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Learning Theories Part Two - Rachael Spry
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Adult Learning Theory
Sociocultural
Learning Theories
References
Connectivism
By Rachael Spry
Characteristics
Who?
- Cognitive development impacted by social interactions and culture - Emphasizes tools and scaffolds -Highlights collaborative interactions in learning and education
Sociocultural
Lev Vygotsky
Memory
Learning
- Occurs through social interaction with adults - Children build upon prior knowledge to acquire new skills - Internalization of structures leads to the proximal development zone
- Crucial for organizing thoughts and building links between past and present - Private speech aids in regulating thoughts and feelings, aiding cognitive development
Who?
Characteristics
- Address learning in the digital age, emphasizing technology - Focuses on the rapid sharing and alteration of information - Highlights the increased connectivity among individuals and its impact on learning
Connectivism
George Siemens Stephen Downs
Memory
Learning
- Learning occurs through connections with others in a networked environment - Learniners need to discern patterns and order in vast amounts of available information - Emphasizes how to learn and prioritizing information
- Learning involves continual reassessment of previously acquired knowledge - Technology - mediated learning requires mastering digital tools and discerning information validity
Characteristics
Who?
- Critical pedagogy- Challenging dominant power structures - Empowerment and emancipation - Lifelong learning
Karl MarxPaulo Freire Theodore Adorno Michel Foucault Howard Gardner
Adult Learning Theory
Memory
Learning
- Critical Reflection - Dialogue and engagement is diverse - Challenging existing knowledge structures
- Power - knowledge structures - Resisting oppressive ideologies - Shaping personal meaning making
References
Stoica, I. (2023). Adult Learning Theory. Salem Press Encylopedia. Trudy Mercadal, P. (2021). Sociocultural Theory. Salem Press Encyclopedia. Ungvarsky, J. (2023). Connectivism. Salem Press Encyclopedia.