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LEARNING AND THE LEARNERS

TEH CHIEW LAN

EDUCATION STUDIES DEPARTMENT
IPGKPP
tehchiewlan@ipgm.edu.my
016-4849559

Overview
Entrance Survey
New RMK
Semester Plan
Lectures and Tutorials
Main References Book
Project Assignment
School Based Experience (SBE)
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Main References
Schunk, D. H. (2012). Learning theories: An

educational perspective. (6th ed.). Boston:

Pearson Education, Inc.

Trilling, B., & Fadel, C. (2009). 21st Century

Skills: Learning for life in our times. San
Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

Woolfolk, A.E. (2012). Educational

psychology(12th ed.).New Jersey: Prentice Hall.

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Project Assignment
Academic Writing 50%
SBE Report 20%
Presentation 30%

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Lectures and Tutorials

Tutorial Discussion
Cooperative Learning
Group distribution
Activities based learning
Lectures notes and References
Facebook / whatsapp group
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Topic 1:
Concept of Teaching and
Learning

Activities
Prepare a piece of colour paper
Lets fold a Paper Helicopter
Hands On activities
Reflection
Sharing of experience
Competition
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Reflection
Using iTHINK circle map, list
characteristics of Teaching
characteristics of Learning
Principles of learning

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Content
Definition of teaching and

learning
Principles of learning
Types of learning

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Concept of Teaching

Teaching
Operational Definitions of

Teaching
Descriptive Definitions of
Teaching

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Operational Definitions of
Teaching
"the action of a person who

teaches; the profession of a

teacher
"teaching is imparting knowledge
or skill
stimulation, guidance, direction
and encouragement of learning.
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Descriptive Definitions of
Teaching (1)
Teaching as Success

"teaching is that which results in

learning
This is the process - product approach
Teaching as Intentional Activity
"teaching is undertaking certain tasks
or activities the intention of which is to
induce learning
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Descriptive Definitions of
Teaching (2)
Teaching as Normative Activity

"normative teaching requires that the

activities of teaching conform to
certain ethical conditions
Scientific Definition of Teaching
"teaching is the process of carrying out
those activities that experience has
shown to be effective in getting
students to learn"
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Teaching is ..

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Characteristics of Teaching
includes the provision of desirable

information
To achieve learning outcomes
Needs efficient planning

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Principles of Teaching
Using previous knowledge
Considering individual difference
Meaningfulness
Obtain learning outcomes
Proceeding from simple to complex,

concrete to abstract, general to

specific.
Creative and innovative
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Concept of Learning

WhatisLearning?
1. LearningisinferredfromPERFORMANCE.
PERFORMANCE
Ifthereisnobehaviortoobservethenwecantsay
forsurewhetherornotlearninghasoccurred.
2.LearninginvolvesACHANGEINTHEMENTAL
STATEofanorganism.Acquiredknowledgemustbe
codedorrepresentedinthebrain.
3.LearningstemsfromEXPERIENCE
Thisdistinguisheslearningfrominstinct,which
referstobehaviorspresentatbirth.

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Learning
Knowledge acquisition
an experience which produces a relatively

permanent change in potential behaviour.

excludes natural changes of behaviour due to biological
growth, temporary changes due to effects of drugs or
physical fatigue.

an inferred change in the organisms mental state

which results from experience and which

influences in a relatively permanent fashion the
organisms potential for subsequent adaptive
behavior.

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Learning is ..

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Characteristics of Learning
Changes of behavior
Active involvement
Attainment of goal
Growth in experience, knowledge and

skill
Lifelong process
Organizing experience
Interaction and communication
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Types of Learning
Formal Learning
Informal learning
Non-Formal Learning

Do you know the different of

these learning? Give an example of
each types of learning.
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Formal Learning
Organized, guided by a formal

curriculum, leads to a formally

recognized credential such as a
high school completion diploma or
a degree, and is often guided and
recognized by government at some
level. Teachers are usually trained
as professionals in some way.

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Informal Learning
No formal curriculum and no credits

earned. The teacher is simply

someone with more experience
such as a parent, grandparent or a
friend. A father teaching his child to
play catch or a babysitter teaching
a child their ABCs is an example of
informal education.

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Non-formal Learning
Organized, may or may not be guided by a

formal curriculum.
led by a qualified teacher or by a leader with
more experience. Though it doesnt result in a
formal degree or diploma, non-formal education
is highly enriching and builds an individuals
skills and capacities.
Continuing education courses for example,
attending conferences, seminars, short courses,
training camp, colloquium, workshop and training
program.
Achieve short term learning purposes
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Types of Learning in New

Generation
E-learning
Web-based learning
Digital Game-based learning
Online Learning
Multimedia Learning
Social Media Learning
Mobile Learning
Virtual Learning
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Categories of Learning Gagn

Gagn identifies five major
categories of learning. Different
internal and external conditions
are necessary for each type of
learning.

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GagnsNine Events Of
Instruction

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Relationship between
Teaching and Learning

Teaching is what teachers do, while

learning is what students do.

Teaching and learning are a process that
happened concurrently in the classroom
Teaching is effective only when learning
are effective and meaningful
Teachers are responsible to ensure effective
student learning in the classroom
Teachers are accountable for student
learning despite poor parenting, negative
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attitudes, and other
social ills.

Learning Principles of Ewell

Principles of Learning-Ewell
Active involvement
Pattern recognition and connectivism
Informal learning
First hand experience
Compelling Situation
Continuous reinforcement
Stimulating environment
Reflection
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