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The educator is vital in giving support, encouragement, and direction during the process of learning. The educator assists in identifying optimal learning approaches and activities that can both support and challenge the learner.
* Learning Needs
(WHAT the learner needs to learn)
* Readiness to Learn
(WHEN the learner is receptive to learning)
* Learning Style
(HOW the learner best learns)
Haggard, 1989
Needs are prioritized based on the following criteria: Mandatory: Needs that must be learned
for survival when the learners life or safety is threatened
Desirable: Needs that are not life-dependent but are related to well-being
Possible: Needs for information that are nice to know but not essential or required because they are not directly related to daily activities or the particular situation of the learner
1. Physical readiness
measures of ability complexity of task health status gender anxiety level support system
2. Emotional readiness
Anxiety level Support system motivation risk-taking behavior frame of mind developmental stage
3. Experiential readiness
level of aspiration past coping mechanisms cultural background locus of control orientation
4. Knowledge readiness
present knowledge base cognitive ability learning disabilities
Learning Styles
Environmental Preference Survey (EPS) (Dunn and Dunn Learning Style Inventory) Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)
Sociological
Physical
Psychological
Concrete experience
Abstract conceptualization
4MAT System
There is a combination of Kolbs model combined with right/left brain research. There are four types of learners. Educators can address all four learning styles by teaching sequentially from type-one learner to type-two learner, etc. Learning sequence is circular and cyclic.
Show them that you care, Be nice Fairness is important. Tell them they are important. Know their names. Give them a chance to talk-they want to show you what they know. Dialogue and participation is key. Dont be authoritarian; dont boss them around. Be democratic--Treat them as equals Acknowledge what they know; ask them lots of questions so they can demonstrate what they know Treat them as though theyre young, even if they arent Avoid sir and maam, which they may take as an insult Respect their experience
nkilkenny.wordpress.com/2006/08/30/generational-learning-styles-and-methods/