Learning

I do not know that I have a theory of learning or more of an observation. I believe for learning to occur there has to be some motivation. It can be a simple interest in something, some importance or relevance to an individual, or simply because it is required. Learning occurs on all different levels, and I am a firm believer that in order to really understand something there has to be some reinforcement and a connection to something relevant.

I teach mainly to adults who need to learn skills that will help them get a better job or are in the process of changing careers. My students need to acquire knowledge quickly and become proficient in a skill in a short amount of time. I need to use different techniques to help my students not only acquire the skill but understand the importance of it and how to apply their knowledge.

I believe students learn better when they are given real world situations they can relate too. My classes are mainly technology based so the students need as much time as possible to practice the skills. Researching using technology is very important to link the skill they have learned to something practical, which in my students case is a job. Discussions of real situations and coming up with solutions to problems that occur enhances the learning process as well.