Category: Standard 3: Professional Practice

7 types of learning styles of theory Visual, kinesthetic, aural, social, solitary, verbal, logical. 1.Visual Visual or spatial learners supposedly retain information best by viewing pictures or images and respond well to colors and mind maps. 2.Kinesthetic Kinesthetic learners are all about doing things physically. Role playing, using things like flashcards or carrying out the … Read More “What are the 7 types of learning styles of theory” »

Learning Styles Learning Styles are based on the idea that people learn in different ways, and that each individual has a natural or preferred way of learning. For example, one model of Learning Styles categories people as Visual, Auditory, or Kinesthetic learners. Visual learners are thought to learn best through visual aids like pictures, watching … Read More “What are Learning Styles?” »

What is the difference between a concept and a generalisation? Generalization When you make a statement about all or most of the people or things together, you are making a generalization. Eg: – All birds have wings. Many children eat cereal for breakfast. Solids dissolve faster if they are smaller and the solution is warmer. … Read More “What is the difference between a concept and a generalisation?” »

Yerkes and Dodson-law Psychologists Robert Yerkes and John Dodson developed a first version of the pressure performance curve back in 1908. They used it to show the relationship between arousal (pressure) and performance for Yerkes-Dodson Law. Our version, above, incorporates several fresh ideas that make it a useful tool for understanding, and managing, pressure in … Read More “Yerkes and Dodson -pressure performance curve” »

Stress and the Pressure Performance Curve  

How to give equal opportunity for learners in classroom? Equal Opportunities at school is about giving individuals the opportunity to develop their talents and intelligences at optimum level. Using multicultural themes, to value diversity. Having adaptable resources like large print/braille/audio tape for students, if necessary, gives every student an equal opportunity. Delivery of Lessons Actively … Read More “How to give equal opportunity for learners in classroom?” »

Definition: McClelland’s Needs Theory was proposed by a psychologist David McClelland, who believed that the specific needs of the individual are acquired over a period of time and gets molded with one’s experience of the life. McClelland’s Needs Theory is sometimes referred to as Three Need theory or Learned Needs Theory. McClelland has identified three … Read More “McClelland’s Needs Theory” »

Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is a psychological theory about what drives human behavior and what makes humans feel fulfilled. It represents five key human needs that people must meet in order to achieve well-being. They are:   1.physiological needs 2.safety 3.love and belonging 4.esteem 5.self-actualization

One thing teacher try to do at the start of a new class or school year is get to know their students. This serves multiple purposes, one of which is to get to know what they enjoy and what their interests are—what motivates their students. Motivation plays a key role in education. There are two … Read More “Motivation in Education” »