Learning Theories
Our team's Capstone projects incorporate a range of learning theories.
Flip the cards and click the buttons to learn more!
Cognitivism
Constructivism
Behaviorism
Cognitivism builds capacity for critical thinking and deeper conceptual understanding by engaging learners in knowledge acquisition, mental organization, and cognitive schema development. Activities drive mental connections.
Behaviorism allows focusing directly on observable outcomes, breaking down complex tasks, providing feedback on learner performance, and positively reinforcing target behaviors. This facilitates skill mastery.
Constructivism leverages intrinsic motivation and prior knowledge through active experimentation, contextualization, and reflective abstraction. Learners construct new meaning and refine mental models through experience.
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Leena's Project
Canvas LMS Essentials
Empowering faculty with the skills to manage their own Canvas courses independently
Employs a range of learning theories
- Behaviorism: Step-by-step tutorials break complex tasks into simple steps.
- Behaviorism & Cognitivism: Microlearning: lessons are chunked to teach concepts in 5min or less to accomodate busy schedules.
- Cognitivism: Self-paced lessons can be taken in any order at any time, according to learner interest and need.
- Constructivism: Opportunities to reflect, share, and learn from experiences with other faculty
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Preston's Capstone
Cognitivism Connection
Redesign the rules/responsibilities document to make it more engaging, which will lead to better retention of the guidelines. Create completely new modules for teaching/classroom management, which can both be self paced and used in an in-person workshop. This will be delivered and housed through Canvas LMS. The training will consist of conflict resolution between TAs and supervisors, setting time limits with supervisors, how to successfully answer student questions, and how to gain more ideas to strengthen teaching skills.
- Classroom management involves situational decision-making
- TAs need to develop professional judgment
- Benefit from reflecting on real scenarios
- Integrates policy with their own teaching philosophy
CJ Logistics - Strategic Employee Experience
Capstone Brief
The goal of the training is to equip CJ Logistics managers with advanced listening andengagement skills to foster trust and transparency. With the skills to navigate difficult conversations and actively encourage employee participation, managers can change the employee experience from a direct mandate style to a collaborative environment where staff feel confident sharing feedback and engaging with the organization.
Cognitivsm
Cognitivism would be an appropriate learning theory because instead of just memorizing facts, it would prioritize the social and situational context of the employee experience. It would treat listening as an active process of building meaning and help prepare managers to navigate difficult situations/conversations.
Social Learning Theory
The secondary theory to be used is Social Learning Theory. It proposes that people learn behavior through observation, modeling, and imitation. Because this instruction will focus on interactions with employees, it would be beneficial, as it would involve learning through observation, such as different scenarios, vicarious reinforcement by showing positive outcomes, and self-efficacy, helping managers feel more confident.
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Behaviorism Examples
Leena's Project
- Breaks down complex skill-based tasks.
- Lessons organized according to complexity.
- Opportunities for positive, encouraging instructor feedback
Constructivism Examples
Rocio's Project
- Prioritizes the social and situational context
- Treats listening as an active process
- Will help prepare managers to navigate difficult situations/conversations
Leena's Project
- Learning is situated within Canvas to experience both instructor & student perspectives.
- Opportunities for reflection and further learning.
Preston's Project
- Classroom management involves situational decision-making
- Benefit from reflecting on real scenarios
Cognitivism Example
Leena's Project
- Module overviews provide scaffolding and highlight relevance.
- Self-paced lessons allow learners to choose their own path.
- Chunking & Microlearning principles are used accomodate busy schedules.
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Learning Theories
Our team's Capstone projects incorporate a range of learning theories.
Flip the cards and click the buttons to learn more!
Cognitivism
Constructivism
Behaviorism
Cognitivism builds capacity for critical thinking and deeper conceptual understanding by engaging learners in knowledge acquisition, mental organization, and cognitive schema development. Activities drive mental connections.
Behaviorism allows focusing directly on observable outcomes, breaking down complex tasks, providing feedback on learner performance, and positively reinforcing target behaviors. This facilitates skill mastery.
Constructivism leverages intrinsic motivation and prior knowledge through active experimentation, contextualization, and reflective abstraction. Learners construct new meaning and refine mental models through experience.
Image: Adobe Stock, by MarekPhotoDesign.com
Image: by That's Her Business on Unsplash
Image: Adobe Stock, by Prapat
Leena's Project
Canvas LMS Essentials
Empowering faculty with the skills to manage their own Canvas courses independently
Employs a range of learning theories
Image: Adobe Stock, By Prapat
Preston's Capstone
Cognitivism Connection
Redesign the rules/responsibilities document to make it more engaging, which will lead to better retention of the guidelines. Create completely new modules for teaching/classroom management, which can both be self paced and used in an in-person workshop. This will be delivered and housed through Canvas LMS. The training will consist of conflict resolution between TAs and supervisors, setting time limits with supervisors, how to successfully answer student questions, and how to gain more ideas to strengthen teaching skills.
CJ Logistics - Strategic Employee Experience
Capstone Brief
The goal of the training is to equip CJ Logistics managers with advanced listening andengagement skills to foster trust and transparency. With the skills to navigate difficult conversations and actively encourage employee participation, managers can change the employee experience from a direct mandate style to a collaborative environment where staff feel confident sharing feedback and engaging with the organization.
Cognitivsm
Cognitivism would be an appropriate learning theory because instead of just memorizing facts, it would prioritize the social and situational context of the employee experience. It would treat listening as an active process of building meaning and help prepare managers to navigate difficult situations/conversations.
Social Learning Theory
The secondary theory to be used is Social Learning Theory. It proposes that people learn behavior through observation, modeling, and imitation. Because this instruction will focus on interactions with employees, it would be beneficial, as it would involve learning through observation, such as different scenarios, vicarious reinforcement by showing positive outcomes, and self-efficacy, helping managers feel more confident.
Photo by Tiger Lily from Pexels
Behaviorism Examples
Leena's Project
Constructivism Examples
Rocio's Project
Leena's Project
Preston's Project
Cognitivism Example
Leena's Project