The learning process has always fascinated me. ... Ruggieri was able to measure the results of these learning activities by having her students take a grade-less, stress-free test which would compare their learning with Ruggieri's previous classes. The results showed substantial improvement in not only letter grades, but in overall accountability for student learning, product creation, and student desire to enhance and further their learning. ... All three of the authors suggest that offering diverse class activities, assignments and presentations that cater to various multiple intelligen...

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Educational Learning theories adopted for pupils to learn include; Social Constructivist learning theory (Vygotsky, 1978) (see appendix 6) and behaviourist learning theory (Skinner, 1976) (see appendix 7) to name a few. ... This learning theory lends itself to teaching large groups or whole classes effectively whereby teaching expertise can benefit the pupils. ... Learning is superficial and pupil motivation may decrease adopting this theory. ... This could be overcome by teachers splitting ability groups, having separate sessions goals based on ability so all abilities have the aim for realis...

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There is also support for a hybrid approach to EAP learning, known as critical pragmatism. ... The concept of critical pedagogical learning relies on the principle that 'the classroom needs to be continually interrogated for the ideologies it fosters and reproduces' (McLaren: 2011). ... Is it not the goal of EAP programs to develop in a student their proficiency and articulation of the academic English language, including skills in research that will aid their participation at a tertiary level? ... In these cases, a vulgar pragmatic approach to EAP learning becomes a most valuable t...

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