Chelsea Avalos-Topic 1-Assignment
As we have studied, learning theories can provide insight into how students learn.
behaviorism
Cognitivism
Constructivism
Learning Theories, part 1
Behaviorism
Types of Learning
Role of Memory
Major Theorists
- conditioning
- specified, structured, & paced activities
- rewards/positive reinforcement
memory is responsible for the recall and retention of conditioned behaviors (watson, 1930)
- John b. watson
- ivan pavlov
- b.f. skinner
Major Characteristics
How Learning Occurs
Learning based on behavior that can be observed and measured, not unobservable factors (hetherington, 2006)
learning occurs due to change in behavior due to stimuli
References: Hetherington, E. M. (2006). Child Psychology: A Contemporary Viewpoint. McGraw-Hill Humanities, Social Sciences & World Languages. Watson, J. B. (1930). Behaviorism. Chicago: University of Chicago Press.
Cognitivism
Role of Memory
Types of Learning
Major Theorists
- think aloud
- opportunities to fail & learn from failure
- encourage students to ask questions
- short term
- has limits
- organization helps
- long term
- stores & retrieves memory
- infinite capacity
- Jean piaget
- maria montessori
- Robert gagne
- jerome bruner
How Learning Occurs
Major Characteristics
- students learn how they process information & gain more control over their learning
focus on the internal processes of the mind and how they influence learning
References: Ornstein, A. C., & Hunkins, F. P. (2017). Curriculum: Foundations, principles, and issues (7th ed). Pearson. WGU. (2020, May 30). Five educational learning theories. WGU. https://www.wgu.edu/blog/five-educational-learning-theories2005.html
Constructivism
Types of Learning
Major Theorists
Role of Memory
- reflections
- experiential learning
- problem-based & inquiry-based learning
- collaborative learning
- prior knowledge is activated and given new meaning with new knowledge
- lev vygotsky
- jerome bruner
- john dewey
Major Characteristics
How Learning Occurs
- learning is an active process
- students create their own learning based on their experiences
- looks at nature of knowledge & nature of learning
- unique to individuals based on prior experiences
References: Ornstein, A. C., & Hunkins, F. P. (2017). Curriculum: Foundations, principles, and issues (7th ed). Pearson. WGU. (2020, May 30). Five educational learning theories. WGU. https://www.wgu.edu/blog/five-educational-learning-theories2005.html
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Chelsea Avalos-Topic 1-Assignment
As we have studied, learning theories can provide insight into how students learn.
behaviorism
Cognitivism
Constructivism
Learning Theories, part 1
Behaviorism
Types of Learning
Role of Memory
Major Theorists
memory is responsible for the recall and retention of conditioned behaviors (watson, 1930)
Major Characteristics
How Learning Occurs
Learning based on behavior that can be observed and measured, not unobservable factors (hetherington, 2006)
learning occurs due to change in behavior due to stimuli
References: Hetherington, E. M. (2006). Child Psychology: A Contemporary Viewpoint. McGraw-Hill Humanities, Social Sciences & World Languages. Watson, J. B. (1930). Behaviorism. Chicago: University of Chicago Press.
Cognitivism
Role of Memory
Types of Learning
Major Theorists
How Learning Occurs
Major Characteristics
focus on the internal processes of the mind and how they influence learning
References: Ornstein, A. C., & Hunkins, F. P. (2017). Curriculum: Foundations, principles, and issues (7th ed). Pearson. WGU. (2020, May 30). Five educational learning theories. WGU. https://www.wgu.edu/blog/five-educational-learning-theories2005.html
Constructivism
Types of Learning
Major Theorists
Role of Memory
Major Characteristics
How Learning Occurs
References: Ornstein, A. C., & Hunkins, F. P. (2017). Curriculum: Foundations, principles, and issues (7th ed). Pearson. WGU. (2020, May 30). Five educational learning theories. WGU. https://www.wgu.edu/blog/five-educational-learning-theories2005.html