My understanding on different learning styles and its influence on learning:
My perspective on learning is that not all children and adults learn the same way. The book talks about different filters that people have, and that these filters can block what a person can take in while they are in class or a meeting. There are several different kinds of filters, each with a different effect on how a person can take in material that they are trying to comprehend. Also, each person also has a different learning style. One person may be a visual learner. That is, they may want to see everything and learn it that way. Another person may be auditory, and may want to listen. Another may be physical and learn by doing. Also, the attitude towards the message is important as well. If the message is not being well received, the input of the message may be distorted or “warped”.
The book then goes on to comment on different types of psychologists who studied children and their different learning patterns, such as the behaviorist, the cognitivist, and constructivist. In order to create the best possible situation for a child to learn, they need the best learning environment. They need to feel that they are comfortable with the classroom and that they can approach the teacher at will and can talk to them about their problems.
There are many factors that determine how a student learns, and in this intro chapter, I felt that they briefly summarized the main points.
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Hey Chris, Richard here. Have you pushed the cop button recently? Ha! Sorry I didn't give a more complete reply to your blog. I'll get in the hang of it. Take care!
I whole heartedly agree with your points on how the learner's ability to learn is directly dependent on the environment surrounding them. This can extend beyond the walls of the classroom into the environments of their "home-life." Unfortunately, many children, and even adults, are in less than ideal environments and circumstances that tend to dominate their thoughts and shape their being. This exposure can greatly limit their ability to engage in the learning process.
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