Learning Theories
Let's take an in depth look and three very important and preveolent learning theories: Behaviorism, Cognitivism, and Constructivism.
Behaviorism
Behaviorism highlights designed and controlled experiences, outcome based education, positive reinforcement, conditioning behaviors and changing your enviornment to yeild desired responses (Ornstein, 2017).
Cognitivism
Cognitivism highlights "traditional learning". This theory focuses of having child centered learning and a structured classroom environment to achieve goals, progress and grow. This theory also prioritizes the internal mental process. Needs active participation and visuals.
Constructivism
Constructivism supports the idea that students learn best through their own experiences. This theory prompts kids to make connections and build knowledge based on previous foundational knowledge (WGU, 2020).
Constructivism
Major TheoristsJean Piaget Jerome Burner Maria Montessori
Making Memories: Constructivism states that memories are connected to things going on around us. Students are more likely to remember information if their experiences are meaningful for the individuals. When students practice "active learning" they are playing a bigger part in their own learning and seek out information to store in their minds. How Learning Happens: When working with the Constructivism theory students construct knowledge rather than take in given information. "To learn, students need to ask questions, contribute to discussions, and demonstrate that they can apply those learnings in meaningful ways to deepen their understanding" (National University, n.d.). Knowledge is also built based on prior knowledge and experiences. Types of Learning: There are three main types of learning in Constructivism: Cognitive, social, and radical constructivism. Cognitive learning in this reguard mean meeting students at their level of cognition. Social learning focuses on the collaborative learnign enviornment where students can build their knowledge by learning from others. And redical learning supports that idea that knowledge is created not found. (Western Government University, 2020)
Cognitivism
Making Memories: Cognitivism classifies memory into two categories: short term and long term. Short term memory is classified as our brain receiving and evaluating present data and quickly deciding whether it is important or not and whether to store that information. Short term memory capacity can be increased simply by the way the data or information is organized and grouped together. Long term memory is responsible for holding onto and retrieving information. How Learning Happens: "Effective learners transfer information from working memory to long-term memory as quickly as possible.” (Ornstein, 2022). When students are connecting information with in their short and long term memories their brains are organizing and storing that data to be used later. Types of Learning: Activities that support Cognitivism are self regulated learning, inquiry based learning, individualized learning, and teaching the "bigger picture". This theory places a lot on importance on student lead learning becuase inquiry drives curiosity. Also becuase this helps teacher learn about the preferences of the students in order to better teach and support them.
Major TheoristJean Piaget Wolfgang Kohler
Behaviorism
Making Memories: When students are learning through the Behaviorism theory, memories are being made by conditioning. Teachers reinforce and reward desired bahavior and overtime students will make the connections and remember what is expected and taught. Daily experiences coupled with a reward system will allow students to learn and remember. How Learning Happens: “Learning [is] a matter of relating new learning to previous learning” (Ornstein, 2017). Behaviorism supports the idea that we learn thorugh eperiences with our surroundings. Learning results from repeated learned behaviors that influence our next moves. Types of Learning: There are three main types of learning in Behaviorism: Classical conditioning, Operant conditioning, and Observational learning (Indeed, 2022). Classical conditioning is the act of simply rewarding chosen positive behavior. Operant conditioning is punishment in order to decrease undesired behaviors. Observational learning is just that: learning by way of watching or observing.
Major Theorists:Franklin BobbitW. W. ChartersRalph TylerHilda Taba
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Learning Theories
Let's take an in depth look and three very important and preveolent learning theories: Behaviorism, Cognitivism, and Constructivism.
Behaviorism
Behaviorism highlights designed and controlled experiences, outcome based education, positive reinforcement, conditioning behaviors and changing your enviornment to yeild desired responses (Ornstein, 2017).
Cognitivism
Cognitivism highlights "traditional learning". This theory focuses of having child centered learning and a structured classroom environment to achieve goals, progress and grow. This theory also prioritizes the internal mental process. Needs active participation and visuals.
Constructivism
Constructivism supports the idea that students learn best through their own experiences. This theory prompts kids to make connections and build knowledge based on previous foundational knowledge (WGU, 2020).
Constructivism
Major TheoristsJean Piaget Jerome Burner Maria Montessori
Making Memories: Constructivism states that memories are connected to things going on around us. Students are more likely to remember information if their experiences are meaningful for the individuals. When students practice "active learning" they are playing a bigger part in their own learning and seek out information to store in their minds. How Learning Happens: When working with the Constructivism theory students construct knowledge rather than take in given information. "To learn, students need to ask questions, contribute to discussions, and demonstrate that they can apply those learnings in meaningful ways to deepen their understanding" (National University, n.d.). Knowledge is also built based on prior knowledge and experiences. Types of Learning: There are three main types of learning in Constructivism: Cognitive, social, and radical constructivism. Cognitive learning in this reguard mean meeting students at their level of cognition. Social learning focuses on the collaborative learnign enviornment where students can build their knowledge by learning from others. And redical learning supports that idea that knowledge is created not found. (Western Government University, 2020)
Cognitivism
Making Memories: Cognitivism classifies memory into two categories: short term and long term. Short term memory is classified as our brain receiving and evaluating present data and quickly deciding whether it is important or not and whether to store that information. Short term memory capacity can be increased simply by the way the data or information is organized and grouped together. Long term memory is responsible for holding onto and retrieving information. How Learning Happens: "Effective learners transfer information from working memory to long-term memory as quickly as possible.” (Ornstein, 2022). When students are connecting information with in their short and long term memories their brains are organizing and storing that data to be used later. Types of Learning: Activities that support Cognitivism are self regulated learning, inquiry based learning, individualized learning, and teaching the "bigger picture". This theory places a lot on importance on student lead learning becuase inquiry drives curiosity. Also becuase this helps teacher learn about the preferences of the students in order to better teach and support them.
Major TheoristJean Piaget Wolfgang Kohler
Behaviorism
Making Memories: When students are learning through the Behaviorism theory, memories are being made by conditioning. Teachers reinforce and reward desired bahavior and overtime students will make the connections and remember what is expected and taught. Daily experiences coupled with a reward system will allow students to learn and remember. How Learning Happens: “Learning [is] a matter of relating new learning to previous learning” (Ornstein, 2017). Behaviorism supports the idea that we learn thorugh eperiences with our surroundings. Learning results from repeated learned behaviors that influence our next moves. Types of Learning: There are three main types of learning in Behaviorism: Classical conditioning, Operant conditioning, and Observational learning (Indeed, 2022). Classical conditioning is the act of simply rewarding chosen positive behavior. Operant conditioning is punishment in order to decrease undesired behaviors. Observational learning is just that: learning by way of watching or observing.
Major Theorists:Franklin BobbitW. W. ChartersRalph TylerHilda Taba