LEARNING THEORIES


how do you define learning?

it is a feedback process of acquisition of skills and knowledge through exploration, experimentation, and practice

exploration, hunter gather of information, practice,  / language




how some theories answer the question:

-behaviorist theory

observable behavioral responses, based on previous experience
scaffolding : simplifying the lesson


-cognitive theory
the development of cognitive schemas which are networks of associated memories

human meaning is based on difference between concepts >>> new information becomes embedded in relationship with your own prior knowledge >>> 

memory is very important for the acquisition of knowledge >>> long term memory and working memory

cognitive cycle

bloom's taxonomy of instructional objectives  -levels of processing-
: knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis, evaluation


helping the students organize their concepts >> previous knowledge is important  >> help students do something they couldnt do before >> cognitive resources




-constructivist theory

a subjective sense-making of one's experience

learning results from cognitive conflict and the negotiation of meaning

problem-based learning, case studies

social-constructivism : focuses on the socia nature of higher level thinking


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think pair chair >> students as translators  :: convince your neighborhood: p2p