Social learning begins the moment you realize that you want to be that person who the people around you are constantly praising and recognizing when you were just growing up. This realization is the first step in the process of social learning. When I was a kid, I remember that my parents, grandparents, and other relatives were always praising and rewarding the majority of my cousins for their excellent academic performance, as evidenced by the fact that they had received high honors at their respective schools. The same thing goes for congratulatory messages and bragging about the achievements of my other older cousins who excel in their respective professional careers.
It is accurate to say, according to Albert Bandura’s social learning theory, that our development in human cognition is connected with our behavior, such as our thoughts and feelings, our cognition growing out, and our environment, which acts as an external social stimulus. While I was growing up, I worked hard to achieve excellence with the goal of eventually earning the same rewards and recognition. This guides me in developing my sense of self-efficacy in the process of pursuing my career. However, there are a number of factors that will come into play that will prevent you from achieving your goals, which will cause you to feel unhappy and frustrated. It is a fact that throughout your life, you will encounter a greater number of setbacks than successes; however, those setbacks should be viewed as opportunities to gain valuable experience and insight. Your ability to self-regulate will, in the end, be the single most important factor in determining whether or not you are successful in overcoming the challenges you face on a daily basis.
My Models and Mentors
Role Models and Mentors
Their Contributions
My Grade 2 Teacher
She was the one who understood me that I can excel on any work I put my mind into
My parents
I saw how hard working they are in sending us to school no matter how hard our life was when I was growing up and how kind hearted they are
The type of role model I want to be for others (other learners)
Respectful
Honest
Modest
Responsible
Diligent
How I will incorporate models and mentors in my profession (as an educator) For example on teaching Science – Providing students with the opportunity to learn through direct experience how the workings of a concept or the contributions of an inventor have improved their lives as well as the lives of their families and other individuals.
For Arts for example – Learning from the experts, such as personifying well-known artists by recreating their works and telling their stories through the medium of their work, which is an art piece, is an important part of art education.
Who will be my education mentor? What would my ideal education mentor be like? My ideal mentor is someone who is enthusiastic about imparting useful knowledge to children through hands-on instruction. A guide whose sole mission is to impart their expertise to the students under their tutelage.
The most important aspect of learning about Behaviorism is observation. It can be accomplished by conducting extensive research on various organisms, both animals and humans, and recording their behaviors in order to contribute to the growing field of psychology. After reading these articles on behaviorism, I began to wonder: what are some examples of different practical applications of behaviorism in this day and age? Those working in the clinical field are the first obvious choice for those interested in learning more about behaviorism. In recent years, pop culture, social reforms, and norms have emphasized the importance of mental health to a person’s well-being. Personally, I believe that maintaining a person’s mental well-being at an optimal level is necessary for the individual to be a valuable and functioning member of society.
Having worked in the business field for decades, I understand firsthand how a monotonous lifestyle and seemingly aimless cycle can be taxing on the human psyche. Knowing the fundamentals of behaviorism gives me a new and broad perspective on why some people have ended up the way they are if they have no incentive to recover from their depressive and stressful states. I’ve also grown to appreciate the concept of behaviorism as I’ve gotten to know some of my elementary school students better. Each of the students on our campus comes from a variety of backgrounds, families, and educational backgrounds. This allows us, as educators, to find more efficient and effective ways to provide students with an enjoyable yet meaningful learning experience at our school.
The only disadvantage of knowing this knowledge of behaviorism is that I will not be able to fully comprehend how some of our students and staff members are behaving in unpredictable ways despite fully understanding what they went through and the education route that they took in order to be in our school. Disruptive behaviors and unruly discipline can create an unfavorable working environment. If we are unable to adapt and cater to the needs of the child or our school staff members, our entire school curriculum and learning system may be disrupted. There may have been information that prevented the parents of the students or school employees from coming up with solutions to the issues at hand, so we would not be able to see the root of the problem and ensure that the situation is remedied. With my newfound knowledge of behaviorism, I might be able to compile a list of possible explanations for why they are acting the way they are.
Being able to focus more on developing a student’s skills and knowledge in a subject where they are struggling while also focusing on their strengths in another subject is a core value in our school community. My knowledge of behaviorism will be useful when evaluating and revising our school curriculum and syllabus for each school year. We have gradually moved away from the traditional method of teaching subjects and toward a more hands-on approach and experiential learning that our students have found most enjoyable. As a result, each of our teachers on our school staff will be able to report on how their students performed in each of their sessions, and brainstorm ways to ensure that the struggling student absorbs the lesson material much better than they did the week before. This process must be repeated by the student and the teacher until the student has a proper understanding of the lesson material being learned by the class as a whole. This is where we start the process of improving the child’s cognitive abilities so that the child can better absorb the lesson material.
As the founder of an elementary school, not only should I be able to meet the expectations of the students’ parents and the students themselves, but I should also be able to look after my own school staff, because what good is a school if there are no teachers to look after the students’ education? Certain behavioral patterns have emerged over the years from staff members who have made unsatisfactory progress in the workplace, which I have failed to notice. Before I knew it, I was required to sign their letters of resignation in order to keep our school running and the jobs of the other school staff members safe. If I had been able to identify these behavioral issues and ensure that they were given multiple chances to make amends, I would have been able to keep them in our ranks. Having to go through this process is a truly difficult situation. It could all have been avoided if my newly expanded understanding of behaviorism concepts had come into play back then to provide them with solutions to their problems. As a result, in order to keep our workforce well-maintained and to prevent any further disruptive behavior from disrupting our operations, I have decided to implement a weekly welfare check-up for each staff member in order to have a proper evaluation of their mental and emotional health. This would entail an interview between the teacher and an HR representative in order for them to express their grievances to the school organization and leadership and find a solution to alleviate some of their troubling thoughts. As a result, the overall welfare of the school staff will be satisfied, and the operations of will not be disrupted in the long run.
I am sure there are many criticisms of Behaviorism, but my main issue with it is that there is no solid ground for the case that is Behaviorism. There will be times when we simply cannot understand or predict the actions of the average citizen. First and foremost, they may be unwilling to share all of the information that came with their upbringing; thus, we are left with a blank slate to work with and not much to go on. We will be unable to begin our journey towards a solution if we are not given much to begin with. There is only one simple solution to this underlying issue, and that is to be given more time to work with the individual in question. Without a doubt, the knowledge that comes with Behaviorism is extremely beneficial in analyzing human and animal behavior. However, we are often so preoccupied with our abilities to recognize behavioral patterns that we fail to recognize the importance of having first-hand experience with the person we are attempting to figure out and assist. Creating bonds will help us better understand and recognize the implicit roots of behavior that cause disruption in the workplace. There must be ways to apply the concept of behaviorism more effectively in order to improve our way of living and working in the workplace. Similarly to how I would be able to better recognize behavioral problems in this manner, I may be able to better understand how a young student’s mind works. With a better understanding of how to better mold our students to be brought up in the way that they should go, we will be able to help more students recognize their full potential in academics and sports. This way of thinking has the potential to revolutionize education if more schools adopt a more hands-on approach to experiential learning and absorbing new information. Gone would be the days of lecturing students for poor performance in exams and projects; instead, there would be days of encouraging students’ growth in learning new concepts by shifting from a traditional way of sharing knowledge to a more experiential-type growth in both their strengths and weaknesses. Finally, behaviorism paves the way for a better and more modern approach to educational systems throughout the world. With this future of quality education, we will be able to shape our students into tomorrow’s leaders, resulting in a better world for us.
Intelligence is innate in all of us; all that is required is for us to discover and cultivate it. People of intelligence are typically distinguished by the manner in which they speak, the knowledge of which they possess, the manner in which they solve problems, and their mastery of specific subjects. People always come to the conclusion that if you are intelligent, you will be successful in whatever endeavors you choose to pursue in your life. In the majority of cases, intelligence and successful learning are intertwined with one another. In the absence of appropriate utilization and application, intelligence alone will not result in successful learning. Someone has successfully learned something when they have completely grasped the theory or concept in question and have successfully applied or implemented it in their daily lives.
People are not born with all of the intelligence that is expected of them, according to Howard Gardner’s theory of Multiple Intelligences. This is a valid argument for Gardner’s theory of Multiple Intelligences. He proposes that intelligences are not solely based on cognitive abilities, but that each individual possesses a genius of eight different types of intelligences, which are as follows: Linguistic,
ON INTELLIGENCE AND EDUCATION
Asians are regarded as intelligent individuals in the western world. When they see an Asian student, it immediately comes to their mind that they are mathematical and scientific geniuses. Asian parents who live in the west are not exempt from these perceptions, and as a result, all of the pressure is passed down to their offspring. On the other hand, the children are expected to go above and beyond what is expected of them. In the Philippines, we were taught that if we bring home medals and certificates for the highest achievements in our studies, it will bring honor to our parents and grandparents.
Our country’s approach to education and perception of intelligence differs from that of other developing countries. Our society, schools, and the tools we employ place a greater emphasis on academics, particularly in the areas of mathematics, linguistics, and science. One of the reasons for this is that we are still following the western education pattern that was in place during the Industrial Revolution. According to Howard Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences, we as a country have not changed our attitude toward and approach to education, despite the fact that we must also enrich and cultivate other areas of intellect in order to succeed.
IMPLICATIONS ON POLICIES AND BROADER PRACTICES
If our educational system can find a way to change their approach to teaching our students and cultivating their intelligence, we will be able to produce a new generation of talents who will contribute to the advancement of our country. The notion of having achieved academic excellence at the highest level will be critical to a successful personal and professional life in the future. Our country has a large pool of intelligent people, but this has not resulted in any significant improvements in our economy. We must recognize that evaluating students is more than just evaluating their performance on an exam; rather, cultivating that intelligence and making it useful to society is what the society requires.
On this battlefield man has no better weapon than his intelligence, no other force but his heart. – Dr. Jose Rizal
As Dr. Jose Rizal says in the quote above, learning with our hearts and minds can make a significant difference in our daily lives and careers. As human beings, we must resist the temptation to live our lives as if we are merely following social norms and the ways in which other people live in our surroundings. We must continue to learn new things in order to improve our own lives as well as those of those around us. We learn in order to be able to create and make things. We learn in order to make better decisions and think more logically. We learn in order not to be persuaded by other people’s points of view. In order to accept learning, we must also be willing to accept change and discomfort.
We still tell the kids that learning is fun, or at least that it should be fun. Although the task was challenging, particularly when working full-time, I learned a lot in this course and gained additional knowledge that I can apply in my daily life. I agree that learning and growth should continue throughout one’s lifetime.
Challenges will still emerge, and we should be prepared to meet them head on. I hope that my fellow students will not simply store all of the lessons we learned in this course, but will instead learn to incorporate them in our daily tasks.
Let’s go! There’s a chat room! Moodle! Zoom!. Collaborating with peers and team members can take several forms. Achieving a common goal and putting disagreements aside is a key element in getting the job done. Taking part in this joint activity with my teammates was a wonderful learning opportunity and an unforgettable experience. Our group work allowed us to see firsthand how the theories we learned about in EDS100 were put into practice. We were able to see some of the theories in action for a brief period of time. Each member of the group set aside time to contribute to the group’s success. We gained a better understanding of how the learning process can be extended and adapted to current learning conditions as a result of the exercise.
For a job well done, I’d like to express my gratitude to my 2 Baltes teammates. We were able to complement and adapt to each other’s unique learning styles. I believe that learning is a lifelong process that can help us grow self-esteem, accountability, and become more self-directed learners through collaborative learning.
I hope you enjoy the video below about collaboration. To all of you who are learning, I wish you luck.
What would you do if one of your decisions landed you in a culturally diverse setting? I’ve lived in the UAE for the past two and a half decades, in a city that is home to people from over 200 different countries. The near absence of naive stereotyping and prejudice is prevalent in most areas of the United Arab Emirates today, as cultural diversity within the nation serves to remind us of the dignity and respect bestowed to those of a different nation. We immerse ourselves in the new experiences that the UAE can offer us through a new way of thinking about globalization, gaining new knowledge about other countries, and experiencing both the local and international cultures of the country itself. Every day, we see and meet people from other countries, and we learn from them about the ideals, attitudes, values, backgrounds, and experiences they brought with them from their home countries.
Diversity is what allows for cultural experiences, which can be defined as differences between individuals from various nations around the world. It is also the driving force behind the United Arab Emirates’ economic, social, and intellectual development, as it serves as a crossroads for various opportunities and worldview perspectives that can be contributed by people of hundreds of nationalities. As a result, diversity allows a working environment to grow exponentially in terms of efficiency and cooperation, because each employee will be able to provide valuable insight from a range of perspectives. Employers in the UAE recognize the value of diversity and are encouraged to hire a diverse range of people from various backgrounds to add value to their own businesses.
Diversity not only contributes value to a company, but it can also boost morale and inspire equality among fellow employees. This prevents people from discriminating against the other party as well as being discriminated against. Diversity allows us to appreciate the differences between people, regardless of how they behave or look. Instead, these distinctions are highly valued by the company and its employees.
As of January 2020, there are estimated 2,221,448 Filipinos in the Middle East Region. These Filipinos comprise of permanent and temporary residents, and undocumented/irregular migrants.
I’ve been living outside of our home country for over two and a half decades. I’ve worked with diverse people and nationalities in various industries, including restaurants, retail, manufacturing, and being a service crew and sales and marketing personnel. In each stage of my career, I had both failures and successes. But here’s what kept me going and why I’m still here. I’ve had my fair share of rejections and accolades, but why continue when I sometimes feel discriminated against and yearn to be at home with my parents and friends? My motivation for working abroad when I first started was to help my parents and siblings. When I first became an OFW, my goal was to send financial assistance to my family while working nearly 18 hours a day and living in a room with 11 other guys. My salary at the end of the month is more important than the difficulties I’m experiencing. My motivation was the external rewards I was receiving at the time, but that quickly faded when I realized that the small amount of money I was sending back home could help my family.
And as the years passed, my motivation shifted from rewards to internal satisfaction to knowing where my skills and competencies could be put to use—knowing that one of my purposes as an OFW is to represent my people and country. It is also the acceptance and assurance that comes from knowing that my own family will be there for me, both in abundance and in need.
Every OFW has their own happy and sad stories, and each of us has our own set of motivations. We must not equate their happy faces and awesome and joyful social media posts with success and happy life. We hope that one day our lives will inspire a generation to study and work hard to build our nation and that this generation will no longer aspire to be an OFW.
Growing up with my mother’s entire family was not a fun experience, but this was my thought process from the time I was a child until I was sixteen years old. We were raised, along with my siblings and cousins, to follow my grandparents’ and parents’ laws. We were taught to always say “po” and “opo,” and to do “mano po” to all elders, whether we knew them or not. We’ll get a slap in the face if we’re caught cussing. We must complete our daily routine of doing house chores before playing with our friends outside, or we will be grounded for the next week. Our TV viewing time is also restricted at night, with a maximum of 8:00 p.m. However, after all of the schoolwork is completed, there is free screen time on weekends. I admit that this was very unpleasant experience for me as a kid, and I believe it was when I was younger. Now I know that my early experiences and the fundamental principles I was taught shaped who I am today. My grandparents, parents, and the elders in our community instilled in me good moral values.
According to Piaget’s Theory of Moral Development, following rules kept us out of trouble when we were between the ages of 5 and 9. As a result, whatever we do, we must follow the rules set forth by our parents and grandparents, and if we do not, we will be subjected to necessary discipline or punishment, as described by Piaget’s moral realism. When we get older, we know that our elders’ rules are sometimes violated by themselves, but they are not punished. We begin to understand that rules are merely guidelines, and that breaking them is justified as long as our intentions and motivations are for the greater good, which Piaget refers to as moral relativism. I believe that our childhood experiences, as well as the influence of our peers, culture, and society, have a significant impact on a person’s morality.
Here is a short video clip of the present situation in which children find themselves, as well as how we can instill positive values in our children at home.
Learning Together Now 