Learning and information processing

1. Learning and information processing Applying Psychology to Teaching

2. Introduction:Before you can teach them, you have to reach them “Start where people are before you take them where you want them to be” (Anon)

8. Universitas magistrorum et scholarium

9. Motivation • It is nearly impossible to motivate someone else, unless you can tap into motivation that already exists.

10. Motivation

11. Motivation • Motivation is important to learning, and feeling valued as a human being is a powerful motivator • Create a safe environment, i.e.: • Structure • Predictability • Sense of control

12. Creating a respectful and learning environment • Is my curriculum relevant to my students, their interests, ambitions and cultural identity? • Awareness of students’ different learning styles and adapting teaching accordingly • Do books and other teaching material reflect diversity

13. Learning

14. Information processing

15. Information processing • Two types of learning tactics, i.e.: • Memory-directed tactics: Accurate storage and retrieval of information • Comprehension-directed tactics: Aid in understanding the meaning of ideas and their interrelationships