2. How do we Learn
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3. How do We Learn?
• by association: building ideas or skills step-by-step
– e.g. mnemonics, training drills, imitation, instruction
– associative learning leads to accurate reproduction or recall
• by constructing ideas and skills through active discovery
– e.g. exploration, experimentation, guided discovery, problem-solving,
reflection
– constructive learning leads to integrated skills and deep understanding
• by constructing ideas and skills through dialogue
– e.g. discussion, debate, collaboration, shared knowledge-building
– social constructive learning also leads to integrated skills and deep
understanding
• by participating in communities of practice
– e.g. apprenticeship, work-based learning, legitimate peripheral participation
– situated practice leads to the development of habits, values and identities
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6. Student-centred Learning
… is an instructional approach in which
students influence the content, activities,
materials, and pace of learning. This learning
model places the student (learner) in the
center of the learning process. The instructor
provides students with opportunities to learn
independently and from one another and
coaches them in the skills they need to do so
effectively
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