Name of Visual Acuity Chart?
Snellen Chart
What does 20/100 mean on a Snellen Chart
What you see at 20 feet away, a normal person sees at 100 feet away
How many mistakes do you get on a row in the Snellen Test?
Audiometer Steps
Education
A systematic, sequential, scientifically based course of action involving two interdependent operations (teaching and learning)
Teaching
Sharing information and experiences while incorporating interpersonal skills and problem solving skills to support change in the behavior of the learner
Learning
A change in behavior that can be observed or measured as a result of exposure to stimuli from teaching (knowledge, skills, and attitudes acquired)
How do we know what our learners REALLY know?
The best way is to look at their behavioral changes
Learning Theories/Theory
We cannot directly measure ____
learning
What determines which theory of learning you choose to use?
you, your philosophy, your learner, and what you are teaching
4 Important Learning Theories
Behaviorist Learning Theory
Learning in Behaviorist Learning Theory is …
Passive
In behaviorist theory, altering the stimulus can ..
modify the learner’s attitudes and responses
Cognitive Learning Theory
Learning in Cognitive Learning Theory is …
Active (learner directs and is actively engaged in the process)
Concept Scaffolding
past experiences, perceptions, ways of incorporating and thinking about information, expectations and social influences affect learning and building of concepts in cognitive learning theory
Social Learning Theory
Example Process of Social Learning Theory
(external) role model behavior –> (internal) learner observes role model –> (internal) learner processes and represents behavior in memory –> (internal) memory guides performance of models action –> (external) performance (or not) of behavior influences by (internal) factors of consequences of doing the behavior and covert cognitive activity
Humanistic learning Theory
In Humanistic Learning theory, who chooses what needs to be learned?
the LEARNER, not the educator, since self responsibility is stressed
Maslows Hierarchy of Needs Levels
Top to Bottom:
Self Actualization Esteem Love/Belonging Safety Physiological
Variables that Influence Learning in General?
H.E.L.P.D.E.L
Health Status/Values Environment Literacy and health literacy Previous learning experience Developmental levels Educator characteristics Learner Style