Response paper 3: Lecture on intelligent learning environments

I actually attended the activity only for one hour, then left and wasn’t allowed to come in again because there were no seats left. I would also like to say that I live far away (way to Poas volcano) and I work, so it is extremely difficult for me to attend activities out of my schedules. Nevertheless I will make my best effort to attend extracurricular activities!

Intelligent learning environments

I agree with S. Castro that we learn trough experiences, and that learning that occurs in this way is most effective and least likely to be forgotten because it becomes meaningful to the learner. ” Learning theory and research have consistently concluded that learning opportunities providing a chance to "do" or experience the educational input, result in higher learning gains and retention.”( John G. Richardson, Extension Specialist-Educational Programs, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina. Recovered on the 06/09/10 from http://www.joe.org/joe/1994august/a6.php)

We know that everyone learns in a different way, so if we teach our students to recognize their best way of learning, it will make their learning process not only more effective, but also a pleasant experience for them! I have found that adults seem to constantly compare their native language system with the system of the language they want to acquire. This can sometimes be helpful, but can also obstruct the process of language adaptation. One student just kept me asking “But why is it wrong to say: I have 21 years old?”

Children might generally be more shameless than adults, but not always. I think that little boys are more shameful than little girls; they don’t want to volunteer for activities where they have to stand in front of the class. But the truth is that I don’t have experience working with children, I work with adults and teenagers so can’t really disagree with Mrs. Castro in this point.

Can we increase our intelligence? Yes, I think the more we exercise our brain, the more capable it becomes.