Knowles et al found that when adults undertake to learn something on their own, they will invest considerable energy in probing into the benefits they will gain from learning it (1998). ... Engaging adults as collaborative partners for learning satisfies their "need to know " as well as appeals to their self-concept as independent learners (Knowles et al, 1998). This is further reinforced by Wong et al that there must be collaboration between the educator and patient, and the adult patient needs to be involved as a partner and active agent of care (2005). ... The next assumption suggests that...

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According to Hutt et al (1989, p.10) early years emotional and social development depends vitally upon outdoor play. Strickland et al (2003, p.2) states that outdoor play is critical to the social development of early years' children, mainly during 3-4 years and particularly girls in terms of building confidence. This view is supported by Johnson et al (2002) in that young children gain a variety of opportunities during outdoor play to develop their social skills and social competences (such as jumping, running, climbing, hide and seek and explore the natural world unchallenged). ... Al...

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Independent learning is self-directed learning (Mayer at al., 2008b). ... Also a good way of helping is not giving unclear advices as it may confuse students.The literature provides a variety of suggestions relating to how teachers can promote this kind of learning by using strategies such as scaffolding, providing students with opportunities to self-monitor, by offering models of behavior and developing a language for learning (Meyer et al., 2008a). ... Finally, as Christie et al. (2013) imply there are two main factors to be considered in the transition period from college to university, th...

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Boud et al (1985, p 43) defines reflection as "an important human activity in which people recapture their experience, think about it, mull over and evaluate it. ... In his framework he explains the world as complex of diverse nations and people, who act, think and perform differently (Hoftsede et al., 2010). ... According to Path-goal contingency theory the willingness I have to simplify the path and help my followers in the achievement of any task by reducing the road blocks determined that my leadership style was a mixture of supportive and participative leadership (Robbins et al., 2010). ...

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According to Adler et al. (2015), hearing is the physiological ability to perceive the presence of sounds in the environment, while listening occurs when the brain reconstructs these electrochemical impulses into a representation of the original sound and then gives them meaning. ... Rapid thought is when someone's mind wanders while the speaker is talking due to extra "mental spare time" as Adler et al. (2015) likes to call it. ... Task-oriented listening, according to Adler et al. (2015), is "designed to secure information necessary to get a job done". ...

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In addition, peer tutoring (Lou et al., 1996) and mentoring to help balance sporting and academic commitments (Rogers, 2002) are further examples of G&T endorsements received. ... Being identified as 'gifted' or 'elitist' can have a negative effect (Bailey et al., 2004) due to the pressures and expectations appointed via peers, i.e. parents and teachers (Moulton et al., 1998). ... Within physical education pupils with SEN have a duty to be included, however it is frequently argued whether this inclusion proves detrimental to fellow pupil development (BAALPE, 1996) or all...

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In the book of Psalm Moses says "Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom" (Barnhill et. al. 689). ... He says "Choose my instruction instead of silver, knowledge rather than choice gold, for wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire can compare with her" (Barnhill et. at. 739). ...

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The article states, "Children begin in preschool years to develop sophisticated understandings (whether accurate or not) of the phenomenon around them (Bransford et al., 2000, p. 15). ... (Bransford et al., 2000, p. 19). ...

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(Lewis, 2003) People in this age group have been customized to using computers from early age and therefore making intensive use of electronic media (Foscht et al., 2009). ... Using e-learning is to help the individual improve job performance and satisfaction, understand on the job skills and help the company create a competitive workforce (NOE et al., 2011; McConnell & David, 2006). ... Crowley et al., (1994) pointed out that face-to-face interaction takes place in a context of co-presence in which the participants in the interaction are immediately present to one another and share a common ...

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Alexander et al's. (2009) as cited in Gery (2009) suggest that multidimensional schema helps us to put distinctive theories of learning realizing that the speculations involve different puts in this multidimensional space. ...

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The issue addressed in the following study is how to plan for effective environmental education/education for sustainable development with an attempt at adopting an integrated approach to planning specific programs of study within the subject of geography. This model will be based on three core thre...

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However, as a result of spending several years immersed in the cultural language environment and interacting with the local people, she was able to effectively speak Egyptian Arabic with no foreign accent (Ioup,et,al,2014). ...

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A study conducted by Rivera et al, using an iPad to create a digital story, demonstrated that it enhanced the vocabulary for students. ... The study, by Behjat et al, found that wikis were more useful for those learning a second language as they allowed for a deeper reading comprehension and the ability to click on hyperlinks or underlined words to obtain the definition or more information. ...

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This is evidenced by one study (Lopata et al, 2003) , whose purpose was to examine self-reported relative use of cooperative learning among exemplar teachers against a level that they themselves reported to be preferable. ...

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Play is a dynamic, active, and constructive behavior. It is an essential part of every child's healthy growth, their development (Isenberg & Quisenberry, 2002). It provokes learning throughout all ages, races, domains, and cultures. Play acts as a way for children to express their understanding ...

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Competition is bad in the educational setting. The effects of competition in the educational setting have deteriorated the learning process and need to be addressed. When it comes to competition, there are more open arms to accept it than not and the conventional support ascribed have yet to fade. E...

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Walbank et al (2011) describes this as "experimental learning" by which teachers are able to prepare to deal with diverse backgrounds and acquire the skills necessary to improve educational outcomes of children. ...

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Abstract This study was designed to concentrate on brain-based learning and its effectiveness in an educational setting. Brain-based learning is a strategy that was designed to integrate different learning styles that promote academic achievement. Most individuals are confused about brain-based lear...

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Setting: After-School Program Explain how play contributes to learning and development. Use at least three specific concepts from readings and class sessions to support your presentation. 1. The emergence of logical thinking : A Need for order A child entering into the school-age period has t...

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Learning Theories in Practice Philosophical Position on Adult learning Table of Contents Introduction p 3 Identifying my philosophical orientation . ...... p 4 Beliefs and aspects that shape my teaching practice .. p 6 1. In order to learn, individual need to have motivation to learn p 6 2. Learners are all different . p 8 3. ...

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