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
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learning Theories
cognitivism
Behaviorism
constructivism
Behaviorism
Major Theorists:
Role of memory:
Major Characteristics:
- 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)learning Theories
cognitivism
Behaviorism
constructivism
Cognitivism
Major Theorists:
Role of memory:
Major Characteristics:
- 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)learning Theories
cognitivism
Behaviorism
constructivism
constructivism
Major Theorists:
Role of memory:
Major Characteristics:
- 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:
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