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Learning Theories

Stephanie Jacobs

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Learning Theories

Behaviorism

  • Based on observable changes in behavior
  • Stimulus/Response method
  • Teacher dominant
  • Cues, practice, and reinforcement are possible strategies
  • Practice with feedback
  • Environmental influences play a role

Methods of how to foster learning

  • Based on constructing our own thoughts and meaning through experience
  • Students take an active role in learning
  • Instructor facilitates learning
  • Learner elaborates and interprets information
  • Problem solving skills
  • Based on thought process
  • Focuses on mental activities of the learner
  • Memory plays a prominent role in learning
  • Learning is passive
  • Information is received, stored, and retrieved
  • Learner must process new information
  • Learner is more active

Constructivism

Cognitivism