Additional Assignment #2

1. What do you think? If learners are motivated, can they teach themselves?
Yes.

2. If those motivated learners are kids, can they teach themselves?
Yes.

3. What conditions are necessary for kids to teach themselves? For anyone to teach him or herself?
Learning resources such as access to information. Groups can also facilitate learning.

4. What role do computers and internet access play in the process?
They’re a source of knowledge that is immediate and direct.

5. What role does motivation, a desire to learn?
Motivation stimulates people into action. Without motivation there is no learning.

6. What roles do a problem, a question or multiple problems or questions play in the process?
The questions or problems stimulate thinking. People naturally want to solve problems if it concerns a subject they are interested in.

7. How do you motivate someone to learn?
You motivate someone to learn by finding out their interest and leveraging their interest.

8. How are you motivated to learn?
I am more motivated if I can apply a concept or subject as opposed to learning theories or concepts that do not directly apply to me.

9. Can anyone who is not motivated to learn?
They can be exposed to it, but probably will not retain it.

10. Do you teach yourself? When? Why?
Yes. At some levels we are always learning. A large part of this course involves learning the subject matter independently. Also learning hobbies or crafts are examples of individual, independent learning. Motivation can range from curiosity, to deep interest in a specific subject. The long term rewards that are obtained (degree, job) are another source of motivation.

11. What role does a teacher (either answer generally or use a specific example) play in your learning?
A teacher’s most effective role is coach or mentor. With a teacher’s guidance, the learning process can be made more efficient and direct (wasting less time than undirected self learning) and at the same time, provide timely feedback to ensure that the desired skill level is reached.


12. What is the most important idea, question or emotional response you take away with you as a result of watching this video?
Group learning is more effective than individual learning.
Age is not a barrier to learning with technology.
A mentored class, even by an unskilled teacher, demonstrated a significant increase in learning.

13. What other questions or issues are raised by this video that should be considered and discussed by aspiring teachers?
How effective is the SOLE concept for long term learning?
What type of subject matter is this method best suited for?