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This paper discusses the importance of active learning, such as writing, engaging in discussions etc., which was the suggestion presented by the Association of American colleges in 1985. This idea brings forth the significance of a different sort of education, which encourages a student to participate in the learning process creatively.

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The paper relates the definition of instructional technology developed by AECT that "is the theory and practice of design, development, utilization, management, and evaluation of processes and resources for learning". The paper discusses how the definition expands on the issue of instructional technology by stipulating that instructional technology is a broad scope of tools that can be used in teaching and learning, with a consistent focus on "affecting and effecting" learning ("What", n.d.).

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"The definition of instructional technology developed by AECT "is the theory and practice of design, development, utilization, management, and evaluation of processes and resources for learning" ("What", n.d.). The definition expands on the issue of instructional technology by stipulating that instructional technology is a broad scope of tools that can be used in teaching and learning. With a consistent focus on "affecting and effecting" learning ("What", n.d.). The United States Department of Education states that in the realm of..."

Tags:education, learning, tech

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The paper describes the Marquardt model's six interactive and interdependent components that together form the action learning process. The paper addresses the problem, the assembly to the action learning group, the process used to develop questions and solutions, the action based on the recommendations that have been developed, the learning that is experienced through the solution that has been developed, and finally, the need for an action learning coach. The paper points out that in order for the action learning process to be successful, the six components laid out in the Marquardt model must be followed.

Outline:
The Problem
Action Learning Group
Questions
Action
Learning
Action Learning Coach

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"The ABC organization has recently hired a new President of Operations that wants action learning approaches to be implemented for organizational challenges that arise. After reviewing the operational processes of the organization several different problems were identified. In this organizational challenge when following the first step of the Marquardt Model the problem at the organization involves an issue with the company's use of written time sheets.After an analysis was conducted on the type of process that are used to keep track of the hours worked by hourly employees it was discovered there were some discrepancies between the hours listed and the actual hours that were worked.
"The problem with the discrepancies in written time sheets is it has resulted in unethical business practices to emerge in the organization as well as a loss in production and profit for the organization. The problem lies in the process used to keep a record of the hourly employs hours worked and the organizational culture that has bred the unethical business practice of recording hours on timesheets for hours that were never worked. Because the problem is sufficiently urgent to require immediate attention it is important that the organization not only address the problem but allows the solution process to provide learning for members of the organization."

Tags:problem, solution, employees, coach

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This paper explores the concept of hands-on learning, and how this strategy might be addressed effectively in terms of Virginia's Standards of Learning, in social studies at the secondary level. The paper explains that conversations with teachers during the course of the researcher's observations, internship, and student teaching has informed the researcher that upon the student reaching the secondary educational level, the majority of social studies classes are taught in lecture-style format with occasional use of PowerPoint presentations or projects. The paper asserts that elementary level social studies tend to be more interesting to students because they are taught through storytelling methods and hands-on projects. The paper concludes that active learning benefits the class' retention of this history and social sciences course content, and as well this type of instruction is supported in previous research findings. This paper contains illustrative figures and tables.

Outline:
Introduction
Terms and Definitions
Literature Review
Practical Application in Hands-on Active Learning Style
References

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"Research findings indicate that optimal learning involves more than students merely sitting and listening to lectures. (Chickering and Gamson, 1987) In spite of this being widely acknowledged 89% of all U.S. professors relate that passive learning is the model of instruction applied by all physical scientists and mathematicians. (Chickering and Gamson, 1991) Chickering and Gamson (1987) state of learning that it is not "...a spectator sport. Students do not learn much just by sitting in class listening to teachers, memorizing prepackaged assignments, and spitting out answers. They must talk about what they are learning, write about it, relate it to past experiences, and apply it to their daily lives. They must make what they learn part of themselves." According to Diane Starke (2009) in the work entitled: "Professional Development Module on Active Learning" it has been demonstrated by research that "...students learn more if they are actively engaged with the material they are studying." Starke states that active learning is "...in short, anything that students do in a classroom other than merely passively listening to an instructor's lecture. This includes everything from listening practices which help the students to absorb what they hear, to short writing exercises in which students react to lecture material, to complex group exercises in which students apply course material to "real life" situations and/or to new problems" and cites Paulson and Faust of California State University in Los Angeles."

Tags:education, secondary

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In this article, the writer discusses the social learning theory at the outset, and analyzes the statement of whether social learning does have an impact on criminal activities and on deviant behaviors. Next, the writer analyzes the culture conflict theory, with suitable examples, to find the inter-relationship that may exist between culture conflicts and criminal behaviors. The paper then discusses conflict in detail and looks at what role culture and conflict play in determining and leading to criminal behaviors and activities. The writer concludes that social learning theory and culture conflict theory both have an impact on criminal activity, criminal behaviors, and on the manner in which society responds to criminal behavior as far as prevention and punishment are concerned.

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"In order to compare and contrast the social learning theory, culture conflict theory and criminal activity, one must, at the outset delve into what exactly social learning theory is comprised of, and what its important tenets are. First, social learning theory proposes that an individual would be able to learn by observing others around him; that is, observance of people's behaviors, and also the observance of the outcomes of those behaviors. Learning can occur, states the theory, without a change in behavior. It must be remembered that behaviorists often state that learning will be represented by a change in behaviors, but according to social learning theorists, it is possible for people to learn completely through observation alone, and that this learning need not necessarily show through in their performances, in any capacity. What this in essence means is that learning need not lead to changes in behavior. Third, social learning theorists feel that cognition plays a very important in learning."

Tags:behaviors, cognition, observation, society

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This paper is a research project to prove that by including the arts actively in the learning process, students learn more comprehensively and efficiently than by the traditional methods of teaching. The author feels that this research is important because by incorporating the arts, such as dance, movement, drama, visual arts and music, in the curriculum of her students, she will diversify the curriculum and provide her students with the best possible chance for success. This paper states that the method of research will be qualitative/narrative and will use videotaping to measure results.

Table of Contents
Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Research Questions/Journey Leading to Research Questions
Significance of Study

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"Dance, drama and music are but a few examples of teaching tools that engage a student's sense of sound, touch, feeling and emotion. Intelligence cannot simply be measured by assessing the ability of students to produce written material. Many students are in fact, spatially oriented. An engineer for example, is much more likely to create a 'picture' in his/her mind of a project to be completed, rather than write a book about the structure. Education is not a product to swallow without reflection and struggle, nor is it information to pour into a waiting but empty brain."

Tags:qualitative, dance, tradition, diversification, videotaping

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This paper discusses active in-depth learning and looks at the ten principles which guide its application. The paper explains that it is a teaching/learning method designed to stimulate the students to think and create and solve problems and to see the practical application of their learning in the real world.

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"This paper looks at the principle of active in-depth learning which is a method of teaching which emphasizes personalized teacher-student and student-student interaction. It promotes creative thinking, problem solving, exploration and experimentation, presenting the learning material in a meaningful real-life way which engages the student's mind and promotes learning. Assessment is based on not only what the student knows but what they can do. Active in-depth learning refers to a method of teaching and learning geared towards interaction between the student and teacher to promote learning and at..."

Tags:in-depth learning, active vs passive

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This research paper examines the introduction of cooperative learning strategies in the primary classroom and how cooperative learning enables students to become actively engaged in a collaborative student-centered learning process that develops both their academic and their social skills. The paper concludes that cooperative learning assisted students not only in their learning but also in their development of social skills and social interactions with others. The paper also recommends that more research should be vested in studying cooperative learning and cooperative learning techniques for further future application in the classroom.

Outline:
Introduction
Purpose Of The Study
Significance Of The Study
Rationale
Research Questions
Methodology
Literature Review
Summary Of Literature Reviewed
Findings
Conclusions
Recommendations

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"Sub Question six in this study asked if pupils social skills develop when they are encouraged to participate in group and class building activities? The task in this part of the study involved pupils carrying out various team and class building activities at the beginning of each day to develop social skills and peer interaction over a period of approximately 10 weeks. Observation of the researcher in this study indicates that pupils were introduced to one social skill for the week and that social skill was developed through a series of 5 different team or class building activities for the week. Pupils had never had a social skill target before, only academic targets but their familiarity with academic targets made the introduction of a social target straightforward."

Tags:learning, process, classroom, organization, layout, lesson, structure

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The paper discusses how in nursing, it is important to have links between education, practice and knowledge development, and, in order to learn effectively, the student must be actively involved in the learning process. The paper explains how the center of teaching will be shifted to the learner only through the adoption of particular pedagogies such as experiential learning or phenomenological and narrative pedagogy. The paper emphasizes that the focus is on meeting students' learning needs and on accommodating their learning styles.

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"In nursing it is important to have links between education, practice, and knowledge development. In order to learn effectively, the student must be actively involved in the learning process. The center of teaching will be shifted to the learner only through the adoption of particular pedagogies such as experiential learning or phenomenological and narrative pedagogy. The focus is on meeting the student's learning needs and on accommodating their learning style. As Young and Paterson (2007, p. 6) state, "in student-centered teaching, the educator begins with the experience of the student and together they build knowledge, skills, and competencies for...""

Tags:learning, goals, narrative

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This research paper begins with an introduction to cooperative learning strategy. The author then chose three articles that show how research over the years examine the way cooperative learning in bilingual classrooms benefits limited English proficient students and what activities teachers can integrate in classrooms in order to meet the needs of diverse language learners. The summary of the articles is followed by a discussion, specific examples of the implications for classroom practice, and ways that one can apply theory to practice.

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"It is a challenge today for educators to meet the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse students. Yet, cooperative learning instructional strategy is found to be one of the most effective ways to promote successful academic achievement, language acquisition, and social development for English language learners. When classroom activities are meaningful, interesting, and relevant, learning is occurring at every level. In successfully organized groups, language minority students will gain proficiency in English, and their native language."

Tags:bilingual, cooperative, education, english, groups, language, learners, learning, minority, strategy, students