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Learning Theories Part 2
Tana Laughlin
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by Tana Laughlin
Learning Theories Part 2
Lev Vygotsky
Characteristics
Types ofLearning
Role ofMemory
How LearningOccurs
Major Theorists
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Sociocultural Learning Theory
5 aspects of
George Siemens
Characteristics
Types of Learning
Role ofMemory
How Learning Occurs
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Major Theorists
ConnectivismLearning Theory
5 aspects of
Malcolm Knowles
Characteristics
Types of Learning
Role ofMemory
How Learning Occurs
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Major Theorists
AdultLearning Theory
5 aspects of
Major Theorists:
* Albert Bandura * Lev Vygotsky * Daniel Goleman * Gean Lave * Etienne Wenger
Characteristics:
* Emotional connections to learning * Personal-social intelligence * “Positive psychology” movement (Martin Seligman) * Growth-mindset (Carol Dweck) * Recognizes various levels of achievement.
Role of Memory:
Information is transferred to long-term memory through repetative observation and modeling.
How Learning Occurs:
Through...* observing and modeling* human potential and cultural development* intrapersonal and interpersonal awareness* in groups with formalized curriculum
Types of Learning:
* Observational learning * Social-emotional learning * Discussions/discourse * Class meetings
Major Theorists:
* George Siemens * Stephen Downs * Alec Couros * Rita Kop
Characteristics:
* Use of technology * Making connections * Learning is the learner’s decision * Ever-changing information world
Role of Memory:
Knowledge is not about memorizing facts, but gained through the learner’s ability to quickly learn, unlearn, or relearn information given new contexts.
How Learning Occurs:
Through... * Diverse opinions * Connecting information sources * Non-human appliances * Capacity to know more * Nurturing and maintaining connections * Recognizing connections between fields, ideas, and concepts * Finding accurate up-to-date information * Deciding who to learn from and how
Types of Learning:
* Collaborative learning * Local/global collaboration * Online research * YouTube tutorials * Use of AI
Major Theorists:
* Malolm Knowles * David Kolb * Edward Lindeman * Paulo Freire
Characteristics:
* Andragogy (adult learning) vs. pedagogy (child learning) * Knowles' 5 assumptions * Immediate application of knowledge
Role of Memory:
Learning is focused on skill-building tasks vs. memorizing content. It is connected to personal experience therefore maximizing engagementt, motivation, and retention.
How Learning Occurs:
Through... * Personal involvement (planning and evaluating own learning) * Personal experiences (good or bad) * Personal relevance (direct impact on job or personal life) * Problem-based vs. content-centered * internal motivation equals maximum engagement
Types of Learning:
* Hands-on * Problem-based * Self-directed * Technical/vocational trainings * Seminars * College courses