Category Archives: EDS 103

After studying this module, I became more conscious of indicators for higher level of learning and cultivating deeper cognitive skills.   On creativity, I was reminded that I should not be averse to experimentation or risks especially if they yield meaningful results without sacrificing safety or making things worse. I have to make sure thatContinue reading “Successful Learning”

Learning about LEARNING is indeed a fascinating experience for me. This course has greatly changed my perspective in 360⁰ when it comes to my own learning and how I picture myself to facilitate learning. I was inspired to become a better learner and facilitator of learning. It has helped me understand what constitutes true learningContinue reading “EDS 103 FINALS: e-Journal Concluding Entry”

Role Models and Mentors Their Contributions Rebecca S. Abrigo – Mother I look up to my mother because of her strong qualities. She taught us the values of presence of mind, common sense, and adaptability. She was responsible to help the entire family as the only child among 6 siblings who finished her studies. SheContinue reading “Models and Mentors in My Life”

I wish to draw inspiration from my pre-school and elementary school in terms of Constructivist approaches in teaching. I remember my teachers giving us more time for interactive learning and educational play. We were even given nap times. Lessons are effectively relayed through story-telling and interactive experiences. I learned that these approaches would promote collaborativeContinue reading “Constructivism in Action”

Constructivist Theories in learning have helped me realize the power that the learners have in influencing their own learning. This has encouraged me to shift into a learner-centered approach. Below are some of my realizations about how we learn and how I could apply principles from this theory. Learning has to be something that couldContinue reading “Constructivist Theories”

I remember loving the subject Social Studies as a high school student. I still remember how good my teacher was in explaining the lessons. However, I could not recall everything that he has discussed. I feel like there was too much information in the given lesson which is difficult for me to handle in justContinue reading “Cognitive Theories”

I was not born to a wealthy family. When I was little, my parents could only provide us with what we need. I remember having a very rare privilege to leverage my negotiating skills to ask for things that I want when I see that other kids have them. I understood at a very youngContinue reading “Behavioral Theories”

When I was younger and single, I made a list of qualities that I am looking for in a potential husband. The quality that made it to the top is “intelligence”. The reason is that I want to increase the probability that our child will also be intelligent. I thought, if my child would beContinue reading “Intelligence”

Classical Conditioning, Operant Conditioning, and Learning through Observation As a mother of a one year-old daughter, I have the opportunity of observing manifestations of some learning theories through her behaviors. When she was hospitalized because of dengue, she wailed of pain as the nurses had a difficult time, taking up to three (3) attempts beforeContinue reading “Perspectives and Conceptions About Learning”