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Introduce value percept theory and its relevance to higher education.
The Introduce Value Percept Theory (IVPT) is a tool to help identify the underlying reasons why students are enrolled in college. It is designed to be a self-administered survey that allows students to learn about their own learning style preferences and to identify which courses align with their preferred learning styles. The IVPT was designed by Dr. Brian Hall, a professor at the University of California, Berkeley, and the first author of this article. The IVPT consists of four sections: “Introduction,” “How to Take the IVPT,” “Learning Style Preferences,” and “Why I’m Enrolled in College.” Students can take the survey online or on paper. For more information, visit www.ivpt.org. When you first read about the IVPT, what thoughts do you have? Did you think that you would need to learn about your own learning style preferences before taking the IVPT? Why or why not?
Explain how value percept theory can be used to improve the quality of student experiences.
A value percept theory focuses on the difference between what people think is true, what they know it is true, and what they feel it is true. The main purpose of the model is to help educators understand the relationship between cognitive development in students and academic learning outcomes.This approach is rooted in Piaget’s theory of cognitive development. The model proposes that children’s understanding of the world is based on a value-perception system. Values are used to determine the truth and falsity of information, and as they develop, children begin to rely more heavily on perceptual cues (visual, auditory, tactile) to make sense of their environment. Thus, children will change the way they process information as they move through developmental stages.
Share examples of how value percept theory has been applied in higher education settings.
As the cost of higher education continues to rise, there are those who feel it would be best if colleges and universities simply provided students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed without additional expense. As such, this would eliminate a large segment of the higher education marketplace and make it possible to provide education to everyone regardless of their financial situation. However, many argue that this would leave some people behind and would make it more difficult for those who do have access to quality education to compete for jobs. The College Board recently released a study, “A Nation at Risk: The State of Public Higher Education in America”, which found that half of all American adults are not proficient in reading, writing, or math. This means that over 50 million people lack the skills to compete for the jobs available today. In addition, the study found that the nation is falling behind on educational attainment, especially among minority groups.
Offer advice for students and faculty who want to use value percept theory in their work.
Our popular offer advice for students and faculty blog gives practical advice to educators interested in using Percept Theory in their classroom and lesson planning. The post shares examples of successful implementation as well as tips for instructors who want to develop lessons that connect the theory with their learners.The Perceptual-Cognitive Model (PCM) is a theory developed by Donald Hebb in 1949. It describes how humans perceive and understand information through their senses. According to Hebb, perception begins when sensory information enters the brain and is stored in memory. Hebb identified five components of perception: (a) Sensory reception; (b) Sensory registration; (c) Sensory organization; (d) Sensory selection; and (e) Cognitive interpretation.
