Learning Theories Part 1

Jasey CapronEDU-522

LearningTheories

Part 1

Constructivism

Constructivism is a learning theory that suggests individuals construct their own knowledge and understanding of the world through experiences and interactions with their environment. It proposes that learning is an active process in which learners build upon their prior knowledge and experiences to create new understanding (Clark, 2018).

Major Theoriest of Constructivism

Lev Vygotsky

Cognitivism

Cognitivism is a learning approach that focuses on the internal mental process, such as memory, perception, and thinking. This theory centers on the idea that behavior is influenced by how people perceive the world and process information.

Major Theorist in CognitivismJean Piaget

Behaviorism

Behaviorism is an approach that emphasizes that behavior can be conditioned by external influences and repeated to create learning experiences (Ornstein & Hunkins, 2016).

Major Contribuitor to BehaviorismIvan Pavlov