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Malcolm Knowles

* Albert Bandura* Lev Vygotsky* Daniel Goleman* Gean Lave* Etienne Wenger

Major Theorists:

* Emotional connections to learning * Personal-social intelligence* “Positive psychology” movement (Martin Seligman)* Growth-mindset (Carol Dweck)* Recognizes various levels of achievement.

Characteristics:

Information is transferred to long-term memory through repetative observation and modeling.

Role of Memory:

Through...* observing and modeling* human potential and cultural development* intrapersonal and interpersonal awareness* in groups with formalized curriculum

How Learning Occurs:

* Observational learning* Social-emotional learning* Discussions/discourse * Class meetings

Types of Learning:

* George Siemens* Stephen Downs* Alec Couros* Rita Kop

Major Theorists:

* Use of technology* Making connections* Learning is the learner’s decision * Ever-changing information world

Characteristics:

Knowledge is not about memorizing facts, but gained through the learner’s ability to quickly learn, unlearn, or relearn information given new contexts.

Role of Memory:

Through...* Diverse opinions * Connecting information sources * Non-human appliances * Capacity to know more * Nurturing and maintaining connections * Recognizing connections between fields, ideas, and concepts * Finding accurate up-to-date information* Deciding who to learn from and how

How Learning Occurs:

* Collaborative learning* Local/global collaboration * Online research* YouTube tutorials* Use of AI

Types of Learning:

* Malolm Knowles* David Kolb* Edward Lindeman* Paulo Freire

Major Theorists:

* Andragogy (adult learning) vs. pedagogy (child learning)* Knowles' 5 assumptions * Immediate application of knowledge

Characteristics:

Learning is focused on skill-building tasks vs. memorizing content. It is connected to personal experience therefore maximizing engagementt, motivation, and retention.

Role of Memory:

Through...* Personal involvement (planning and evaluating own learning) * Personal experiences (good or bad)* Personal relevance (direct impact on job or personal life) * Problem-based vs. content-centered * internal motivation equals maximum engagement

How Learning Occurs:

* Hands-on* Problem-based* Self-directed* Technical/vocational trainings* Seminars * College courses

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