WK 5 : Learning styles

Question 1

What are the 3 types of learning styles categorised by Zhang and Sternberg?

Answer 1

1. Personality centered (big 5)
2. Cognitive centered (learning styles)
3. Activity centered (different processing)

Question 2

What is surface processing?

Answer 2

• Focus on memorizing and facts
• Not understanding
• Performance goal orientation

Question 3

What is deep processing?

Answer 3

• Desire to understand
• Greater learning/retention
• Thinks critically

Question 4

Is deep learning or surface learning better

Answer 4

• You want a combination of both to learn effectively
• surface learning = foundations of knowledge
• Deep learning = further engagement in concepts and content

Question 5

How do lectures relate to deep and surface learning?

Answer 5

Lectures = good for surface learning, but only useful when students reflect and critique them (deep learning)

Question 6

How to become a deep learner

Answer 6

• Organize content coherently
• Critically analyze ideas
• Monitor and reflect on understanding

Question 7

What is the Reasoned Action Approach (RAA) Model?

Answer 7

It’s by Fishbein and Ajzen, modeling how beliefs influence behavior in various areas.

Question 8

What do initial beliefs in RAA vary across?

Answer 8

Individuals.

Question 9

What does the RAA Model suggest about intentions and behavior?

Answer 9

Intentions predict behavior, and intentions are predicted by three sets of beliefs.

Question 10

What are the three sets of beliefs in RAA?

Answer 10

1. Behavioral beliefs (outcome impact)
2. Normative belief (strength of social norms)
3. Control beliefs (sense of agency)

Question 11

How can RAA be used for behavior change?

Answer 11

• Target all 3 beliefs.
• Include diverse activities.
• Utilize target setting (If I… Then I…).
• Allow time for reflection/implementation