Pupils' learning in science

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Pupils learning in

science.


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INTRODUCTION

A teacher should:

Understand that there are different types oflearners;

Appreciate the contributions made by a

number of educational psychologists to

learning theories; Use ideas about pupils learning in the

planning of lessons.


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TEACHING AND LEARNING.

Learning is somethingthat pupils must do forthemselves and what ateacher has to do is set

up situations that willpromote learning.

The traditional view oflearning was of theteacher as a transmitter

of knowledge and thepupil sitting attentively,waiting to receive newideas about science.

Examples of thistechnique:

The pupils listened quietlyto what was being said.

She `got through a lot ofthe subject matter in anyone lesson.

The syllabus was finishedquickly.

The pupils are able toanswer examinationquestions.


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In order to make your

teaching affective you need toknow something about the

ways pupils learn.


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In some situations you may want students

to learn by rote. For example they will haveto remember the colours of light in the

visible spectrum. ROYGBIV

This level of learning enables the pupils to

recall information but has little influence on

deeper learning.


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There is a distinction between rote

learning and meaningful learning

When meaningful learning occurs

there is a greater in-depth

understanding of the concept and the

pupil is able to link the new area of

knowledge with existing knowledge.


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If meaningful learning is to takeplace, then the teacher needs to

set up situations where the pupils

have the opportunity to reflect onthe new knowledge and use it.

So rather than being passiverecipients they need to become

active learners.


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DIFFERENT TYPES OFLEARNERS

Dynamic learners

Common sense learners

Imaginative learners

Analytical learners


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Dynamic learners:

Like to try things out and dont worry about

getting it wrong;

Enjoy variety and look for experience;

Are keen to take action and get others

involved;

Dont want to plan and dont want to checkwork;

Manage their time badly.


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Common sense learners:

Read instructions carefully and organize their

time well;

Enjoy solving problems by integrating theory and

practice;Work well alone, are thorough and decisive;

Like doing things their way but are not very

imaginative;Want to get the job done but dont like being

given answers.


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Imaginative learners:

Like to see the whole picture and the

relationship between ideas;

Enjoy brainstorming sessions and use

their imagination;

Listen well and like group work;

Work in fits and starts and forget importantdetail;

Are easily distracted and indecisive.


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Analytical learners:

Are well organized and can work alone;

Are analytical and logical and see the links

between ideas;

See clear goals and apply theories to

problems;

Dont like group discussions;Get bogged down in detail.


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Helping pupils to learn: factors

Your knowledge

Appreciate pupils prior learningUnderstand the conceptual

demand of the topic

Making the lesson objectivesexplicit


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Linking to previous work

Motivating the pupils to learn

Breaking down the work into

suitably sized chunks of learning

Making science seem fun andinteresting

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