Part 4- Important?
W4 Discussion: Meaningful Memories: Why Are They So
Important?
Review the Discussion Requirements for this course before responding to the prompt
below.
In the absence of a pathology discussed in the text, all of us have numerous memories,
both episodic and semantic. We have a clear view of the memory for many of these
memories and can describe it in full detail. We know we know something for others,
but not how we got there. Using the example of tying your shoes, state which type of
memory this is and the facts surrounding it. Can you visualize being taught how to tie
your shoes, who taught you, who reinforced the learning, how old you were, etc.? Is
there anything missing from this memory?
From what you have learned in Chapter 7, discuss why your memories of the events
might differ from others. Although your initial discussion is important here, your
responses to others may surprise you when you read theirs. Why do we not remember
any event in the same way? What characteristics of the “memory environment” might
change what we remember?
Part 5- Examine Atkinson-Shiffrin’s model of memory in Chapter 9 of your textbook. Our
senses operate constantly, yet not all information will get processed or stored. We can
all sit in the same classroom, yet not everyone will take the information to permanent
memory.
List each process involved in this memory model and use a particular example of what
disruptions could cause a learner not to effectively store the information in long-term
memory. Begin with input (remember, input comes from our environment), then cite
each sensory memory area through to long-term memory (permanent memory). For
one of the areas, discuss what could be done to promote learning (one example you
may not use now is that a student needs glasses and becomes frustrated with not
visualizing the information being presented yet is embarrassed to say something).
Part 6 ( one ) Models
W6 Discussion Social Learning Theory Using Models
Review the Discussion Requirements for this course before responding to the prompt
below.
Bandura is known for Social Learning Theory, which refers to situations where an
individual actively monitors events or other phenomena involving other individuals and
then chooses later actions based on those observations. This type of learning is based
on imitations that seem to make a great deal of sense and are consistent with
behaviorists who believe we are born blank slates, and everything is learned.
Bandura believed that the first requirement is the presence of a model. However,
parents often note that their child has learned a behavior not modeled to them. (One
example you may now not use is crawling.) Children see adults walking, yet most
children crawl before they walk. They do not have models of us crawling around on all
fours or scooting across the floor.
Discuss a behavior you have seen in a child’s developmental that appears not to have
been modeled for them. What other processes may occur within the child to create this
behavior? If you use material other than the text, be sure to reference this material.
Part 6 ( two )
Age
W6 Discussion: Learning Prior to School Age
Review the Discussion Requirements for this course before responding to the prompt
below.
During this course, you have learned about many such influences, such as memory,
learning, multicultural awareness, social learning, modeling, and developmental
pathologies. Early childhood teachers often discuss what they would have liked to have
seen developed in children prior to entering the school system. Read Chapter 12 in our
textbook and discuss five behaviors that you would want to have instilled in young
children before they begin school and would facilitate their ability to be prepared to
learn.
For each of the five behaviors, discuss what happens during early learning if a child has
these behaviors and what happens when they do not. Most importantly, discuss how
an educator can identify these needs early to create interventions.
- W4 Discussion: Meaningful Memories: Why Are They So Important?
- W6 Discussion Social Learning Theory Using Models
- Age
- W6 Discussion: Learning Prior to School Age
