Learning and Teaching - University of Namibia

These flashcards cover essential vocabulary and concepts related to learning and teaching as discussed in the lecture notes.

Learning

A process of acquiring knowledge, skills, and attitudes through study, experience, or instruction.

Teaching

The act of imparting knowledge or skills to learners through various methods and strategies.

Empiricism

The learning model which asserts that knowledge comes from experience and observation.

Novice-to-expert model

A learning framework describing the progression from a beginner to a highly skilled performer through practice and experience.

Andragogical theory

Knowles’s theory focusing on adult learning which emphasizes self-direction and the importance of experiences in learning.

Behavioral theory

A learning theory that examines observable changes in behavior as a result of different stimuli.

Experiential learning

A theory proposing that knowledge is gained through direct experience and reflection on that experience.

Learning types

Different approaches to learning including directive, rational, syntactical, contextual, and inquiry types.

Kolb’s learning styles

A framework categorizing learners into four styles: Converger, Diverger, Assimilator, and Accommodator based on their methods of gaining knowledge.

Classroom environment

The physical and emotional context in which learning occurs, influencing students' engagement and achievement.

Readiness to learn

The state in which students are physically, mentally, and emotionally prepared to engage in learning.