To qualify as learning this change must be brought about by experience - by interaction of a person with his or her environment

1. SCHOOL : NOMBRES : DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY AND LEARNING FECHA : ABRIL – AGOSTO 2009 Lic. Eliana Pinza Languages SECOND BIMESTER

24. Information is encoded in sensory memory . In working memory , new information connects with knowledge from long-term memory . Thoroughly processed and connected information becomes part of long-term memory , and can be activated to return to working memory. Sensory memory Working memory Long-term memory

38. Problem solving is creating new solutions for problems General problem-solving strategies I Identify problems and opportunities D Define goals and represent the problem E Explore possible strategies A Anticipate outcomes and Act L Look back and Learn

58. INTERESTS AND EMOTIONS How do interests and emotions affect learning? Learning and information processing are influenced by emotion. Students are more likely to pay attention to, learn, and remember events, images, and readings that provoke emotional responses or that are related to their personal interests

59. Motivation to learn in school Teachers are interested in a particular kind of motivation (student motivation to learn) . It involves taking academic work seriously, trying to get the most from it, and applying appropriate learning strategies in the process.

60. Decisions made by teachers can influence student motivation to learn T Task (the nature of the task that Ss are asked to do) A Autonomy (the autonomy Ss are allowed in working) R Recongnized (how Ss are recognized for their accomplishments) G Grouping (practices) E Evaluation (procedures) T Time (schedule of time in the classroom)

62. Group work: Several students working together Cooperation: Working together with others to reach a shared goal Collaboration : A philosophy about how to deal with people that respects differences, shares authority, and builds on the knowledge of others

64. How large should a cooperative group be? It depends on learning goals: If the purpose is to review rehearse information or practice, 4 to 5 or 6 students is about the right size If the goal is to encourage each student to participate in discussions, problem solving, or computer learning, the groups of 2 to 4 members work best

67. Materials monitor Recorder Quiet Captain