The document discusses 14 learner-centered psychological principles put together by the American Psychological Association. The principles focus on cognitive, metacognitive, motivational, affective, developmental, social and individual difference factors that influence learning. The principles are intended to apply holistically to all learners in real-world learning situations.
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Module 2 WPS
The document discusses 14 learner-centered psychological principles put together by the American Psychological Association. The principles focus on cognitive, metacognitive, motivational, affective, developmental, social and individual difference factors that influence learning. The principles are intended to apply holistically to all learners in real-world learning situations.
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MODULE 2:
Learner-Centered Psychological Principles (LCP) LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Explain the 14 principles • Advocate the use of 14 principles in the teaching- learning process LEARNER-CENTERED PSYCHOLOGICAL PRINCIPLES
The Learner-Centered Psychological
Principles were put together by the American Psychological Association. The 14 psychological principles pertain to the learner and the learning process. 14 Principles have the following aspects: •They focus on psychological factors that are primarily internal to and under the control of the learner rather than conditioned habits or psychological factors. However, the principles also attempt to acknowledge external environment or contextual factors that interact with these internal factors. •The principles are intended to deal holistically with learners in the context of real-world learning situations .
•The 14 principles are divided into those referring to
(1)cognitive and metacognitive,(2) motivational and affective,(3)developmental and social, and (4)individual differences factors influencing learners and learning.
•Finally, the principles are intended to apply to all learners.
COGNITIVE AND METACOGNITIVE FACTORS 1.) Nature of the learning process The learning of a complex subject matter is most effective when it is an intentional process of constructing meaning from information and experiences. 2.) Goals of the learning process The successful learner, over time and with support and instructional guidance, can create meaningful, coherent representation of knowledge. 3.) Construction of knowledge The successful learner can link new information with existing knowledge in meaningful ways. 4.) Strategic thinking The successful learner can create and use a repertoire of thinking and reasoning strategies to achieve complex learning goals. 5.) Thinking about thinking Higher order strategies for selecting and monitoring mental operations facilitate creative and critical thinking. 6.) Context of learning Learning is influenced by environmental factors, including culture, technology and instructional practices. MOTIVATIONAL AND AFFECTIVE FACTORS 7.) Motivational and emotional influences on learning What and how much is learned is influenced by the learner's motivation. Motivation to learn, in turn, is influenced by individual's emotional states, beliefs, interest and goals, and habits of thinking. 8.) Intrinsic motivation to learn The learners creativity, higher order thinking, and natural curiosity all contribute to motivation to learn. Intrinsic motivation is stimulated by tasks of optimal novelty and difficulty, relevant to personal interests, and providing for personal choice and control. 9.) Effects of motivation on effort Acquisition of complex knowledge and skills requires extended learner effort and guided practice. Without learners' motivation to learn, the willingness to exert this effort is unlikely without coercion. DEVELOPMENTAL AND SOCIAL FACTORS 10.) Developmental influences on learning As a individuals develop, there are different opportunities and constraints for learning. Learning is most effective with differential development within and across physical, intellectual, emotional and social domains is taken into account. 11.) Social influences on learning Learning is influenced by social interactions, interpersonal relations and communication with others. INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES FACTORS 12.) Individual differences in learning Learners have different strategies, approaches and capabilities for learning that are a function of a prior experience and heredity. 13.) Learning and diversity Learning is most effective when differences in learners' linguistic, cultural and social backgrounds are taken into account. 14.) Standards and assessment Setting appropriately high and challenging standards and assessing the learner as well as learning progress including diagnostic process and outcome assessment are integral parts of the learning process. Alexander and Murphy gave a summary of the 14 principles and distilled them into five areas :
1.) The knowledge base. One's existing knowledge
serves as the foundation of all future learning . The learner's previous knowledge will influence new learning specifically on how he represents new information, make associations and filters new experiences. 2.)Strategic processing and control. Lerners can develop skills to reflect and regulate their thoughts and behaviors in order to learn effectively (metacognition).
3.)Motivation and affect. Factors such as intrinsic
motivation (from within), reasons for wanting to learn, personal goals and enjoyment of learning tasks all have crucial role in the learning process . 4.) Development and Individual Differences. Learning is a unique journey for each person because each learner has his own unique combination of genetic and environmental factors that influence him.
5.) Situation or context. Learning happens in the
context of a society as well as within an individual.