Learning Theories part 2-Lopez

Learning theories part 2

By: Julie Lopez

Sociocultural

Adult Learing Theory

Connectivism

Types of learning theories part 2

A guide to Sociocultural theory, Connectivism theory, and Adult Learing Theory

Index after this page

Connectivism Theory

Sociocultural Theory

Adult Learning Theory

1. Sociocultural Theory

6. Connectivism Theory

11. Adult learning theory

12. Major charateristics of Adult Learing Theory

7. Major characteristics of Connectivism Theory

2. Major Characteristics of Sociocultural Theory

8. Major theorists of Connectivism Theory

13. Major theorists of Adult Learning Theory

3. Major theorists of Sociocultural Theory

9. Role of memory for Connectivism Theory

14. Role of memory for Adult Learning Theory

4. Role of memory for Sociocultural Theory

15. How learning occurs and types of learning best explained for Adult Leanring Theory

5. How learning occurs and types of learning best explained for Sociocultural theroy

10. How learning occurs and types of learning best explained for Connectism Theory

16. Thanks

17. References

Sociocultural Theory

People's minds are shaped by how they interact with other people and by the culture in which they live

Major characteristics of Sociocultural Theory

Sociocultural theory can be broken down into three main ideas: (1) Social interaction is important for learning, (2) language is an important tool for learning, and (3) learning happens in the Zone of Proximal Development (Allman, B. 2018).

Major theorists for Sociocultural Theory

A Russian psychologist Vygotsky (1978), and the originator of sociocultural theory, believed that social and cultural interaction is the source of human development and learning (Allman, B. 2018).

Role of memory for Sociocultural Theory

Children learn how to remember and retain that information from making connections to past and new experiences from supportive adult or peer conversations with partners.

How learing occurs for Sociocultural theory

Types of learning best explained for Sociocultural Theory

• Scaffolding
• I do, you do, we do
• Intervention
• ZPD- Zone of Proximal Development
• Parnter talk
• Think pair share

• SEL
• Growth mindset
• Cooperative learning
• Culturally responsive curriculum
• Students supporting students
• Student mentors

Connectivism Theory

Learning through networking and technology

Major characteristics of Connectivism

Connectivism is a relatively new learning theory that proposes that students combine their thoughts, theories, and general knowledge in a useful way. It recognizes that technology is an important part of the learning process and that our constant connectivity allows us to make choices about our learning.

Major theorists of Connectivism Theory

According to 360Learning, The founders of connectivism, George Siemens (in 2004) and Stephen Downes (in 2005), stated that connectivism begins when an individual turns to digital technology to solve a problem.

Learning is now portable and technology has opened new ways to gain problem solving skills and learn more information

Role of memory on Connectivism Theory

• With the move towards "A digital age" people store information differently now
• As people learn new information from technology or even share information others can take that gained information, have conversations, meetings, networking, and recall it. If they need to they can reference it again because digital information never erases

Types of learning best explained for Connectivism

How learning occurs in Connectivism

• Remote learning
• Research projects
• Gamification: We use nearpod games in the classroom
• Mentorships
• Collaboration
• Networking
• Techology and media resources in the classes
• Technology desgined curriculm

• Computer lab
• Techonlogy centers
• Libraries
• Online meetings such as zoom, teams, googlemeets
• 1:1 computers or tablets
• Coffee shops
• Facebook, Youtube, TIKTOKS, and other social media

Adult Learning Theory

Adults and childern need to understand the why and the how

Major characteristics of Adult Learning Theory

1. Sense of self: As a person grows up, their self-image changes from dependent to independent. 2. Adult Learner Experience: Experience can be used to learn more as a person ages. 3.Readiness to Learn: As a person gets older, readiness to learn focuses more on growing up in social roles. 4. Preparing to learn: As people age, their view of time shifts from using knowledge later to using it now. Thus, learning shifts from subject to problem. 5.The Drive to Learn: Older people want to learn from within. (Pappas, 2013)

Major theorists for Adult Learning Theory

• Adult learning theories can be traced back to adult educator Malcolm Knowles, who developed the concept of andragogy. The art and science of teaching adults is known as andragogy. This is distinguishable from pedagogy, which is the practice of educating children (Fairbanks, 2021).

Role of memory in Adult Learning Theory

Memory is made up of three parts: understanding, storing, and retrieving. As people get older, they have more worries, which can lead to memory loss and trouble finding things (Munoz, 2010).

Types of learning best explained for Adult Learning Theories

How learning occurs in Adult Learning Theories

• Adult learning centered
• Self directed learning
• motivational, reinforcement, retention, and transference
• Adult involvment
• Collaboration
• GED classes
• College
• Growth mindset
• "Wise"
• Veternan or "Old school"

• Adults
• Project based learning
• Reflection
• Actions
• Problem centered
• Connections to life and work
• Connecting with other adults
• Background knowledge from adults

Thanks!

References

360Learning . (n.d.). What is connectivism learning theory and how can you apply it in learning and development? 360Learning. Retrieved February 1, 2023, from https://360learning.com/guide/learning-theories/connectivism-learning-theory/ Allman, B. (2018). Socioculturalism. In R. Kimmons, The Students' Guide to Learning Design and Research. EdTech Books. Retrieved from https://edtechbooks.org/studentguid Fairbanks, B. (2021, August 24). 7 Adult Learning Theories and Principles | Tips, Guides and More. University of Phoenix. Retrieved February 2, 2023, from https://www.phoenix.edu/blog/adult-learning-theories-principles.html Munoz. (2010, December 20). Adult Learning Theory. Adult Learning Theory | Learning Theories and All Things Educational. Retrieved February 2, 2023, from https://lynnmunoz.wordpress.com/learning-theories/adult-learning-theory/ Pappas, C. (2013, May 9). The Adult Learning Theory - Andragogy - of Malcolm Knowles. The Adult Learning Theory - Andragogy - of Malcolm Knowles - eLearning Industry. Retrieved February 2, 2023, from https://elearningindustry.com/the-adult-learning-theory-andragogy-of-malcolm-knowles