This document summarizes three major learning theories: behaviorism, cognitivism, and constructivism. Behaviorism focuses on measurable behaviors and uses reinforcement and punishment. Cognitivism looks at how information is processed, stored, and retrieved through rehearsal. Constructivism views learning as constructed from personal experiences, and the teacher acts as a facilitator while learners collaborate to build knowledge. Each theory informs a different learning process and can be supported by different technologies.
This document summarizes three major learning theories: behaviorism, cognitivism, and constructivism. Behaviorism focuses on measurable behaviors and uses reinforcement and punishment. Cognitivism looks at how information is processed, stored, and retrieved through rehearsal. Constructivism views learning as constructed from personal experiences, and the teacher acts as a facilitator while learners collaborate to build knowledge. Each theory informs a different learning process and can be supported by different technologies.
This document summarizes three major learning theories: behaviorism, cognitivism, and constructivism. Behaviorism focuses on measurable behaviors and uses reinforcement and punishment. Cognitivism looks at how information is processed, stored, and retrieved through rehearsal. Constructivism views learning as constructed from personal experiences, and the teacher acts as a facilitator while learners collaborate to build knowledge. Each theory informs a different learning process and can be supported by different technologies.
This document summarizes three major learning theories: behaviorism, cognitivism, and constructivism. Behaviorism focuses on measurable behaviors and uses reinforcement and punishment. Cognitivism looks at how information is processed, stored, and retrieved through rehearsal. Constructivism views learning as constructed from personal experiences, and the teacher acts as a facilitator while learners collaborate to build knowledge. Each theory informs a different learning process and can be supported by different technologies.
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LEARNING THEORIES
BEHAVIORISM, COGNITIVISM, CONSTRUCTIVISM
Background Information Learning theories allow teachers to better understand the process of learning.
Together with the use of technology, learn theories have
made a significant impact in the classroom.
There are many learning paradigms, however,
behaviorism, cognitivism and constructivism will be the focus for this lesson. Behaviorism The theory originates from the works of Ivan Pavlov’s, classical conditioning, and B. F. Skinner’s, operant conditioning.
Classical Conditioning is when an unconditioned stimulus and
response is manipulated with a conditioned stimulus to create a conditioned response.
Operant Conditioning is a controlled response with a reward/
punishment system according to the behavior.
The learner needs reinforcements to keep interest.
Stimuli are effective in controlling behavior.
As a result, the behaviors can be measured to record learning success.
Cognitivism Information Processing looks at how information is retrieved and stored. This theory focuses on how to store and retrieve information. Learning is attained through rehearsal and consistent use of the information. Retention strategies such as breaking down information and comparing the information to long term storage are great techniques. Constructivism Constructivism views learning as a process in which the learner constructs knowledge based on their past experiences.
The teacher only acts as a facilitator who encourages students to
explore within a given framework.
Learners may collaborate with others
to organize their ideas and learn from each other to construct their own knowledge. Putting It All Together Learning Theory Learning Process Technology Support Through positive/ Educational software Behaviorism negative can be used to reinforcement and measure the students punishment assessment Rehearsing Flashcards and Cognitivism information and then memory games can storing it for long term help retain information use taught in a lesson Constructing ones Group PowerPoint Constructivism own knowledge projects allow students through past to work together and experiences and combine their group collaboration knowledge to learn Web Resources Behavioral Learning Theory http://suedstudent.syr.edu/~ebarrett/ide621/behavior.htm