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Examining a Psychology for LearningHow do people learn? What influences how people involve themselves in the teaching-learning process? There are time proven principles and laws of psychology which will, if utilized in a positive way, influence how much and how well people learn. For a principle to be a "true" principle, it must be applicable to many situations. A principle, as used in this book, connotes a "fundamental truth which is applicable to many situations." Principles differ from laws since a law is "an absolute truth which has withstood the test of time." Since the art and science of teaching is a "learned" or an acquired ability, it can be perfected and improved through (a) actual experience in teaching, and (b) the application of psychological principles and laws of learning which affect how people learn more and better. Learning principles, either individually or in concert with each other, when applied in a positive learning environment tend to "turn students on!" The prerequisite to good teaching is an enthusiastic teacher who can interest students in the subject matter being presented! Before learning can occur, however, students must want to learn. They must be motivated to learn! Students only learn through their own efforts. Teachers cannot learn for their students - they can only provide the opportunity for students to learn! What makes students was to interact and to learn? -The Power of Positive Teaching. By Floyd G. McConnick, Jr.
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Syllabus Building a Basis for Education Planning Process Writing Objectives Testing Interpreting Test Data Educational Foundations Teaching Effectiveness Learning Styles Problem Solving and Lecturing Using Discussions Conducting Demonstrations Applications of Learning This website was last updated on Thursday, August 16, 2001 10:43 AM. This is version 1.1. If you have any questions about this site, please email ddavies@ag.arizona.edu. If you have any questions about the course, please email Dr. James Knight at jknight@ag.arizona.edu. |