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Learning Theories Part Two - Rachael Spry
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By Rachael Spry
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Adult Learning Theory
Connectivism
Learning Theories
Sociocultural
- 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
- Cognitive development impacted by social interactions and culture - Emphasizes tools and scaffolds -Highlights collaborative interactions in learning and education
Lev Vygotsky
Who?
Learning
Characteristics
Memory
Sociocultural
- 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
- 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
George Siemens Stephen Downs
Who?
Learning
Characteristics
Memory
Connectivism
- Critical pedagogy- Challenging dominant power structures - Empowerment and emancipation - Lifelong learning
Karl MarxPaulo Freire Theodore Adorno Michel Foucault Howard Gardner
- Power - knowledge structures - Resisting oppressive ideologies - Shaping personal meaning making
- Critical Reflection - Dialogue and engagement is diverse - Challenging existing knowledge structures
Who?
Learning
Characteristics
Memory
Adult Learning Theory
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.
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