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We have just added a new section to the site where we will begin to add content on Learning Management Systems (LMS). If you aren’t familiar with LMS’s take a look. These systems provide organizations with the ability to better … Continue reading
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The social cognition learning model asserts that culture is the prime determinant of individual development. Humans are the only species to have created culture, and every human child develops in the context of a culture. Continue reading
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Definition Observational learning, also called social learning theory, occurs when an observer’s behavior changes after viewing the behavior of a model. An observer’s behavior can be affected by the positive or negative consequences–called vicarious reinforcement or vicarious punishment– of a … Continue reading
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Traditional schooling is based on an educational paradigm that has been around since the turn of the century. During the Industrial Revolution, the purpose of education was to prepare people for jobs on assembly lines. And so the organized classroom … Continue reading
Read MoreA decision tree is an educational tool and is an effective way to teach the likely outcomes of projects and ideas. The trees are “useful tools for helping you to choose between several courses of action. They provide a highly … Continue reading
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Definition Thematic instruction is the organization of a curriculum around macro “themes.” Thematic instruction integrates… Read More
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