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1.1. Maximizing Learning 3

1.1.1. Maximizing students’ Learning 4

1.1.2. Perspective of Maximizing students’ learning 8

1.1.3. Active Learning 9

1.2. The role of repetition in learning 11

1.2.1. Speed Learning 13

1.2.2. Additional material 15
1.2.3. Reference 17
Evaluation 20

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1.1. Maximizing Learning.

According to (Madden, Janna, 2017). It is an active learning which
deserves great promise in improving student engagement and learning, in fact
maximizing learning also concentrated on the effectiveness of using learning
strategies to get knowledge and skills efficiently.
Maximizing learning benefit students to take responsibility of their own
learning an identify individual growth, in addition to making the most of the
training. In terms of maximizing the learning, this has nothing to do with our
teachers if they are good or bad, the focus might be on how student can
maximize the value of their learning through many techniques, strategies taken
by themselves.
For (Merrill, 2002). Teachers we should ask students what do you do to
maximize your learning? The quality of learning will depend on what techniques
and strategies they choose to improve their learning, the success of their
learning will be based on student’s willing cooperation and of course the
condition that have been created. According to (Brame, 2017). Also,
maximizing learning includes a culture of innovation and continuous learning.
Maximizing learning helps students to generate much knowledge, activation,
empowerment, participation, and opportunities to learn more, for example: role
play which provides an enormous participation among them.
Role play, plays important part in human development, it also offers a
unique opportunity to act out about different situations for instance: collecting
information, and conflicts about social issues, it helps students to improve social
skills. As a student in online program is vital that students maximize and
organize their time, so that they can learn by practicing exercises, and
completing the activities on time. In order to retain information to have good
results and succeeded in their exams. It is necessary to take much
responsibility.

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Additionally, if students do not fulfill these requirements it will hard for

them to maximize their academic progress, therefore maximizing learning
depends on students’ accountabilities. (Madden, Janna, 2017)
On the other hand, for (Wenger, 1998). Maximizing learning in a social context
involves harnessing the power of social interactions, peer collaboration, and
collective knowledge sharing to enhance learning outcomes. Nowadays with
the new technology some authors are providing different strategies and
techniques that allow students get involved in their learning. That is why they
are offering a new pedagogy in which students will maximize their learning
through different alternative for example:

 Active Learning Techniques

 Embrace Different Learning Styles
 Seek Feedback
 Practice Regularly
 Make Connections
 Manage Your Time Effectively
 Reflect on Your Learning
 Set Clear Goals
 Speed learning
 Role play
 Group work
1.1.1 Maximizing students Learning.
The great majority of students learn in a different way, it includes
teaching strategies, students’ cooperation and engagement and of course fresh
material. There are some elements that can contribute to maximize students
learning for instance, effective teaching strategies are based on:
 Teaching methods
 Leaning styles
 Abilities in the classroom

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Figure 1
Characteristics about active learning

Active learning : Engaging students in hands-on

activities, discussions, problem-solving tasks, and
other interactive learning experiences

ScafFolded Instruction: Breaking down complex

concepts into manageable steps and gradually
increasing the level of challenge as students
progress

Formative Assessment: designed to monitor

student progress and provide timely feedback for
instructional adjustments

Source: Characteristics talks about active learning. Taken from (Wenger, 1998)
https://psycnet.apa.org/record/1998-06054-000

Classroom Environment
These spaces must be comfortable, safe and inclusive for all the
students. Additionally, they need to feel respected, valued, recognized. Also it
is important that students have coherence in their actions and overcome their
academic performance.
Classroom environment also means no chatting, no plagiarism and other
violations of academic integrity, because it can affect students’ academic
performance. “Fair assessment of student work is a critical factor in creating an
optimal learning environment” (URBANA-CHAMPAIGN, 2022)
According to the author there are certain characteristics that be must kept in
mind for example:

Figure 2.
This graphic shows the classroom environment atmosphere.

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Flexible seating
Positive Relationship
arrangements

mutual respect and accomodate diverse

open communication learning preference

Engaging Resources: promote activite

a great of resources participation

Source: Classroom environment atmosphere. Taken from (Madden, Janna,

2017)
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Arshia_Khan2/publication/330421254_Ac
tive_Learning_A_New_Assessment_Model_that_Boost_Confidence_an
d_Learning_While_Reducing_Test_Anxiety/links/5c7c912f299bf1268d3
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Confidence-and-Learning-While-Reducing-Test-Anxiety.pdf
Student engagement is the learning process where students focus attention on
their abilities and critical thinking. Through it students can increase opportunities for
being more successful in their goals. It is important to promote engagement through
active learning which is under the following characteristics
Figure 2
Characteristics of student engagement.

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Inquiry
Meaningful
Based
learning
Learning

Student
Game base
choice
learning
Autonomy

Gamificatio
n

Source: Different characteristics about student engagement. Taken from (A, 2000)
Educational Technology.
https://www.scirp.org/journal/paperinformation?paperid=66208

It talks about teamwork that facilitate an active learning environment, through it

we can include for example: virtual reality, sensory platform and artificial intelligence.
There are a great ideal of material that students and teacher can use. Educational
Technology boots students’ outcomes, it has been created to increase student’s
participation. For instance:
 Blended Learning Models = face to face instructions with online learning
 Adaptive Learning Software= based on individual student’s needs
 Interactive White boards = interactive multimedia
 Learning Management Systems = Assessement and communication
Supportive Interventions:
• Response to Intervention: Implementing a tiered system of support to address
students' academic and behavioral needs through early intervention, progress
monitoring, and targeted interventions.
• Special Education Services: specialized instruction for students with disabilities
or learning differences to ensure equitable access to education

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• Counseling and Mental Health Services: social-emotional learning programs,

and mental health resources to support students' holistic well-being and
academic success

According to (Cambridgeinternational.org, 2019). Continuous Professional

Development. Continuous Professional Development (CPD) refers to a commitment
to ongoing lifelong learning. It fosters individuals to persist in their studies and seize
more opportunities to acquire new knowledge. In essence, CPD enables individuals
to refresh existing knowledge, enhance specific skills, or pursue updates in their field
of interest. In reality Continuous Professional Development can be:
 Collaborative Learning Communities: engaging in ongoing collaboration
 Professional Development Workshops: seminars to enhance teaching skills
 Reflective Practice: set professional development goals
 Training course: or attending a seminar about some specific theme.
 Combine different methodologies.

1.1.2 Perspective of Maximizing students’ learning

There some perspectives about maximizing students learning that some
professional keep in mind in order to develop their classes.
Figure 3.
Perspectives about Maximizing student’s learning.

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•Educational •Neuroscience
Psychology Perspective
Perspective

strategies that effectiveness

facilitate the of learning
acquisition processes

ongoing
Assessment
learning

•Instructional •Organizational
Design perspective
Perspective

Source: Different perspectives. Taken from (Madden, Janna, 2017)

https://academic-publishing.org/index.php/ejel/article/view/1824

1.1.3. Active learning

For (Madden, Janna, 2017). Active learning, this method allows students to
acquire their abilities and use them with dynamic changes in our Ecuadorian Society,
of course applying the advancement of new era in terms of technology. As a matter of
fact, active learning is focused on students’ participation and hands on activities where
they can produce, create, analyze, infer and avoid copying and paste from the book.
In other words, students are called to pay attention to their learning, using their critical
thinking, using their knowledge concentrated on what they have to do instead of
copying.

According to (Brame, 2017). The role the Ecuadorian professors, in this method is to
be a facilitator, mentor, guide, and focusing on teaching key concepts so that student
can learn how to infer certain topic that they have to produce for example: in a test,
an exam, an essay and in a case study. Students have to learn how to infer this
information about the issues mentioned before. In spite of using artificial intelligence I
am not saying technology is terrible; on the contrary, it helps enormously throughout
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the entire world. However, unfortunately, the vast majority of students are dedicated
to simply copying and pasting what they find on the internet. I wonder How students
can active their knowledge if they are used to using the technology in that way?
Active learning is another completely different thing, it enables to analyze, discuss,
apply and reflect on the content rather than receiving information based on passive
readings, lectures. On the contrary, this method involves debates, case studies,
problem-solving tasks, hands -on activities, in order to stimulate critical thinking,
collaboration and deeper understanding of certain subjects. In fact according to
(Madden, Janna, 2017) it engages pupils in deep learning rather than passive
information, the main objective of this method mentioned before is to allow students
to apply and transfer knowledge in a better way rather than copying everything from
the internet.
Last but least active learning is focused on critical thinking, retention, motivation,
compare to traditional passive learning. Therefore, students need to make a big
change in their active learning and improve the way they acquire their knowledge, also
they have a great challenge in their academy performance and studies.
What are the benefits of Active Learning? According to (Cambridgeinternational.org,
2019) We have the following:
 Depth knowledge and understanding
 Critically thinking
 Thinking Skills
 Deep learning
 Retention
 Autonomy in the process of learning.
 Bloom’s Taxonomy

Active learning is different from the traditional classroom. That is why it has its own
characteristics for instance:

Figure 4
Active Learning

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Critical
Thinking
Hands-On
Interaction
Learning
Student-
Feedback
Centered

Engagement Flexibility:
Source: How active learning works. Taken from (A, 2000)
1.2.1. The role of repetition in learning
According to (Madden, Janna, 2017) Repetition plays a crucial role in students, as she
says “practice makes perfect”. It is true if they students practice and practice and
repeat with different strategies they will achieve their objectives. When pupils repeat
certain stuff it allows student’s brain a body retain the information and skills necessary
to improve their learning. In fact, it is well known that repetition enhances students'
memory, helping them to learn and retain knowledge for an extended period.
Repetition learning is concentrated on understanding of the topic rather than simple
memory. Repetition is a crucial learn tool, because it facilitates the learning an improve
their knowledge. For example, in mathematics students need to practice and repeat
certain numbers of the operation in order to have good results. According to the author
students learn better when they learn through repetition which is based on
comprehension, association, elaboration, games, mind maps, and inferences. All
these ones mentioned before facilitate memory consolidation, skills development and
the support of learning when students used techniques and combine with other
effective learning method, so that the repetition of learning is meaningful. Also,
repetition enhances pupils’ learning outcomes and educational performance. As
matter of fact, repetition helps student increased understanding which is true because
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students have the opportunity to check, revise the lesson each other, repeat quizzes,
exams, and make of repetition a good tool to improve their learning. In addition to
participating in groups they can add more details and information to their
understanding of the topic. According to the author (Madden, Janna, 2017) cites that
repetition is an excellent tool where students can interact ideas and progressively will
remember what they have learned. It helps consolidate knowledge and abilities
making them resistant to forget.
Figure 5
Repetition has many aspects to be considered for instance.
•Reinforces neural
Memory connections in the brain
consolidatio •becomes more firmly
n embedded in their long-
term memory.

•Regular repetition
helps students retain
information over time
Retention
•students are more
likely to remember it
accurately

•Repetition is essential
for skill acquisition and
Skill mastery.
Developm
ent •Improve their
proficiency and fluency
in the skill.

Source: Repetition to be used in class Taken from (Parker, 2023)

https://theknowledgeeconomy.wordpress.com/2023/02/26/the-role-of-repetition-in-
the-learning-process/
Repetition must be meaningful so that students can remember what they have learned
and understand it deeply
Figure 6
Advantages of repetition.

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Engaged during Repetition can be more Opportunities for

repetitive practice. enjoyable feedback

Reinforce learning Increase retention. Memory consolidation

Fresh information in
Promote creativity improve performance.
students’ mind

Source: Repetition and its advantages. Taken from (Parker, 2023)

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Disadvantages of Repetition of learning

There are disadvantages about repetition for example:
 Saturation
 Mindless
 Tedious
 Repetitive
 Mass repetition
 Boring
1.2.2. Speed Learning
According to (Khan, 2016). The Speed Learning methodology is based on
multiple educational theories. Active learning strategies are incorporated into the
Speed Learning methodology to encourage student engagement in a limited time
period. It is also known as rapid learning or accelerate learning. Most Ecuadorian
students would like to learn more quickly in order to become successful in many areas.
According to the author, speed learning is under the umbrella of Active Learning
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because through it students can be encouraged to learn in a limited period time.

According to (Madden, 2016) Speed learning is concentrated on optimizing the
learning process, improving students engagement and efficiency of master through
the use of speeding learning techniques and partner collaborations.
According to (Madden, Janna, 2017). This methodology the students are
supposed to work together to help each other making questions one another in order
to test. Speed learning talks about methods that can be increasing knowledge about
certain subjects, maintaining a high level of understanding.
When dealing with a reading on a particular subject, educators and learners
commonly employ methods like scanning and skimming to swiftly extract accurate
answers within a limited timeframe in such scenarios, individuals are effectively
utilizing speed learning techniques.
According to (Khan, 2016). The same thing happens when people in general
have to take international exams, where speed learning has been used specially with
reading and listening and speaking. Speed learning has been used to provide an
active learning assessment during the development of the class,
Consequently, speed learning applied team work of learning to improve
knowledge, memory of important concepts and evaluate the strengths and weakness
of the students and of course including the students with learning disabilities. The
speed learning concentrated on four phases for example:
1.-Creating questions and answers is a highly effective way for students to reinforce
their learning and solidify their understanding of a topic
2.-Practice questions are an excellent way for students to reinforce their understanding
of the material and identify areas where they may need further review
3.-Participate with questions done, students have to put them into practice and recall
the whole information.
4.-Participate in a short quiz among students.
Review all the prepared material in advance to ensure students have a comprehensive
understanding of the concepts covered. On the other hand, speed learning also
concentrated on its methodology for example:
Feedback

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Value of partner learning

Role repetition
Need for efficiency in the classroom
Active learning

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UNIT 4 Maximizing the learning.

1.………………………. that does not employ active learning the faculty lectures and
the students listen

A. In a traditional classroom

B. in virtual learning

C. class environment

D. in the recess.

2. Another factor that plays a role in students’ ability to learn is the ……………………

A. recess

B. learning environment

C. lesson plan

D. classroom management.

3. …………………, which integrates student learning preferences into course design

to improve understanding in a limited period of time.

A. Speed Learning

B. Classroom management

C. Learning environment.

D. Speed speaking

4. ………………………… as a method for retention, partner and group learning

A. The value of creating

B. The value of

C. The value of repetition

D. Speed learning

5.- ……………………also positively benefits student engagement and motivation.

A. Passive learning

B. Active learning

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C. Complex learning

D. Passive learning

6. The US Census Bureau shows …………….. percent of students work while

attending school

A. 50

B. 60

C. 72

D. 45

7. Speed learning concentrated on …………….phases to be used by the students

A. four

B. five

C. three

D. two

8. Speed learning methodology focuses on comprehension rather than simply

………..

A. case study

B. memory

C. class

D. learning

9. Comprehension, associations, elaborations, and inferences, they refer

to……………….

A. Need for efficiency in the classroom

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B. Learning environment

C. Role of repetition in learning

D. Classroom management.

10. Speed learning reaps the benefits of partner learning by encouraging students to
work in groups throughout the process of creating, answering and grading questions.

A.True

B.False

C.I do not know

D. All of them.

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