Analytical Thinking, Effective Communication, And Collaboration

Students will be able to engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions, on grade-level topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing

Today, even with the Internet, students still need to know how to acquire information and retain knowledge. While information is quickly and easily found on the Internet, younger students should only use it to start the process of narrowing down an idea and looking for resources that can further deep research. Having patience after locating the resources and fully researching a subject is a

Like all theories the one Knowles propositioned of Andragogy was debated and critiqued with much discussion over the years. Debates on whether or not Andragogy could even be considered a theory for adult learning ensued throughout the 1980s. The main contention of this debate being that Andragogy may not even be considered a theory, rather a basic principle following of good learning practices. Another critique that continues to present day is the assumption that all adults share the same characteristics in learning. Knowles eventually pitted Andragogy vs. Pedagogy and admitted that both were perfectly applicable to both adults and children depending on the situation.

The student must not be scared in their educational environment and be able to voice their opinions. For instance, if a question or confusion arises during a lesson, the student must ask for clarification for their own understanding on the topic. Likewise, the student must also take action if they are struggling in school because it is their responsibility to ensure that they understand the material that is covered in their classes. In addition to asking questions and seeking help, communications between students is essential to maximize the learning experience. It is not rare for a student to pose a different interpretation on a topic because each and every individual has their own unique perspective, and that is why it is important for all students to communicate about their own ideas. As a result of the different ideas, it can enlighten other students and that is the formula to successful thinking. Furthermore, this opportunity can ignite a passion for the students. Communication is a practical skill that is necessary for a successful future in society. While active participation can be beneficial to one student, some people can argue that it is disrupting the classroom learning and it can be detrimental to other students. In certain cases, that may be true, but more than likely the question being asked is a question that multiple students have but are too shy to ask for themselves. To engage

I am looking forward to reading the article you shared by Annie Murphy. I think it’s great when educators share strategies that are effective and help support students learning. I plan to implement many of the strategies that you shared from Murphy in your initial post. For instance, one of them was to start with a question instead of the answer. True open-ended question genuinely invite authentic reflection and discussion (CEA, 2016, para. 20). As we ask open-ended questions this is a way to elicit discussion, brainstorm solutions to a problem, or create new opportunities. Also, the quality of student response will increase if, they know the teacher is seriously interested in their input, plans to discuss the results with them, and is willing

Do you see a value in collaborative learning, pursuing knowledge through peer engagement and feedback? Do you see a difference in how deeply you explore a topic when you are alone vs. when you're working in a group?

Talking with others and sharing information is definitely a better way to learn than listening to a lecture, or trying to gain knowledge independently. As Clark (2011) states, engaging with another person in a way that encourages talking with, questioning, or confronting, helps the reflective process by placing the learner in a safe environment so that self-revelation may take place. Without support from professors and understanding, tolerant classmates, my learning experience might have been a negative experience. Fortunately, the activities in classes that required collaborative learning practices, and allowed for open exchange of ideas, taught me how to participate fully in adult learning

By participating in this learning assignment, the opportunity to increase self-awareness and critical thinking was presented, and it allowed for this student to hear two different arguments that supported the same cause. It is always interesting to sit in a room with fellow students and discuss how the same material that has been read can be processed differently. This student was able to relate this learning to the group

As a teacher, I can always benefit from understanding my students’ a learning styles in my classroom because this knowledge highlights the strengths of my students and guides my choice of the best teaching techniques. When dealing with divergers, I would focus in my class on methods that include relationship activities, such as role-playing open discussion, and small group work. Moreover, divergers prefer to create their own curriculum and avoid too much paperwork, and when they receive personalized instructions, they perform better. On the other hand, assimilators who prefer to learn through thinking and processing, can perform well in the lecture setting. Therefore, lectures that start from high-level concepts and work down to the detail and include precise and accurate knowledge, presented by an expert engage assimilators the most. They also prefer to receive instructions in informational forms, such as lectures and reading while they tend to be unaware of the emotional climate

As we know, teaching and learning for adults is a process of negotiation characterized by learners taking control and self-responsibility in their learning process. Moreover, much of adult learning theory is based on the idea that experience is the basis for genuine education. Clearly, heutagogy is a constructivist perspective that shares the common assumption that learning is the construction of meaning from experience and emphasizes the collaborative nature of learning and the importance of cultural and social context. In addition, heutagogy as an extension of andragogy includes more interaction between the teacher and student; student to student; and student to content/expert. With heutagogy, teaching and learning have moved into a more connected, creative education that integrates web 2.0 and social media to promote cooperative learning, global learning, shared reflections, and creation of learner-generated

Topic: Use of novelty pedagogical strategies such as cooperative learning, group dynamic discussions, and journal writing to increase student participation.

I have some weaknesses and strengths in regards to communication, teamwork, and social intelligence. I am weak at;

Over the course of this semester, I have had the opportunity to learn about educational psychology. I have always enjoyed psychology and was especially interested in how it applied to teaching in the classroom. There were five specific concepts we discussed over the semester that especially interested me. I found that homogenous and heterogeneous grouping, extrinsic and intrinsic motivation, operant conditioning, cooperative learning, and divergent versus convergent thinking are five psychological concepts that every teacher should learn about in preparation for teaching.

Pedagogy is not simply just the practise of teaching or the transfer of knowledge from one individual to another. It involves a vast array of teaching strategies that support intellectual engagement. It creates a supportive learning environment, encouraging reflective thought and action. It enhances the relevance of new learning whilst facilitating shared learning and making connections to prior learning and experiences (Crown 2007).

The learning theories discussed in this lesson such as behaviourism, social learning theory, constructivism, cognitive learning theory, and the social constructivism/ sociocultural theory are all useful and important to implement in the classroom as an educator. I really like the social learning theory and this is one theory that I will always implement in my classroom. This theory explains how observing other’s behavior and perceiving the consequences, through observational learning and modeling can influence learning and behavior (Vousden, Wood, & Holliman, 2014). Learning can take place by watching other people in the environment. The best way to implement this strategy in my classroom is to model positive and appropriate behavior on how students should be in the classroom. Students will see learn the concept of good behavior by watching the me as the teacher and other students around the classroom.