PSYCH291 Lecture Notes - Psych, Universal Grammar, Individualized Education Program
17 Apr 2020
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Psych 212 - week 7 (class after reading week) Educational equivalents? impact on student learning: school environment, teacher interest, student management practices. Styles of learning and thinking make a difference in academic achievement: learning styles, the characteristic ways in which a person approaches learning and studying (what you usually do, learning preferences. Individual preferences for particular learning modes and environments (what you usually like) Not directly related to intelligence, but can affect school performance. Imagery vs written notes: can help learning by building on existing style strengths and preferences, forms basis for individualized instruction, teaching to strengths. Preferences suggests better learning with favourites but able to reverse strategies and still learn if i encouraged/required: as such rather than individualized/differentiated learning . Areas of exceptionality/difference i. e. learning challenges students who are gifted and talented. Education laws and policies pertaining to exceptional students. Inclusion is the current policy of all canadian provinces and territories.
