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Dive into key learning theories - Behaviorism, Information Processing, & Constructivism. Explore theories, influential figures, criticisms, and contrasting approaches. Enhance your understanding of how we learn and retain information.
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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 • 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
Information Processing • How do we retain information? • Rehearsal • Organization • Imagery • Schema • More information on information processing
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
Constructivism • Characteristics of Constructivist • Alternative Assessment • Exploration • Cooperative Learning • More information on constructivism
Criticisms of Constructivism • Teachers can’t identify individual skill level • Not all topics suited for constructivist learning • Skills may not transfer to practical situations