ED108 - Learning Theory and Practice

This course covers the different ways individuals learn and apply new knowledge. We start by covering the steps the brain goes through as it processes new information, and how knowledge is stored and retrieved. We then discuss how intelligence is measured and how learners process information through the use of multiple intelligences. Moving from theory to practice, the course shows instructors how to use the learning needs of students to increase knowledge acquisition and retention. The course includes a number of easy to implement strategies to help students retain and use new content.


 

Course Reviews


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"I really enjoyed this course and will recommend it to others.I learned a lot of things I use in my teaching strategies."
"There were numerous great ideas in this course about how to increase the learning potential of my students and the presentation of my lecture content!"
"Many interesting learning strategies. Learned several new approaches that I believe will enhance my overall effectiveness as an instructor."
"I really enjoyed the course it has helped me think of different ways to present my classes and keep them interesting not just for the student but for myself also."
"This was a fantastic course. Thank you so much. I learned a great deal about my students."
"Excellent content, very applicable to me and presented in a logical way that helped me learn."
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"This course really helped me understand how the learner processes information that is received. It also helped me learn ways to enhance classroom instruction, now that I better understand learning preferences and styles."
"I learned a lot of valuable information in this course and I am looking forward to introducing these new instructional strategies and evaluation tools into my classroom. Thank you for an excellent course!"
"Course was very enlightening. It gave a lot of strategies that I have already applied in my teaching. Excellent course."
"This course provided relevant information on learning theories and foundations that I can apply into my classroom performance immediately. Thank you!"
"I learned so much new information on how the brain functions. I will use these foundational theories in creating new simulation scenarios and situations that will help students learn more, perform better skills and acquire the right attitudes."
"This course was excellent in terms of a better understanding of learning theory and how to apply it in a classroom setting."
"This course was beneficial to enhance my professional development. Also the strategies that I learned will be of great use in the classroom ."
"Great course and I can apply the information to my classes. I like the examples provided, it helps me understand how to apply the information and store it."
"Excellent assistance in teaching process!"

Course Structure


Course Format

  • Can Start Anytime
  • Self-paced (within course enrollment timeframe)
  • 4 Hours of Activities

Completion Requirements

  • Study Course Content
  • Pass ALL Required Quizzes

Certificate of Completion

  • 4 Hours of Continuing Education
  • Available for download at the end of the course

Technology Requirements

  • A Web browser with JavaScript and cookies enabled
  • Adobe Flash Player
  • Speakers or headphones

Course Objectives


Module 1: The Learning Process

  • Identify how learning works.
  • Describe the brain's developmental stages and how the brain stores information.
  • Describe the impact of filters on student learning.
  • Identify kinds of memory storage.
  • Distinguish between concrete and abstract thinking.

Module 2: Understanding Multiple Intelligences

  • Determine how types of instruction support the learning process.
  • Define intelligence and how it is used.
  • Describe the process of pruning.
  • Identify different learning preferences and strategies for working with them.
  • Define the different kinds of multiple intelligences.
  • Describe how multiple intelligences are used in the learning process.

Module 3: Using Student Needs as Learning Tools

  • Identify ways of assessing learner needs and expectations.
  • Address learner autonomy.
  • Use pretests for instructional planning.
  • Help students immediately apply knowledge.
  • Apply methods for making course content relevant.
  • Use review as an effective learning tool.

Module 4: Helping Students Retain Course Content

  • Describe how learners decode course content.
  • Assist students with decoding course content.
  • Identify recoding course content strategies.
  • Select instructional supports such as scaffolding, guided notes, graphic organizers and mnemonics to enhance student learning.

Module 5: Community TV

  • NA

Lounge Group


This course provides you with a lifelong peer-to-peer learning opportunity through a specific Performance Group created within the Career College Lounge, a learning community of career college professionals. This allows you to learn and share with your peers at any time you want, even after you complete the course.

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