1. Chapter 7: Learn (See page numbers)
Professor Simon

2. In this chapter you will learn
Theories of motivation and learning
How to use your learning style, dominant intelligence, and personality type to increase your learning power.

3. SLO Alignment
1.1 Identify their personal learning style as well as strengths and weaknesses as a strategic learner and apply their knowledge to classroom learning.
1.2 Describe basic theories in the psychology of learning, memory, cognition, and motivation.
1.3 Demonstrate the use of learning strategies and study skills.
2.4 Acquire techniques and skills for personal and professional success.

4. Chapter 7: Learn

5. What is This Thing Called Learning? Pg. 157
Conscious vs. unconscious
Formal vs. informal
For or to?

6. Historical Learning Theories pg. 158
Socratic method (Socrates):
Learning by dialogue
Dialectic method (Plato):
Learning by asking questions
Active learning (Lao-Tse):
Experience-based learning
Case study (Confucius):
Storytelling and discussion

7. Historical Learning Theories (cont’d.)
Sensory learning (Locke):
Our five senses fill our “blank slate”
Learning styles (Rousseau):
Learning should follow our basic instincts, feelings
Behaviorism (Watson):
Learning through conditioned response
Holistic learning (Piaget):
Learning through experiencing a variety of stimuli
Mastery learning (Bloom):
Transforming information to new, complex ideas

8. The Learning Process p.162 Read about the learning process.
Motivation to learn
Understanding through curiosity
Internalize the material
Apply the material
Evaluate the material
Use the material to grow and change

9. Mobile research (phone, laptops, iPads, etc.
Find two credible sites to address one of the following topics:
What was Kristallnacht?
Why and how long can a cockroach live without a head, why?
Who invented the electric chair, why?
What is Sanskrit?
How is paper made?
Who was Vlad the Impaler? What famous character did his life inspire?

10. Mobile Research Cont. Explain your topic by answering the question.
Discuss your topic by addressing each step of the learning process.
Read Learning Through the Ages p. 197 and list the theorist perspective you and your group agree with most.

11. Understand your strengths, how you learn, and your personality.
Complete the following :
Multiple Intelligences Survey p. 164 & read Understanding Multiple Intelligences p
Take the LEAD p. 168 & complete learning styles p. 169
Take the PAP p. 171 & read the description pgs
Record all of your results.

12. Theory of Multiple Intelligences
Professor Howard Gardner (1983)
Eight intelligences everyone possesses
Not equal to traditional I.Q. measurement
Dominant intelligences are more well-developed
Other intelligences less-developed

13. Eight Areas of Intelligence
Visual/spatial – “picture smart”
Verbal/linguistic – “word smart”
Musical/rhythmic – “music smart”
Logical/mathematical – “number smart”
Body/kinesthetic – “body smart”
Interpersonal – “people smart”
Intrapersonal – “self smart”
Naturalistic – “environment smart”

14. Understanding your Personality & Possible Careers
BSM Consulting

15. Extroversion/Introversion
The way we interact with others and the world around us, how we draw our energy
Extroverts- outgoing and love interactions
Introverts- spend time alone to think and ponder

16. The way we learn and deal with information.
Sensing/ Intuition
The way we learn and deal with information.
Sensing- gather information through their five senses, cherish concrete facts and details.
Intuitive- Not detailed oriented, they rely on gut feelings and are usually innovative.

17. The way we make decisions.
Thinking/ Feeling
The way we make decisions.
Thinkers-usually logical people, analytical, can easily identify flaws, and can be seen as insensitive.
Feeling- make decisions on what they feel is right, value other’s opinions and feelings, tactful, and aim to please others.

18. The way we live and our overall lifestyle.
Judging/Perceiving
The way we live and our overall lifestyle.
Judgers are orderly, like structure, are good at goal setting, seldom play before work is complete.
Perceivers- Less structured, spontaneous, delay decision making, can become involved in too many things at one time.

19. ISTJ -The Duty Fulfillers ESTJ - The Guardians ISFJ - The Nurturers ESFJ - The Caregivers ISTP - The Mechanics ESTP - The Doers ESFP - The Performers ISFP - The Artists
ENTJ - The Executives
INTJ - The Scientists
ENTP - The Visionaries
INTP - The Thinkers
ENFJ - The Givers
INFJ - The Protectors
ENFP - The Inspirers
INFP - The Idealists

20. Possible Career Paths ISTJ
Business Executives, Administrators and Managers
Accountants and Financial Officers
Police and Detectives
Judges
Lawyers
Medical Doctors / Dentists
Computer Programmers, Systems Analysts, and Computer Specialists
Military Leaders

21. Possible Career Paths ESTJ
Military leaders
Business Administrators and Managers
Police / Detective work
Judges
Financial Officers
Teachers
Sales Representatives

22. Possible Career Paths ISFJ
Interior Decorators
Designers
Nurses
Administrators and Managers
Administrative Assistants
Child Care / Early Childhood Development
Social Work / Counselors
Paralegals
Clergy / Religious Workers
Office Managers
Shopkeepers
Bookkeepers
Home Economics

23. Possible Career Paths ESFJ
Home Economics
Nursing
Teaching
Administrators
Child Care
Family Practice Physician
Clergy or other religious work
Office Managers
Counselors / Social Work
Bookkeeping / Accounting
Administrative Assistants

24. Possible Career Paths ISTP
Police and Detective Work
Forensic Pathologists
Computer Programmers, System Analysts and Computer Specialists
Engineers
Carpenters
Mechanics
Pilots, Drivers, Motorcyclists
Athletes
Entrepreneurs

25. Possible Career Paths ESTP
Sales Representatives
Marketing Personnel
Police / Detective Work
Paramedic / Emergency Medical Technician
PC Technicians or Network Cablers
Computer Technical Support
Entrepreneurs

26. Possible Career Paths ESFP
Artists, Performers and Actors
Sales Representatives
Counselors / Social Work
Child Care
Fashion Designers
Interior Decorators
Consultants
Photographers

27. Possible Career Paths ISFP
Artist
Musician / Composer
Designer
Child Care / Early Childhood Development
Social Worker / Counselor
Teacher
Psychologist
Veterinarian
Forest Ranger
Pediatrician

28. Possible Career Paths ENTJ
Corporate Executive Officer; Organization Builder
Entrepreneur
Computer Consultant
Lawyer
Judge
Business Administrators and Managers
University Professors and Administrators

29. Possible Career Paths INTJ
Scientists
Engineers
Professors and Teachers
Medical Doctors / Dentists
Corporate Strategists and Organization Builders
Business Administrators / Managers
Military Leaders
Lawyers / Attorneys
Judges
Computer Programmers, Systems Analysts and Computer Specialists

30. Possible Career Paths ENTP
Lawyers
Psychologists
Entrepreneurs
Photographers
Consultants
Engineers
Scientists
Actors
Sales Representatives
Marketing Personnel
Computer Programmer, Systems Analyst, or Computer Specialist

31. Possible Career Paths INTP
Scientists - especially Physics, Chemistry
Photographers
Strategic Planners
Mathematicians
University Professors
Computer Programmers, Systems Analysts, Computer Animation and Computer Specialists
Technical Writers
Engineers
Lawyers / Attorneys
Judges
Forensic Research
Forestry and Park Rangers

32. Possible Career Paths ENFJ
Facilitator
Consultant
Psychologist
Social Worker / Counselor
Teacher
Clergy
Sales Representative
Human Resources
Manager
Events Coordinator
Politicians / Diplomats
Writers

33. Possible Career Paths INFJ
Clergy / Religious Work
Teachers
Medical Doctors / Dentists
Alternative Health Care Practitioners, i.e. Chiropractor, Reflexologist
Psychologists
Psychiatrists
Counselors and Social Workers
Musicians and Artists
Photographers
Child Care / Early Childhood Development

34. Possible Career Paths ENFP
Consultant
Psychologist
Entrepreneur
Actor
Teacher
Counselor
Politician / Diplomat
Writer / Journalist
Television Reporter
Computer Programmer, Systems Analyst, or Computer Specialist
Scientist
Engineer

35. Possible Career Paths INFP
Writers
Counselors / Social Workers
Teachers / Professors
Psychologists
Psychiatrists
Musicians
Clergy / Religious Workers

36. Learn how to study for exams

37. Chapter 10 :Learn Review
How do we learn and what are the different types of learning?
Compare the addressed learning theories, which learning theorists do you agree with most and why?
Analyze each theorist’s perspective, determine what level of Bloom’s taxonomy is being addressed by each.
Explain the theories of learning.
Who is Howard Gardener? Explain his creation.
What are learning styles and how can they affect you in college?