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Pupils learning in
science.
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INTRODUCTION
A teacher should:
Understand that there are different types oflearners;
Appreciate the contributions made by a
number of educational psychologists to
learning theories; Use ideas about pupils learning in the
planning of lessons.
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TEACHING AND LEARNING.
Learning is somethingthat pupils must do forthemselves and what ateacher has to do is set
up situations that willpromote learning.
The traditional view oflearning was of theteacher as a transmitter
of knowledge and thepupil sitting attentively,waiting to receive newideas about science.
Examples of thistechnique:
The pupils listened quietlyto what was being said.
She `got through a lot ofthe subject matter in anyone lesson.
The syllabus was finishedquickly.
The pupils are able toanswer examinationquestions.
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In order to make your
teaching affective you need toknow something about the
ways pupils learn.
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In some situations you may want students
to learn by rote. For example they will haveto remember the colours of light in the
visible spectrum. ROYGBIV
This level of learning enables the pupils to
recall information but has little influence on
deeper learning.
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There is a distinction between rote
learning and meaningful learning
When meaningful learning occurs
there is a greater in-depth
understanding of the concept and the
pupil is able to link the new area of
knowledge with existing knowledge.
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If meaningful learning is to takeplace, then the teacher needs to
set up situations where the pupils
have the opportunity to reflect onthe new knowledge and use it.
So rather than being passiverecipients they need to become
active learners.
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DIFFERENT TYPES OFLEARNERS
Dynamic learners
Common sense learners
Imaginative learners
Analytical learners
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Dynamic learners:
Like to try things out and dont worry about
getting it wrong;
Enjoy variety and look for experience;
Are keen to take action and get others
involved;
Dont want to plan and dont want to checkwork;
Manage their time badly.
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Common sense learners:
Read instructions carefully and organize their
time well;
Enjoy solving problems by integrating theory and
practice;Work well alone, are thorough and decisive;
Like doing things their way but are not very
imaginative;Want to get the job done but dont like being
given answers.
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Imaginative learners:
Like to see the whole picture and the
relationship between ideas;
Enjoy brainstorming sessions and use
their imagination;
Listen well and like group work;
Work in fits and starts and forget importantdetail;
Are easily distracted and indecisive.
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Analytical learners:
Are well organized and can work alone;
Are analytical and logical and see the links
between ideas;
See clear goals and apply theories to
problems;
Dont like group discussions;Get bogged down in detail.
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Helping pupils to learn: factors
Your knowledge
Appreciate pupils prior learningUnderstand the conceptual
demand of the topic
Making the lesson objectivesexplicit
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Linking to previous work
Motivating the pupils to learn
Breaking down the work into
suitably sized chunks of learning
Making science seem fun andinteresting