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Learning Theories By:Lisseth Rivas
Definition • Encarta Dictionary Defines Learning Theory as the “theory of behavior conditioning: the theory that behavior can be explained in terms of how people and animals learn to respond to a stimulus, especially learning by rewards and punishments operant conditioning and learning by association classical conditioning.”
Behaviorism • The theory of B.F. Skinner is based upon the idea that learning is a function of change in overt behavior. Changes in behavior are the result of an individual's response to events (stimuli) that occur in the environment. For Information about Behaviorism click here.
Information Processing • Uses the analogy of a computer to illustrate how the mind process information. Focuses on internal processes instead of strictly external events. • Proposes that the mind has three different memory stores that work in succession to register, process, store, and retrieve information. For More info about Information Processing click here.
Constructivism • A major theme in the theoretical framework of Bruner is that learning is an active process in which learners construct new ideas or concepts based upon their current/past knowledge. The learner selects and transforms information, constructs hypotheses, and makes decisions, relying on a cognitive structure to do so. Cognitive structure (i.e., schema, mental models) provides meaning and organization to experiences and allows the individual to "go beyond the information given". For more Information about Constructivism click here.
