FINAL FLASHCARDS
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They define learning as a relatively permanent change in behavior as a result of practice or process that leads to change as practice or experiences.
Behaviorists
They define learning as a process that leads to change as a result of experience.
Cognitive psychologists
“In other words, learning is the acquisition of __________, ______, and __________ through experiences.”
knowledge, skills, and attitudes,
“Learning is a transformational process that leads to personal growth and development.”
Learning helps an individual to adapt to the constantly changing environment. It starts at birth and continues throughout life.
“Learning is a constant process that can result from direct and indirect experiences.”
Individuals learn from one another through observation and imitation.
“Learning is important to the survival of human beings.”
It enables them to discover new knowledge, technology, and interventions.
LEARNING IS PURPOSEFUL
- Human action is motivated or inspired by one’s aims, goals, or intentions.
- Learning occurs because it is planned, desired, or even forced.
- No matter what the case, there is always a purpose why a person seeks more knowledge.
LEARNING IS A RESULT OF EXPERIENCE
- Learning is often associated with a change in behavior as a result of experience.
- This entails that learning comes with one’s interaction with the environment.
- They can make them meaningful only if they understand them well enough and be able to use and apply then in real-life situations.
This famous quotation exemplifies the connection between the physical and mental well-being of a person.
“A sound mind in a sound body”
LEARNING IS MULTIFACETED
- In order produce well-rounded graduates, education institutions must hone not only the intellectual but also the physical, social, emotional, and spiritual potentials of learners.
- Incidental knowledge, skills, and attitudes are also taught and developed.
LEARNING IS AN ACTIVE PROCESS
- Leaners should not be mere passive receivers of information.
- Learning is not rote memorization.
- The principle of teaching states that the students should be the center of the learning process.
WHAT HAPPENS DURING LEARNING?
Brain Changes - For the brain, it takes a set of knowledge and skills for its development. When a person learns something new, the brain undergoes changes.
Behavior Changes - Learning has been defined as a permanent change in behavior as a result of experience. Learning requires continuity of behavioral change.
It is the awareness of one’s thinking and the strategies one uses to learn.
Metacognition
He identified the two components of metacognition
Psychologist John Flavell
Metacognition is simply defined as…
cognition about cognition or thinking about thinking.
2 components of metacognition
- Metacognition Knowledge – Includes knowledge of cognitive tasks, and knowledge of the strategies to complete tasks.
- Metacognition Regulation – Refers to how an individual monitors and controls his or her cognitive processes.
Self-Regulated Learning (SRL) according to Zimmerman (2020)
It is the process in which students systematically direct their thoughts, feelings, and actions toward the attainment of their academic goals.
SRL is a self-directed process through which students transform their _______ ________ into ____________ _______.
mental abilities into academic skills.
SRL is a _______ process in which the student plans for a task, monitors his or her performance, and reflects on the outcome.
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The 3 essential components of self-regulated learning
- PLANNING – increases efficiency, control, and motivation.
- PROBLEM SOLVING – allows students to learn to think and look for solutions when faced with adversities.
- SELF-EVALUATION – increases self-awareness that leads to the better understanding of one’s own emotions, strengths, and weaknesses.
It refers to the attitudes and behaviors of students when preparing for tests or any learning assessment.
Study Habits
Below are some of the ways to develop good study habits:
- Get organized
- Prepare your review materials
- Ask help
- Test yourself or ask someone to test you
- Allot time to take a break and eliminate stress
- Create or join a study group
It is the belief in your own ability to succeed in achieving a goal.
Self-efficacy
Albert Bandura’s Theory of Self-Efficacy
In Albert Bandura’s social cognitive theory, self-efficacy refers to one’s belief in one’s ability to succeed in specific situations or accomplish a task. More often than not, one’s sense if self-efficacy can play a major role in how one approaches goals, tasks and challenges.