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Learning Theories Part 2

Emily Hyams

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Major Characteristics

Major Theorist

Role of Memory

Major characteristics are children learning through their environment. Vygotsky emphasized learning through parents, peers, and their culture(Cherry, 2022).

The role of memory can differ by culture. Different culture use different strategies for children to recall information(Cherry, 2022).

Lev Vygotsky is a major theorist associated with the Sociocultural Learning Theory

Sociocultural

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How Learning Occurs

Types of learning

Learning occurs through Vygotsky's Zone of Proximal Development. Scaffolding occurs to help guide learners to eventually be able to do and understand information(Cherry, 2022).

The different types of learning involve teacher planned, scaffolding, learning through play and socialization, and hints and prompts(Cherry, 2022).

Role of Memory

Connections are made through different sources of learning. As a learner is exposed to new information, they make connections to recall the information later(Western Governors University, 2021).

Major Theorist

Major Characteristics

Connectivism is a newer theory from 2005 introduced by George Siemens.

Connectivism is based on peer to peer interactions, exchanging knowledge, and the use of technology.(IWestern Govenors University, 2021).

Connectivism

Learning Theory

Types of learning

How Learning Occurs

Connectivism embraces the use of collaboration in learning, student-centered learning, and diverse learning. Students can use technology to find information and work together to use it(Western Govenors University, 2021)

Learning occurs through collaboration among students, looking up information on an online search engine, and the critical thinking process(Western Governors University, 2021).

Major Characteristics

Role of Memory

Adult Learning Theory is how adult learning differs from how a child learns. Self-concept, adult learner experience, readiness to learn, orientation to learning, and motivation to learn are 5 key assumptions to the theory(O'Neill, 2022).

Major Theorist

Adults must solve problems and use reasoning in order to make connections and recall information(O'Neill, 2022).

Malcolm Knowles is the developer of the Adult Learning Theory.

Adult

Learning Theory

How Learning Occurs

Types of learning

Learning occurs when adult learners are involved in the learning process, connect to past experiences, and can connect ways to use the new information immediately(O'Neill, 2022).

Types include a more independent learning process, taking from experiences, and direct relation to task or career(O'Neill, 2022).

References

Cherry, K. (2022). What Is Sociocultural Theory? Verywell Mind. https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-sociocultural-theory-2795088 O'Neill, Emma. (2022). What is Adult Learning Theory? LearnUpon. https://www.learnupon.com/blog/adult-learning-theory/ Western Governors University. (2021, May 27). Connectivism Learning Theory. Western Governors University. https://www.wgu.edu/blog/connectivism-learning-theory2105.html