Learning

The keyword Learning is tagged in the following 7 articles.

Addiction to Altering States: Observable Tendencies Attributed to Learning and Neurology

October 20, 2011 - 5079 words | Psychology » Addiction

The observable tendency of a person to repeat the use of drugs, and continue use in spite of possible or real negative consequences, can be partially explained by examining several Learning theories and Learning with respect to neurological associative strength, and... Read Article »

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Addiction Chemical Dependency Set-point Theory Learning Memory Alcoholism Addiction Theory Neurology

Using Online Forums in Language Learning and Education

March 23, 2011 - 2822 words | Education » Technology

Online forums are also known as discussion boards or message boards. They enable users of a website to interact with each other by exchanging tips and discussing topics related to a certain theme. Learning through online forums is an important Learning strategy for... Read Article »

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Education Tools Education Technology Online Forums Language Learning

Challenges Faced by "Gifted Learners" in School and Beyond

November 24, 2010 - 1506 words | Education » Gifted Learners

Gifted learners, although possessing higher levels of intelligence than their peers, are disadvantaged in the sense that they frequently do not, or are not given the opportunity, to reach their full potential (Farmer, 1993). Krause, Bochner and Duchesne (2003:212)... Read Article »

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Race, Class, and Oppression: Solutions for Active Learning and Literacy in the Classroom

January 6, 2010 - 2986 words | Education » Oppression

Oppression tends to exist in compartmentalized, clearly labeled categories of race, social class, gender, or sexual preference. While these rigidly defined categories may have been applied to allow for rational discussion of problems and solutions, the truth is that... Read Article »

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Classism Racisim Education Literacy Race Class Poverty Learning Kozol Economics Teaching Active Learning

The Value of Homework: Is Homework an Important Tool for Learning in the Classroom?

December 23, 2009 - 1925 words | Education » Learning Methods

Homework continues to be a controversial topic today. The debate over homework is an old one, with attitudes shifting throughout the debate over the years. Proponents and opponents make cases to support their views on the necessity and importance of homework in the... Read Article »

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Education Homework Ken O'connor Assessment Grading Grading Policy Education Policy Homework Policy Homework Valuable Learning Methods Education Teaching Practices

Review of Literature: Instructional Approaches That Significantly Increase Reading Comprehension

December 21, 2009 - 1684 words | Education » Learning Methods

In Instructional Approaches That Significantly Increase Reading Comprehension, Block, Whitely, Parris, Reed, and Cleveland (2009) studied the effects of adding an additional 20 minutes a school day to six different approaches to improving reading comprehension. The... Read Article »

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Education Education Psychology Psychology Reading Reading Comprehension Learning Methods Instructional Approach Learning Results Education Methods

Enhancing the Recall of Presented Material for Undergraduate Students

December 13, 2009 - 1018 words | Education » Learning Methods

In Enhancing the Recall of Presented Material, Larson (2009) examined the effects of different styles of note-taking and which ones seemed to benefit undergraduates when tested on the material they were expected to know. This study specifically focused on handouts... Read Article »

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Memory Recall Remembering Presented Material Education Psychology Memory Recall Note-taking Undergraduate Learning Learning Methods