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Learning Theories

Learning Theories. Carl Marcelin EME 2040. Learning Paradigms. Behaviorism Information Processing Constructivism. Behaviorism. Influential People on Behaviorism John B. Watson B.F. Skinner More information on Behaviorism. Situations shaping Behaviorism.

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Learning Theories

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  1. Learning Theories Carl Marcelin EME 2040

  2. Learning Paradigms • Behaviorism • Information Processing • Constructivism

  3. Behaviorism • Influential People on Behaviorism John B. Watson B.F. Skinner • More information on Behaviorism

  4. Situations shaping Behaviorism • Positive Reinforcement: an increase in a desire behavior resulting from a stimulus • Negative Reinforcement: an increase in a desired behavior resulting from a removal of the stimulus • Punishment: decrease in behavior will result from undesirable consequences

  5. Information Processing • How do we retain information? • Rehearsal • Organization • Imagery • Schema • More information on information processing

  6. Criticism of Directed Instruction • Students don’t learn to problem solve • Learning becomes unmotivated • Students don’t learn how to work cooperatively • Students are unable to apply skills

  7. Constructivism • Characteristics of Constructivist • Alternative Assessment • Exploration • Cooperative Learning • More information on constructivism

  8. Criticisms of Constructivism • Teachers can’t identify individual skill level • Not all topics suited for constructivist learning • Skills may not transfer to practical situations

  9. Contrasting Theories

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