... practical element. In addition Katene (2014) recently reported greater cognitive understandings, suggesting knowledge, skills, concepts and attitudes are acquired, understood, applied and extended during the learning process. 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) ... are involved in critical thinking, discussion and active participation whilst being intellectually challenged. 1.5) Learner Characteristics Pupils are commonly...

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According to many supporters of non-traditional schooling methods, today's current educational system is not only ineffective at enabling children to succeed in the learning process, it is actually preventing students from attaining their true scholastic capabilities. One example of such a non- ... being involved in the creation of various learning scenarios). Unschooler's hold that such instruments of traditional schooling are not conducive to a student's utmost learning, and that the removal of such educational features represents a method that allows each student to discover their desire t...

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... kinds of intelligence taught in our schools. McClaskey's primary focus within this topic is practical examples of MI activities in classrooms and associated assessment strategies. She states that in the educational world of authentic assessment, performance-based education, and graduation by exhibition, Gardner's MI theory seems right at home. She discusses that educators can no longer measure intelligence solely through rote ... ...

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