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What is the nature of learning processes according to the 14 principles?
It is most effective when it is an intentional process of constructing meaning from information and experience
What are the goals of the learning process according to the 14 principles?
To create meaningful, coherent representations of knowledge over time with instructional guidance
How does the successful learner construct knowledge according to the 14 principles?
By linking new information with existing knowledge in meaningful ways
What does strategic thinking entail according to the 14 principles?
Creating and using a repertoire of thinking and reasoning strategies to achieve complex learning goals
What is higher order thinking about according to the 14 principles?
Higher order thinking involves selecting and monitoring mental operations to facilitate creative and critical thinking
How is learning influenced according to the 14 principles?
Learning is influenced by environmental factors, including culture, technology, and instructional practices
What contributes to intrinsic motivation to learn?
Higher-order thinking and natural curiosity
What is required for the acquisition of complex knowledge and skills?
Extended learner effort and guided practice
When is learning most effective in terms of individual differences?
When differences in learners' linguistic, cultural, and social backgrounds are taken into account
What influences learning through interpersonal relations and communication with others?
Social interactions
What is an integral part of the learning process in terms of standards and assessment?
Setting appropriately high and challenging standards
What stimulates intrinsic motivation according to the text?
Tasks of optimal novelty and difficulty, relevant to personal interests
What do individual differences in learning refer to?
Different strategies, approaches, and capabilities for learning
What is unlikely without a learner's motivation to learn?
Willingness to exert extended effort for complex knowledge and skills
'Acquisition of complex knowledge and skills requires' what, according to the text?
'Extended learner effort and guided practice'
What is influenced by social interactions interpersonal relations, and communication with others?
Learning
Study Notes
Learning Processes and Principles
- The 14 principles of learning highlight the importance of understanding the learning process and its various aspects.
Goals of the Learning Process
- The primary goals of the learning process are to construct knowledge, think strategically, and engage in higher-order thinking.
Constructing Knowledge
- Successful learners construct knowledge by actively processing and transforming information.
Strategic Thinking
- Strategic thinking involves the ability to plan, think critically, and solve problems.
Higher-Order Thinking
- Higher-order thinking includes critical thinking, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation.
Influences on Learning
- Learning is influenced by the learner's background, motivation, and interactions with others.
Intrinsic Motivation
- Intrinsic motivation is fueled by the learner's interests, curiosity, and desire to learn.
Acquisition of Complex Knowledge and Skills
- The acquisition of complex knowledge and skills requires motivation, effort, and persistence.
Individual Differences in Learning
- Learning is most effective when tailored to individual differences, such as learning styles, prior knowledge, and cognitive abilities.
Interpersonal Relations and Communication
- Learning is influenced by social interactions, interpersonal relations, and communication with others.
Standards and Assessment
- Setting standards and assessing learning outcomes are integral parts of the learning process.
Stimulating Intrinsic Motivation
- Intrinsic motivation is stimulated by providing autonomy, opportunities for self-directed learning, and feedback.
Individual Differences
- Individual differences in learning refer to the unique characteristics, strengths, and weaknesses of each learner.
Acquisition of Complex Knowledge and Skills
- Acquisition of complex knowledge and skills is unlikely without a learner's motivation to learn.
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