultant Lawyer Judge Business Administrators and Managers University Professors and Administrators

Possible Career Paths INTJ Scientists Engineers Professors and Teachers Medical Doctors / Dentists Corporate Strategists and Organization Builders Business Administrators / Managers Military Leaders Lawyers / Attorneys Judges Computer Programmers, Systems Analysts and Computer Specialists

Possible Career Paths ENTP Lawyers Psychologists Entrepreneurs Photographers Consultants Engineers Scientists Actors Sales Representatives Marketing Personnel Computer Programmer, Systems Analyst, or Computer Specialist

Possible Career Paths INTP Scientists - especially Physics, Chemistry Photographers Strategic Planners Mathematicians University Professors Computer Programmers, Systems Analysts, Computer Animation and Computer Specialists Technical Writers Engineers Lawyers / Attorneys Judges Forensic Research Forestry and Park Rangers

Possible Career Paths ENFJ Facilitator Consultant Psychologist Social Worker / Counselor Teacher Clergy Sales Representative Human Resources Manager Events Coordinator Politicians / Diplomats Writers

Possible Career Paths INFJ Clergy / Religious Work Teachers Medical Doctors / Dentists Alternative Health Care Practitioners, i.e. Chiropractor, Reflexologist Psychologists Psychiatrists Counselors and Social Workers Musicians and Artists Photographers Child Care / Early Childhood Development

Possible Career Paths ENFP Consultant Psychologist Entrepreneur Actor Teacher Counselor Politician / Diplomat Writer / Journalist Television Reporter Computer Programmer, Systems Analyst, or Computer Specialist Scientist Engineer

Possible Career Paths INFP Writers Counselors / Social Workers Teachers / Professors Psychologists Psychiatrists Musicians Clergy / Religious Workers

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Chapter 10 :Learn Review How do we learn and what are the different types of learning? Compare the addressed learning theories, which learning theorists do you agree with most and why? Analyze each theorist’s perspective, determine what level of Bloom’s taxonomy is being addressed by each. Explain the theories of learning. Who is Howard Gardener? Explain his creation. What are learning styles and how can they affect you in college?