Chapter 1

Chapter 1

This chapter introduced the means of teaching education technology. It also touched on varieties of learning and how teachers have to decide for themselves what theory is best for them. I learned about the types of theories that many researches have developed. I was introduced to the concept of environmental factors, psychological factors, personal filters, Behaviorist’s Perspective, Cognitivist’s Perspective, Constructivist’s Perspective, and cognitive Styles. I also learned the history behind educational technology and how it began in the early 1900’s and how it has progressed throughout the years.

Although I have been taught the Multiple Intelligences in other classes I really enjoyed reading about it and reviewing the parts. I think it is so important to be aware of these for your students and when you are planning lessons. I definitely think that teaching and learning work together. The more I have worked with students I can see that personal filters interfere with their learning. I think that section was very beneficial towards my learning.

I will apply much of this chapter towards my future teaching. I want to have many lessons that involve all areas of Multiple Intelligence. I want many different learning styles in my room in hope to reach all the students most comfortable and effective way to gain any information received. I will keep their personal filters, psychological, and environmental factors in mind while teaching. I know it is important to have a safe and conducive environment for learning and that is one of my goals as a future teacher to have in my classroom.