theory activites

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Two Learning Experiences Two Learning Theories Tom Waterson

Theory 1: Experiential Learning : 

Theory 1: Experiential Learning

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Student Control Real problems Self-Assessment

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The Experiential Activity Two Letters One Real Problem Two Distinct and Real Audiences

1.) Brainstorm and determine issue : 

1.) Brainstorm and determine issue

2.) Research the issue : 

2.) Research the issue

3.) Determine and analyze audiences : 

3.) Determine and analyze audiences Their age, gender, geographical location, education, professional position, etc. What will the audience want to know about the issue and why? What might influence their position on the issue? Who has influence?

3.) Develop persuasive strategies : 

3.) Develop persuasive strategies

4.) Draft : 

4.) Draft

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Audience Thesis Statement Reasons Supporting Thesis Statement Facts and Examples Sequencing Format Editing Issues 5.) Self-Assess

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6.) Publish / Send

Justification : 

Justification

Theory No. 2: Subsumption : 

Theory No. 2: Subsumption New material is related to relevant ideas which exist within the learner’s experience, known contexts, and memory.

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General ideas should be presented first and then organized appropriately as the level of detail and specificity increases

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New material should integrate the cross-referencing of new and old ideas.

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Metaphysical poets Romanticism Gothic novel Transcendentalism Realism Naturalism Symbolism Modernism The Lost Generation Harlem Renaissance Postmodernism Beat poets Magical Realism Post-colonialism Etc. and so on Thematic Approach What we fear Oppression World View Identity Formation Cultural Transformation War Utopian Visions The American Dream Technology

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Does the author make the leap? Effects of oppression complex, empowered female characters

Justification : 

Justification

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