Day 22: First Language Acquisition (cont.)

Objective

Students will be able to continue discussing the debate between nature and nurture.

Presentation

Day 21: First Language Acquisition

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Objectives

Students will be able to

• take a look at the rubric for their reflection essay.
• begin their study of first language acquisition. Today they will be introduced to the debate: Nature vs Nurture.

I. Rubric for Reflection Assignment

II. First Language Acquisition Theory
Handout


Homework
Read this article for next class.

Day 20: Writing a Reflective Essay (second group)

Objectives

• Students will be able to write an outline of their reflective essay on learning theories.

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a.  The Writing Process
b.  Prompt
c.  Writing workshop
         About reflective writing
         Reflective writing (an article)
         examples
d.  Avoiding plagiarism
     Purdue Writing Lab  
     APA Website    

Homework

Please, start working on this assignment today. You are allowed plenty of time to write several drafts before the dateline. Dateline: Friday, October 25 at 12:00 noon.

Next week, I will be posting the rubric for this assignment.

If you wish some feedback on your final draft before you turn it in, please make an appointment.

Day 19: The Theory of Multiple Intelligences (second group)

Howard Gardner

Objectives

Students will be able to

• list the different types of intelligence humans may possess.
• discuss the implications of this theory in the classroom.

Howard Gardner viewed intelligence as ‘the capacity to solve problems or to fashion products that are valued in one or more cultural setting’ (Gardner & Hatch, 1989). 

Howard Gardner initially formulated a list of seven intelligences. His listing was provisional. The first two have been typically valued in schools; the next three are usually associated with the arts; and the final two are what Howard Gardner called ‘personal intelligences’ (Gardner 1999: 41-43).

Linguistic intelligence involves sensitivity to spoken and written language, the ability to learn languages, and the capacity to use language to accomplish certain goals. This intelligence includes the ability to effectively use language to express oneself rhetorically or poetically; and language as a means to remember information. Writers, poets, lawyers and speakers are among those that Howard Gardner sees as having high linguistic intelligence.

Logical-mathematical intelligence consists of the capacity to analyze problems logically, carry out mathematical operations, and investigate issues scientifically. In Howard Gardner’s words, it entails the ability to detect patterns, reason deductively and think logically. This intelligence is most often associated with scientific and mathematical thinking.

Musical intelligence involves skill in the performance, composition, and appreciation of musical patterns. It encompasses the capacity to recognize and compose musical pitches, tones, and rhythms. According to Howard Gardner musical intelligence runs in an almost structural parallel to linguistic intelligence.

Bodily-kinesthetic intelligence entails the potential of using one’s whole body or parts of the body to solve problems. It is the ability to use mental abilities to coordinate bodily movements. Howard Gardner sees mental and physical activity as related.

Spatial intelligence involves the potential to recognize and use the patterns of wide space and more confined areas.

Interpersonal intelligence is concerned with the capacity to understand the intentions, motivations and desires of other people. It allows people to work effectively with others. Educators, salespeople, religious and political leaders and counsellors all need a well-developed interpersonal intelligence.

Intrapersonal intelligence entails the capacity to understand oneself, to appreciate one’s feelings, fears and motivations. In Howard Gardner’s view it involves having an effective working model of ourselves, and to be able to use such information to regulate our lives.

Naturalistic intelligence 

This video will give you ideas on how to implement theMultiple Intelligences Theory of Learning in the classroom.

Watch Dr. Gardner talking about his learning theory.


Reading material: Read the following article on how linguistic intelligence is fostered in Montessori schools.
Linguistic Intelligence

Homework

Review your understanding of the five learning theories we have discussed. Tomorrow you will be instructed on the reflective essay you will write regarding this topic.



Sources
Carman, A. Video: Multiple Intelligences in the classroom.mov. Retrieved from: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGX458fHRF4

Image of Dr. Garner retrieved from: http://infed.org/mobi/howard-gardner-multiple-intelligences-and-education/

Material for this posting retrieved entirely from: http://infed.org/mobi/howard-gardner-multiple-intelligences-and-education/

Newsletter from International Montessori. Montessori Motion. Annie Hoekstra-de Roos (ed). Nov 2011, 19/2.
Purefoy, D. Video. Howard Gardner of Multiple Intelligence Theory. Retrieved from: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2QtSbP4FRg

Day 18: Writing a Reflective Essay

Objectives

• Students will be able to write an outline of their reflective essay on learning theories.

eyobberhanne56.wordpress.com

a.  The Writing Process
b.  Prompt
c.  Writing workshop
         About reflective writing
         Reflective writing (an article)
         examples
d.  Avoiding plagiarism
     Purdue Writing Lab  
     APA Website    

Homework

Please, start working on this assignment today. You are allowed plenty of time to write several drafts before the dateline. Dateline: Friday, October 25 at 12:00 noon.

Next week, I will be posting the rubric for this assignment.

If you wish some feedback on your final draft before you turn it in, please make an appointment.

Day 17: The Theory of Multiple Intelligences

Howard Gardner, Multiple Intelligences and Education

Objectives

Students will be able to

• list the different types of intelligence humans maypossess.
• discuss the implications of this theory in the classroom.

Howard Gardner viewed intelligence as ‘the capacity to solve problems or to fashion products that are valued in one or more cultural setting’ (Gardner & Hatch, 1989). 

Howard Gardner initially formulated a list of seven intelligences. His listing was provisional. The first two have been typically valued in schools; the next three are usually associated with the arts; and the final two are what Howard Gardner called ‘personal intelligences’ (Gardner 1999: 41-43).

Linguistic intelligence involves sensitivity to spoken and written language, the ability to learn languages, and the capacity to use language to accomplish certain goals. This intelligence includes the ability to effectively use language to express oneself rhetorically or poetically; and language as a means to remember information. Writers, poets, lawyers and speakers are among those that Howard Gardner sees as having high linguistic intelligence.

Logical-mathematical intelligence consists of the capacity to analyze problems logically, carry out mathematical operations, and investigate issues scientifically. In Howard Gardner’s words, it entails the ability to detect patterns, reason deductively and think logically. This intelligence is most often associated with scientific and mathematical thinking.

Musical intelligence involves skill in the performance, composition, and appreciation of musical patterns. It encompasses the capacity to recognize and compose musical pitches, tones, and rhythms. According to Howard Gardner musical intelligence runs in an almost structural parallel to linguistic intelligence.

Bodily-kinesthetic intelligence entails the potential of using one’s whole body or parts of the body to solve problems. It is the ability to use mental abilities to coordinate bodily movements. Howard Gardner sees mental and physical activity as related.

Spatial intelligence involves the potential to recognize and use the patterns of wide space and more confined areas.

Interpersonal intelligence is concerned with the capacity to understand the intentions, motivations and desires of other people. It allows people to work effectively with others. Educators, salespeople, religious and political leaders and counsellors all need a well-developed interpersonal intelligence.

Intrapersonal intelligence entails the capacity to understand oneself, to appreciate one’s feelings, fears and motivations. In Howard Gardner’s view it involves having an effective working model of ourselves, and to be able to use such information to regulate our lives.

Naturalistic intelligence 

This video will give you ideas on how to implement theMultiple Intelligences Theory of Learning in the classroom.

Watch Dr. Gardner talking about his learning theory.


Reading material: Read the following article on how linguistic intelligence is fostered in Montessori schools.
Linguistic Intelligence

Homework

Review your understanding of the five learning theories we have discussed. Tomorrow you will be instructed on the reflective essay you will write regarding this topic.



Sources
Carman, A. Video: Multiple Intelligences in the classroom.mov. Retrieved from: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGX458fHRF4

Image of Dr. Garner retrieved from: http://infed.org/mobi/howard-gardner-multiple-intelligences-and-education/

Material for this posting retrieved entirely from: http://infed.org/mobi/howard-gardner-multiple-intelligences-and-education/

Newsletter from International Montessori. Montessori Motion. Annie Hoekstra-de Roos (ed). Nov 2011, 19/2.
Purefoy, D. Video. Howard Gardner of Multiple Intelligence Theory. Retrieved from: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2QtSbP4FRg

Day 16: Taking a Closer Look at Humaninsm (wrap up session)

Objectives

• Students will be able to share their findings on Humanism as a learning theory and summarize its main tenets.

I. Presentation
  Guide
  Video 1 (Important principles on Humanistic Theory in Education)

II. Maslow´s Contributions to Education

Maslow´s Hierarchy of Needs

Video (Maslow´s Hierarchy of Needs explained)

Four Theories of Learning




Sources
Campana, T. Humanistic Theory. Retrieved from YouTube at
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPRHLZTVVwQ

Image of Maslow´s Hierarchy of Needs is from Jeannie Campbel at the charactertherapist.blogspot.com

Maslow´s biography was retrieved from Palacios, R. website at Mistermadrid.com/psicopedagogia