International Institute of Christian Discipleship CRE 01 Teaching Principles-APA Principles By Larry D. Burton, PhD General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists®

Learner-Centered Psychological Principles American Psychological Association

Source http://www.apa.org/ed/lcp.html Work Group of the American Psychological Association's Board of Educational Affairs (BEA) Revision prepared November 1997

4 Categories: 14 Principles Cognitive and Metacognitive Factors Motivational and Affective Factors Developmental and Social Factors Individual Differences

Cognitive and metacognitive factors 1. Nature of the learning process

Cognitive and metacognitive factors 2. Goals of the learning process

Cognitive and metacognitive factors 3. Construction of knowledge

A Scriptural look A disciple once complained, “You tell us stories, but you never reveal their meaning to us.” The Master replied, “How would you like it if someone offered you fruit and chewed it up for you before giving it to you?” —Source unknown

A Scriptural look (cont.) Mark 4:13-20 Mark 7:17-23 Mark 8: 17-21

Cognitive and metacognitive factors 4. Strategic thinking

Cognitive and metacognitive factors 5. Thinking about thinking

Cognitive and metacognitive factors 6. Context of learning

Note-taking pairs Turn to your neighbor and share the important points from your notes thus far (45 seconds) Add something to your notes from your partner’s notes Identify any areas which are still not clear to you

Motivational and affective factors 7. Motivational and emotional influences on learning

Motivational and affective factors 8. Intrinsic motivation to learn

Motivational and affective factors 9. Effects of motivation on effort

Developmental and social factors 10. Developmental influences on learning

Developmental and social factors 11. Social influences on learning

Three minute pause Think of a time when you were in a positive learning environment (able to share ideas openly, active discussion and debate with peers, all expected to participate) (1 minute) Describe that experience to you partner (1 minute)

Individual differences 12. Individual difference in learning

Individual differences 13. Learning and diversity

Individual differences 14. Standards and assessment

Three minute pause What are the important things you learned about these 14 principles? What questions do you still have?

Summary Note-taking/sharing Personal experience Clarification Types of pauses Summary Note-taking/sharing Personal experience Clarification

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