Theorists, educators and psychologists have developed theories, models and systems, some of which are outlined in The Adult Learner and will be discussed from the point of view of this adult learner. ... I found however that if I could understand some of the theories and ideas I would be able to apply them to myself and my job. As a result I began to approach the subject matter from the point of view of someone who will put some of these theories to the test. ... Adult Learner 6 In closing, the theories in this book, The Adult Learner, all seem to have one thing in common. ...

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Cognitivist/constructivist approach (Mental discipline theory of the 19th century) Behaviourist Learning Theories Research on learning theories impacted how math was (and is) taught. ... Thorndike Theory of stimulus response replaced mental discipline. ... Cognitive Theory Constructivist theory is an addition to the cognitive theory. ... Implications Dienes' theory, like Piaget's emphasized the importance of an active learning environment where children are actively involved or engaged with concrete mathematical representations. ... Rigor Different axiomatic systems...

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Robinson attributes five theories as to the causes of this downfall, which I will discuss below. ... Robinson also notes of the faults of the education system. ... The beginning of the technology revolution saw computers, Internet and compact systems, now as Robinson predicted, we have many new forms of computer intelligence. ...

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Classroom Management Classroom management is important, especially for beginner teachers, because it helps make those first few years of teaching easier when there is an effective classroom management system in place. ... Basically, a great classroom management system means a happier teaching experience. In an ineffective, poorly-managed classroom, trouble becomes the norm as students are able to get away with all sorts of misbehaviors as the teacher does not have an effective classroom management system in place. ... Having this type classroom requires a great deal of effort in the creation...

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Curtis 1998) The High-Scope Curriculum was designed as a pre-school interventionist programme, aiming to alleviate the perceived needs of children who were predicted as likely to fail within the education system. This curriculum is based upon a range of psychological, educational, and sociological theories. The underpinning psychological theory owes much to Piaget: that children learn best from active involvement with their environment. ...

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