Week 5 Discussion: Learning Theories in Practice

Writer this is 3 assignments

Discussion week 5

1 page , 2 references

Think about the last time you had to learn something new. As adults, we try to connect new knowledge to prior understanding so that it builds upon the foundation we already have. Maybe the new knowledge was easy to integrate, just a matter of following step-by-step instructions. Or perhaps it caused you to reevaluate and refine previous assumptions you were making and acting on, as in transformative learning. If you are someone who likes to learn through experience, experiential learning may appeal to you. Different people have different needs when it comes to learning, and different learning needs may work better with specific types of learning. Understanding your own experiences with transformative, experiential and reflective learning may help you intentionally facilitate these types of learning with your own adult students in the classroom.

To prepare:

• Review the Learning Resources for this week.
• Create scenarios that illustrate each of the following learning theories:
  • Transformative learning (Mezirow) involves psychological, convictional, and behavioral changes and results in a new frame of reference for adults.
  • Experiential learning involves learning by doing the new skill and then reflecting on the work product.
  • Reflective learning involves stepping back from the new knowledge acquisition process and considering what will improve the future performance.

Post a description of a scenario for each of learning theories–transformative, experiential, and reflective–illustrating characteristics of each theory. Evaluate which of these theories resonates most with you and explain why. Finally, provide an example of how you could apply the characteristics of one of these learning theories in your current educational environment.

Week 5 Assignment

At some point in your life, you have likely used a map to find your way. Perhaps you use a GPS tool on a phone or installed in a vehicle. Maps provide a visual representation to give direction, illustrate relationships, and provide guidance. As part of your Final Project presentation, you will include a Concept Map that demonstrates theories of learning and development as they relate to your anticipated learners in the Final Project.

For this Assignment:

• Review this week’s Learning Resources.
• Consider different types of learning.
• Conduct a search on the Internet and find a concept map that is most appropriate for the information you would like to include to display different types of learning.

Complete a Concept Map that displays different types of learning. This map will be one slide of the PowerPoint presentation of your Final Project Proposal.

LEARNING RESOURCES

Required Readings

• Merriam, S. B., & Baumgartner, L. M. (2020). Learning in adulthood: A comprehensive guide (4^th ed.). Jossey-Bass.
  • Chapter 6, “Transformational Learning” (pp. 130–158)
  • Chapter 7, “Experience and Learning” (pp. 159–186)
    
• Archibald, T., Neubauer, L. C., & Brookfield, S. D. (2018). The critically reflective evaluator: Adult education’s contributions to evaluation for social justiceLinks to an external site.. New Directions for Evaluation, 2018(158), 109–123. https://doi.org/10.1002/ev.20319
  
• Brieger, E., Arghode, V., & McLean, G. (2020). Connecting theory and practice: Reviewing six learning theories to inform online instructionLinks to an external site.. European Journal of Training and Development, 44(4/5), 321–339. https://doi.org/10.1108/EJTD-07-2019-0116

Week 6 Discussion

1 page , 2 references

Post an analysis of how individuals might each be influenced by their backgrounds as they approach this new learning. As an educator, explain how you might construct the learning experience to embrace the influences into the learning experience.

Be sure to support your ideas by connecting them to the week’s Learning Resources, or something you have read, heard, seen, or

LEARNING RESOURCES

Required Readings

• Knowles, M. S., Holton, E. F., III, Swanson, R. A., & Robinson, P. A. (2020). The adult learner: The definitive classic in adult education and human resource development (9th ed.). Routledge.
  • Chapter 15, “European Perspectives on Adult Learning” (pp.275-283)
  • Chapter 16, “Andragogy: History, Meaning, Context, and Function” (pp. 284-292)
    
• Merriam, S. B., & Baumgartner, L. M. (2020). Learning in adulthood: A comprehensive guide (4th ed.). Jossey-Bass.
  • Chapter 9, “Embodied, Spiritual, and Narrative Learning” (pp. 233-267)
  • Chapter 10, “Learning and Knowing: Non-Western Perspectives” (pp. 268-289)
  • Chapter 11, “Critical Theory, Postmodern, and Feminist Perspectives” (pp. 290-316)
• Sun, Q., & Roumell, E. A. L. (2017). Interrupting the mindset of educational neocolonialism: Critical deliberations from East and West international adult educatorsLinks to an external site.. Asia Pacific Education Review, 18(2), 177–187. http://doi.org/10.1007/s12564-017-9482-9

• Walden University Writing Center. (2019). Executive summariesLinks to an external site.. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/assignments/executivesummaries