My Learning Journey so far – An exploration of your learning experiences
Understanding the importance of reflection is becoming increasly important for teachers in a changing world. In this essay I discuss key theorist and their theories and how they impact on perspectives on learning. Watson and Skinner leaders in behavioural learning and how there aspect on reinforcement have shaped classroom learning. Piaget's cognitive learning theory is explored through foundations of reading. Glaserfield’s constructivism theory was prominent to peer assessments throughout my learning experience. Bundura’s social learning theory
Positive reinforcement and consent encouragement is a key part of learning, which I observed in my week of placement. The students would get that feedback from their teacher after doing a task correct, it would allow the students to excel with the next task with a positive outlook and enough encouragement to do it on their own. It gave the students a safe and supported platform for their learning to occur ‘ (Mackay, 2013, pp. 360)
John B. Watson and B. F. Skinner both leaders in the behavioural learning theory believed that checking student's work regularly and providing feedback as well as encouragement is a form of positive teaching and learning that can enhance the students performance (Nagel 2013, pp. 80) has touched on this part of the theory briefly. ‘Feedback plays a crucial role in effective student learning and may in fact be the most important contributor to learning’ (Ferguson, 2013, pp. 443)
I found the element of feedback and encouragement an important part in learning, not only my own but in assisting others. Even though it could only be a few words of encouragement or reinforcement I would notice ju...
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...nd towards the end of my learning journey it was almost like muscle memory. I do find myself to be a better learner when I have a physical person in front of me doing the action.
Reflecting on my learning journey I have applied theoretical perspectives into practice and have shaped my own learning practices. The behavioural learning theory was a key practice in my learning journey as it created a positive learning environment. Along with the cognitive theory it reinforced my own belief in the need for memory based learning. Peer to peer assessments and peer learning really shaped my own journey and created new discussions. Observing actions and learning them through other people was a learning experience that I found to be most beneficial. In conclusion the importance of reflection in teaching practices is extremely importance, especially is a changing world.
When becoming a reflective practitioner, the knowledge allow them to know how to support children while providing them with a deeper understanding of how children develop; theories are continuously being researched and developed in order to provided more research on learning experiences and high-quality learning opportunities. Theories are vital to work as practitioners will be able to understand various things about children like their development, behaviour and reaction as well as styles of learning and attachment and transition needs; each part is vital in order
Children can be taught (conditioned) to provide the correct responses/answers through using positive or negative reinforcement (Cooper, 2012). Positive behaviour management usually involves rewarding acceptable behaviour from pupils (CBG- catch them being good) and ignoring unacceptable behaviour. In theory pupils will be encouraged to repeat the acceptable behaviour, and the unacceptable behaviour will gradually descend (Cremlin and Arthur, 2014). I have witnessed positive reinforcements during placement. The rewards included verbal praise and House Points were given out to the children doing what was asked of them. Theoretically it has been argued that unacceptable behaviour, if met with a negative response by the teacher, may in fact be perceived by the pupil as having been rewarded (any attention being better than none for some pupils) and thus negative behaviour will not fade away but be continued. Cremlin and Arthur (2014) continued by stating ignoring it is better! Bad behaviour and a negative response, theoretically equals a reward for the child, as the child is getting the attention they desire. However, Cremlin and Arthur (2014) believe this argument makes good sense theoretically, but can be difficult to implement which I have found already on placement. I have found in some situations rewarding good behaviour does improve those that are not listening. This was evident in whole class discussions and P.E lessons (see appendix 7. Page,
Reflection is the process of reviewing an experience in order to describe analyse, evaluate and so inform learning about practice (Reid 1993). There are many reflective models that I could have used, including Johns (2004), Driscoll (2000), Atkins and Murphy (1994), Kolb’s (1984), and Gibbs (1988).
Also, continually seek feedback from my preceptor has been crucial. Learning from my previous experiences, I have realized that a balance of ongoing constructive, and appreciative feedback has a very positive impact on both my learning, and confidence level. Therefore, during my first meeting with my preceptor, I discussed how important her feedback is to me, which has ensured that throughout my preceptorship I have received detailed, and timely
As it mentioned above this reflective essay is based on the main theory on Reflection, which is the Honey and Mumford’s learning styles that was developed from Kolb’s work. This is based on four stages of specific styles of learning:
...e done well then advise learner on how they can improve, because good news about learners' work highly motivates them (Reed, 2006).
.... I feel that in most cases, once a student has been punished through negative reinforcement for doing wrong, the student will attempt to correct such behavior in the future to avoid punishment. In addition, positive reinforcement should be given for those students who are the majority and behave, as well as for the students who are occasional troublemakers because positive reinforcement helps show what is correct behavior in response to bad behavior.
Reflection within early year’s settings and schools allows for the practitioner to think about the work that is being completed either whilst doing it or after it has occurred, the reflection allows for seeing how the work has gone or whether it needs to be changed for future practice. Schön is a key writer about reflection and illustrates the differences between reflection in action, reflection on action and reflection whilst completing the task. The above critical skills help all practitioners to develop understanding as they hugely impact on others lives, if this skill is not engaged in then practice could be effected (Leeson, 2004).
...imensions of reflection: A conceptual and contextual analysis. International Journal of Progressive Education, 1(3), 58-77.
The reward system is a beneficial behavioral modification teaching method, which promotes more positive behaviors in the classroom (Charles & Barr, 2014). Many teachers generally use the reward method of praise within their classrooms for a variety of reasons. The first advantage of using praise within the classroom is because it encourages students do repeat positive behaviors in the classroom. Many children are simply looking for attention and enjoy it, which makes it a great technique to use in the classroom (Charles & Barr, 2014). Another advantage for this reward type is that due to the encouragement, the students are able to perform at a better rate; students excel academically. A final advantage to using praise is that it is easily implemented into the classroom and requires little to no preparation. This makes the reward method a great addition for teachers as well as students because students get instant feedback without
The intention of reflective practice is to help the teacher/learning coach evolve and develop the quality of their teaching by the continuation of personal development. Although most teachers have done this for years, reflective modelling or methods have formulized a structure which can be followed and adapted to best suit their methods. It is an ongoing process which takes feelings and emotions into consideration and so it will not always have a definitive answer/ending. Since most models of reflection require subjective and objective thinking then there is a willingness to be honest to engage constant self appraisal. It asks that the teacher become flexible analytical and socially aware when addressing their chosen model of reflection.
In this paper, I will be primarily focusing on the importance of feedback in learning. Practise is important to achieve goals but it cannot act alone, in order for a student to accomplish his/her goals he/she needs to practise; while practising it is important to receive feedback. By the end of this paper, I will try to prove why “Feedback is so important in learning”?
Feedback is one form of assessment that teachers think will take long, however, if given orally to the students it allows them to correct what they are misunderstanding or doing wrong. Most teachers feel that feedback is meant to be written down but it is not necessary to do so. Oral feedback as well as written feedback can be very effective and beneficial for a student if done correctly. According to Leahy et al (2005), “To be effective, feedback needs to cause thinking. Grades don 't do that. Scores don 't do that. And comments like “Good job” don 't do that either. What does cause thinking is a comment that addresses what the student needs to do to improve…” (p. 22). I felt that this quote was very fitting to what I did in the classroom while walking around and checking up on the students. Instead of saying “good job” or “looks good,” I found myself watching bits and pieces of several
Students need feedback, clear expectations, and a schedule to follow throughout the day so that teachers spend less time directing behavior and more time is spent actively engaged in learning. There should be more time consumed on strengthening positive behavior and fewer on the negative.
"Learners Need Endless Feedback More Than They Need Endless Teaching" (Wiggins,2012) today students' need to have feedback when they are learning to assist them to reach their full portent. In today world, teachers need to give students more feedback and not just teach to students. Feedback, when done correctly, will assist students in learning from their mistakes and also will aid in students comprehending what they got wrong. When a teacher just gives a student the assignment back with only a grade or a mark to say they completed it, the teacher is missing a good moment to show the student what they did right and where they can have improved. By giving good, specific feedback to the student will tell them what they have accomplished and the