The Learning Process Part 1 - ATP Flight School Flashcards
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Define learning.
A change in behavior as a result of experience.
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What is learning theory?
A body of priniciples that attempts to explain how people learn.
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What are the two main learning theories?
Behaviorism and cognitive theory
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What is behaviorism?
Human behavior is based on observable and measurable responses to stimuli. External view of learning.
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What is cognitive theory?
Human behavior is based more on a person’s thought process, cognition, and decision-making than external stimuli. Internal view of learning.
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What is a perception?
An observation of the world through the five senses, and the meaning a person gives to that sensation.
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What factors affect perception?
Physical organism, goals and values, self-concept, time and opportunity, and element of threat.
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Give an example of how the physical organism can affect perception.
A student with poor hearing will have a reduced ability to perceive their surroundings.
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Give an example of how goals and values affect perception.
If a student doesn’t believe that a lesson will help them achieve their goals, they may not focus their attention or energy to observe and learn the content.
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Explain how self-concept affects perception.
A student whose experiences build their self-image remains open to more experiences. A student with a negative self-image may think that they aren’t capable of learning or doing something, and may give up before they even try.
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Give an example of how time and opportunity affect perception.
A student who has only seen one landing hasn’t had enough opportunity to percieve or learn the maneuver.
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Explain how element of threat affects perception.
A student will focus all their senses on whatever is scaring them, instead of using the senses to observe the maneuver being taught.
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Define insight.
Insight is the grouping of perceptions into meaningful wholes.
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How can an instructor facilitate student insight?
By pointing out the relationship of perceptions to the lesson being taught.
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Define knowledge.
Information that humans are consciously aware of and can articulate.
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What are the three phases of acquiring knowledge?
Memorization, understanding, and concept learning.