Learning Theories

Behavioral
Physiological Constructivism
Psychological Humanist
Sociological
Intellectual Cognitive
Examples Stimulus-response, Operant conditioning Creating real world situations for problem solving Perceptions centered in experience Social-personality phenomenon Perception, Insight and Meaning
Theorists

Watson, Thorndike,
Pavlov

Von Glasersfeld, Fosnot, Driver, Phillips Maslow, Rogers, Sahakian Bandura,
Miller, Dollard
Bode, Ausubel, Werthheimer, Lewin, Piaget
Locus of Learning Environment Individual fueled by interaction of learning Individual Environment Individual
Purpose of Education Create behavior to ensure survival Concept development Self Actualization Model new roles and behavior Learning to learn
View of Learner Behavior can be changed Constructs own knowledge from experiences Learner provides motivation Learns by watching others modeling behavior Interprets sensations and gives meaning to events
Teacher's Role Bring out desired behavior Provide students with  opportunity to build their own knowledge Facilitator for  self actualization To model appropriate behavior or desired outcomes Create environment that lends to discovery
Manifestation in Adult Learning Competency based, computer assisted instruction, HRD Multiplicity, valuing process instead of product Self directed study, independent study Mentoring, learning by observation, apprenticeships Meaningful learning, Rote learning

 

 

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Diversity Issues

Learner Considerations

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