Category Archives: Theories of Learning (EDS 103)

“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.” – Benjamin Franklin I am writing my final blog for this course with a grateful heart and inspired mind. The lessons I learned went beyond the course objectives. The challenge of deep thinking and deep learning at first wasContinue reading “Deeply Involved”

I want constructivist teaching and learning in my classroom. I started my journey as an educator because our children deserve more. More context, more real world application, experiences, more voice for students in their learning. The learning module of constructivism in action exhibited what I want to aim for in my education practice. This isContinue reading “Path to Constructivism”

My daughter proudly shows off her “calculator” skills as she recently discovered my pocket calculator. I know she knows how to use it as she got the answer right. And I know her answer is right because I know my multiplication.  I remember countless hours and days ( or even months?) spent memorizing the multiplicationContinue reading “7 x 7 = 49”

Knowledge is power. But what powers knowledge? Learning powers knowledge. According to cognitive theories, learning is a mental process that involves changes in people’s mental structure. Our learning is affected by changes in our mental structure. Consequently, changes in our mental structure can facilitate improvement of learning. The different cognitive learning theories provided an explanationContinue reading “What powers knowledge?”

My two wonderful daughters are my inspiration when I decided to start my journey to be a teacher. Through their curious eyes, wandering minds and energy filled hands and feet, they fueled me to search for experiences that will occupy our days and satisfy their yearnings for something more.  People say parents are the firstContinue reading “The Model in Me”

Positive reinforcement changed my course in college. My transition from high school living at home to college staying in a dormitory made my first semester a memorable one. Like some freshmen, I was homesick. While my block mates are enjoying their independence away from restrictions of home, I was sulking in every class. I couldn’tContinue reading “Changing the Course”

There are several theories and debates in defining intelligence. Some psychologists would say there is general intelligence while others suggest there is multiple intelligence. Proponents of having general intelligence Charles Spearman states that there is a general cognitive ability or the g factor that governs an individual’s performance in different mental aptitude tests.  This generalContinue reading “Is intelligence important?”

Learning is not merely about education nor it is about having the knowledge. Initially, I defined learning as continuous improvement, the life-long quest for acquiring knowledge but after the first module of this course my understanding and appreciation for learning changed, grew and motivated me.  Learning As a Student Remember the saying “Life is theContinue reading “Learning of learning”