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learning Theories

cognitivism

Behaviorism

constructivism

Behaviorism

Major Theorists:

Role of memory:

Major Characteristics:

  • "How a student behaves is based on their interaction with their environment and suggests that behaviors are influenced and learned from external forces rather than internal forces" (WGU, 2020a).
  • This theory does not focus on the role of memory.
  • There is more of a focus on habits rather than the role of memory in learning.
(Ertmer, 2013)
  • John Watson
  • B.F. Skinner
  • Albert Bandura
(Espinor, 2010)

Types of learning:

How learning occurs:

  • Teachers can use positive reinforcement in order to help students learn.
  • The positive reinforcement helps students retain more of the information.
(WGU, 2020a)
  • Repetition
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Instructional cues
  • Opportunities for practice

learning Theories

cognitivism

Behaviorism

constructivism

Cognitivism

Major Theorists:

Role of memory:

Major Characteristics:

  • Memory plays a prominent role in order to store and organize information in a way that is meaningful to the individual (Ertmer, 2013).
  • Learners have the ability to be influenced not only by internal elements but external ones as well (WGU, 2020a).
  • Noam Chomsky
  • Donald E. Broadbent
  • Jerome Bruner
(Espinor, 2010)

Types of learning:

How learning occurs:

  • Chunking informaiton into a manageable size in order to take in new information in a more easy and quick manner.
  • Teachers can make connections between learning concepts and real word examples.
(Ertmer, 2013)
  • An individual is able to organize or reorganize information through adapting old explanations with newer explanations (Loveless, 2023).

learning Theories

cognitivism

Behaviorism

constructivism

constructivism

Major Theorists:

Role of memory:

Major Characteristics:

  • "Constructivism emphasizes the flexible use of pre-existing knowledge rather than recall of prepackaged schemas" (Ertmer, 2013).
  • Individuals work to actively build their own knowledge as determined by their own experiences.
  • Learners build on prior knowledge.
(WGU, 2020b)
  • John Dewey
  • Jean Piaget
  • Lev Vygotsky
(Espinor, 2010)

Types of learning:

How learning occurs:

  • Problem based learning
  • Research and creativity based projects
  • Collaborative group projects/opportunities
  • Individuals are able to learn through creating meaning from what they experience (Ertmer, 2013).

References

Ertmer, P. A., & Newby, T.J. 2013. Behaviorism, cognitivism, constructivism: comparing critical features from an instructional design perspective. Performance Improvement Quarterly, 26(2),43-71 Espinor, Debra S., Overview of learning theories: chapter 1 of faith based education that constructs. 2010. Faculty Publications-School of Education.175. http://digitalcommons.georgefox.edu/soe_faculty/175 Loveless, B. 2023, April 14. Learning theories in education. Education Corner. https://www.educationcorner.com/learning-theories-in-education/ WGU. 2020, May 30 a. Five educational learning theories. WGUBlog. https://www.wgu.edu/blog/five-educational-learning-theories2005.html WGU. 2020, May 27 b. What is constructivism? WGUBlog. https://www.wgu.edu/blog/what-constructivism2005.html