Essays on Catton

Research Question: What Strategies and concepts can teachers use to enhance English comprehension-levels in learners?

Problem and Purpose: Enhance English Comprehension in Learners Theory: Mental Model Theory Theorist: Phillip Johnson-Laird and Ruth Byrne Primary Postulates of Mental Model Theory (Relation to problem and purpose) The theory stipulates that in order for learners to comprehend what they are learning, they must have the ability to create mental picture or models of what they are reading. For example, when one is reading fiction, it has to be reconstructed in the mind thus helping the student stay in track of what is being talked about in the reading (Casper, Catton & Westfall, 1998). The creation of the mental ...

Scaffolding

Scaffolding can be described as a teaching technique which provides a temporary support to child learners until they can stand on their own. The expert who is the teacher or the facilitator sets an example for the learners and guide them closely until such time that they can grow on their own. Puntambekar, S. (2009) cited the definition of Vygotsky (1896-1934) of scaffolding that learning begins not in the cognitive level but in social interactions. Vygotsky as cited by Puntambekar added that in a scaffolding, the expert set the tasks that are beyond the learners’ capability. It is then ...

Ecological Struggle in the American Society

The current society has been characterized by rapid developments on all facets of life, that is, political, social, economic, and technological aspects. As a result of the progress witnessed, the human society has responded in a similar fashion as the human race has progressed far beyond that of the past centuries. The accompanying change has in the same way instigated individual lifestyles and also group dynamics regarding issues of communication and interrelationships. Human beings are differentiated from other species on the basis of the availability of their social or cultural aspects (Stephan, 2001). In this case, in addition to ...