* If the the person who is being obsered know they are being observed they may act unsual and give off the wrong actions, speech, thoights and emotions as they may be nervous * Takes a long time to prepare an observation * A good range of sample is needed for an observation * time consuming
I see many learning theories used much more as an attempt to understand how learning takes place and not as avenues for change and improvement for students and adults. I feel the false teachings of genetics that has been engrained into our students, later adults, educators, and researchers, has removed some very wonderful tools to use learning theory in a much more continual, more helpful way. I feel our current learning theories and intelligence models are creating feelings of permanence, hopeless, and much anxiety for many students and adults. I see these teachings in schools as being the primary cause for much student stagnancy, dropouts, drug/alcohol abuse, and suicide.
A proper learning theory will not only explain how learning takes place but will also provide tools to help student and adults continually change and improve their lives. I like constructivism more for in this we have tools to improve thinking, learning, and motivation to learn. If we then also redefine our average stress as layers of different mental work (various conscious and subconscious work) the mind is taking up then we can see more clearly how our individual environments do greatly affect our thinking, learning, motivation to learn (mental reward received for mental work expended), and also our mental/emotional health. By redefining our average stress as layers of mental work, we can now begin approach our individual environments more delicately to slowly begin understanding the elements in our lives along with the weights or values we are applying in our lives that may be creating different amounts or layers of mental frictions (that take up real mental energy). We can now begin to resolve and make changes in our weights or values to slowly begin to more permanently reducing our layers of mental frictions. The savant is able to perform seemingly miraculous feats because the mind has been damaged in some way that in rare instances allows an area such as math, music, visual, art, etc. to be greatly enhanced. This shows how our mental energy in so-called normal individuals appears weaker. This is because our mental energy is being distributed to more widely to different parts.
We cannot provide everyone with a stable, knowledge rich environment. However I feel by working from a constructivism point of view, we can now remove the horrible teachings of genetics from our schools and begin to use learning theory in a very functional way to improve thinking, learning, motivation, and mental/emotional health for all of us.
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The way to review progress against a learning plan is to use assessments. These can be in the form of formal tests, asking questions and observational assessments.
in vivo
In an observational study, a scientist will never draw attention to himself or herself. They will also not attempt to randomize a study.
Observational and experimental data are almost always recorded and analyzed in numerical form.
Albert Bandura is a psychologist who emphasized the importance of observational learning in his Social Learning Theory. Bandura argued that individuals can learn new behaviors by observing others and then imitating those actions.
Vicarious learning
In learning, cognitive factors such as attention, memory, problem-solving skills, and critical thinking play a crucial role. These factors determine how individuals process and retain information, make connections between new and existing knowledge, and adapt their learning strategies based on feedback and experiences. Additionally, motivation, emotional state, and prior knowledge also influence cognitive processes involved in learning.
learning through observation and imitation of others
Observational learning or social learning. This process involves acquiring knowledge, skills, or information by watching and imitating others.
If we're talking about statistics: There is no superior observational study, each study has its advantages and disadvantages.
Albert Bandura
The heart of social cognitive theory is the idea that people learn through observing others and modeling their behaviors. This theory emphasizes the role of cognitive processes in learning, such as attention, memory, and motivation. It also highlights the importance of self-regulation and self-efficacy in guiding behavior.
observational learning
Albert Bandura is best known for his work on social learning theory, also known as observational learning or modeling. This theory emphasizes the importance of social modeling and reinforcement in shaping behavior. Bandura's research on this topic has had a significant impact on the fields of psychology, education, and social science.
Observational learning
mimicry