Choose One Learning Framework Act. 2

Choose ONE of the following options to complete and submit:

Option 1 - Identify and describe the four different types of receptive learning styles.  Indicate a learning strategy for each type of receptive learning style.  Complete the "Try It!" 1 "What's Your Receptive Learning Style?" (Ch. 3) assessment.  Indicate what your main receptive learning style is according to this assessment.  Were you surprised by the results?  Explain.

Option 2 - Explain Howard Gardner's Multiple Intelligences Theory.  Identify and describe the 8 forms of intelligence he proposes.  Complete the "Try It!" 2 "Your Sense of Intelligence" (Ch 3).  Which 2 intelligences did you score highest on according to this assessment?  Were you surprised by the results?  Explain.

Option 3 - Identify and describe the 4 major personality dimensions discussed in your text.  Go online and find a free online test related to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator.  Take the test and indicate what personality type was most characteristic of you according to this assessment.  Do you agree or disagree with the result?  Explain.  Provide the URL address of the website you visited.

Option 4 - Define reinforcement and punishment.  Describe the major difference between reinforcement and punishment.  Provide an example of the use of each of the following: positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement, and punishment.  Indicate a pro and a con of punishment.  Is punishment or reinforcement generally more effective? Explain why.

Option 5 - Identify two of the values that are most important to you.  Explain why it is important to you, who taught you this value, and in what way you perceive it affecting your future behavior.  Complete "Try It!" 5 "Write a Mission Statement" (Ch. 3).  Write your own mission statement.  Is it representative of your values and motivational needs?  Explain.