Transcript How Do We Learn?

How Do We Learn?
The ability to learn is unique to everyone.
However, there are specific factors that
must first be met.
1. The individual must be ready to
assimilate new knowledge.
2. The environment must be conducive to
the learner.
3. Their learning domain must be
identified.
Learning Domains
Cognitive
Affective
Psychomotor
Cognitive Domain
The ability to solve a math problem,
Using thought process to achieve a
goal.
Thinking things through.
Affective Domain
The individual has a desire to learn
They want to accept knowledge
The subject is of interest to them.
Psychomotor Domain
Dexterity needed to complete a task.
The ability to coordinate muscle
movement with thinking skills.
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Our Learning Environment
How it effects our ability to learn
Learning Environment
Try to make the setting helpful so
that your client can focus on the task
at hand.
Comfortable seating
Quiet setting
Lighting
Developmental Capability
Cognitive development influences
your client’s ability to learn.
Therefore their stage of intellectual
development must be assessed.
Age Group
Age reflects the development
capability for learning and learning
behaviors that can be acquired.
Learning occurs when behavior
changes as a result of experience or
growth (Wong and others, 1999)
Teaching the Adolescent
Help the adolescent learn about
feeling and the need for self
expression.
Use teaching as a collaborative
activity.
Use therapeutic communication.
Identify resources for learning,
homework, appropriate teaching
tools, calculators, books, pencils,etc.
Teaching Approaches
To be successful choose a teaching
approach that matches your clients
needs.
Telling
Selling
Participating
Entrusting
Reinforcing
Reinforcing
The principle of reinforcement applies to
the process of learning.
Positive reinforcement such as a smile or
praise and approval produces positive
learning experiences.
Negative reinforcement such as frowning,
sighing, shaking ones head serves only to
distance the client and detract from
learning.
The client may or may not wish to return.
They may feel worthless.
Reinforcement
Choosing an appropriate reinforcer
involves careful though and attention
to individual preferences.
Reinforcers should never be used as
threats, and are not always
successful with every client.
Teaching Strategies
Speak in words that the client can
understand.
Use the active voice when providing
instructions.
Present the most important
information first and summarize at
the end of the session
Use examples, and or illustrations
Teaching Strategies
Ask specific questions that address
what you have taught, and evaluate
the feedback from the client in forms
of questions and written problems.
Observe the clients ability to perform
the desired tasks.
Teaching Strategies
Preparation is the key.
Assess the clients learning domains
and styles. Ask yourself, how dose
the client learn best, visual, verbal or
written.
Use analogies that bring the material
closer to that which the client can
relate.
Teaching Strategies
Maintain attention and participation
by adjusting the intonation of your
voice when accentuating key points.
A learner remain interested in a
teacher who is actively enthusiastic
about the subject under discussion.
(Hinchiliff, 1999).
Socioeconomic Roadblocks
Illiteracy; the National Adult Literacy
Survey, conducted in the United
States, found that 44 million
Americans could not read or write.
Cultural Variables; Cultural beliefs,
values, language, perceptions, and
attitudes held by clients and their
families have an impact on learning.
Socioeconomic Roadblocks
Try to be aware of the client’s
cultural background, belief, and
ability to understand instructions.
Non Verbal Communication
Appearance; how one looks
Posture and gait; how one sits,
stands and moves is a form of self
expression
Facial expression; reveals emotions
Eye contact; signals readiness to
communicate
Hand gestures; emphasize,
punctuate, and clarify
Space and territoriality
Intimate; 18 in or less
Personal; 4 ft to 18 in
Social;12-14 ft
Public; beyond 12 ft
When interacting a personal to
intimate distances it is important to
be aware of your communication
skills.
Factors Affecting Communication
Growth and development
Attitudes, values, beliefs
Emotional status
Perceptions, personality
Gender
Self concept
Knowledge level
Customs and expectations
Levels of trust
Phases of Helping Relationships
Preinteraction; before the meeting
Orientation; clarification of goals,
roles,
Working; solve problems, accomplish
goals
Termination; evaluate goal
achievement
The Professional Teacher
Relationship
Professionalism
Courtesy
Confidentiality
Trust
Availability
Hope and encouragement
Humor
Respect for the individual and their beliefs
How you can make a
difference as a Mentor!
As a Mentor and tutor you will be
able to make a positive impact in
the lives of your clients.
Making a Change
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The confidence that you can inspire in
others will last a lifetime.
Many times it will be you, who will be
the first line of support.
Going in with the right attitude and
prepared teaching strategies will help
your clients in learning.
Be on Time
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It is a sign of disrespect for your
clients and well as for your
position when you do not arrive
on time.
Being on time shows respect for
others and your position as a
mentor.
It’s O.K. to get frustrated.
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Teaching is not easy. You will
give a lot of your time and effort,
and not always see the results
that you hope for. But have
hope, because you will be
making a positive difference in
the lives of all those you mentor
Track the Progress
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When the client exits from the
program, they will fill out an
evaluation of their experience,
as will the mentor.
It is in this fashion that the
progress and success of the
program can be measured.
Tracking
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Clients will be given a exit exam
on the material that they have
been tutored on, in collaboration
with their instructors. This exam
will be either written or online.
Their performance will be
tracked to see if their grade
improves.
Your part of the big picture,
Enjoy teaching,
it is one of the most honorable
professions.