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Comparative Summary of 5 Learning Theories

This document compares 5 learning theories: behaviorist, cognitive, social learning, psychodynamic, and humanistic. For each theory, it summarizes the assumptions about the learner, the educator's task, and the sources of motivation. It states that behaviorist theory views the learner as passive and reactive to environmental stimuli and reinforcement. The educator manipulates the environment to direct learning. Motivation comes from drive reduction. Cognitive theory sees the learner as active in determining experiences based on attributions. The educator structures experiences to encourage cognitive reorganization. Goals, expectations, and disequilibrium provide motivation. Social learning theory assumes the learner is active in observing others and regulating behavior reproduction. The educator models behavior and rein

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Comparative Summary of 5 Learning Theories

This document compares 5 learning theories: behaviorist, cognitive, social learning, psychodynamic, and humanistic. For each theory, it summarizes the assumptions about the learner, the educator's task, and the sources of motivation. It states that behaviorist theory views the learner as passive and reactive to environmental stimuli and reinforcement. The educator manipulates the environment to direct learning. Motivation comes from drive reduction. Cognitive theory sees the learner as active in determining experiences based on attributions. The educator structures experiences to encourage cognitive reorganization. Goals, expectations, and disequilibrium provide motivation. Social learning theory assumes the learner is active in observing others and regulating behavior reproduction. The educator models behavior and rein

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Comparative Summary of 5 Learning Theories

Learning theory Behaviorist Learning Procedures Environmental stimulus conditions and reinforcement promote changes in responses. To change behavior, change the environment. Internal perception and thought processing within context of human development promote learning and change. To change behavior, change cognitions. External role models and their perceived reinforcement along with learners internal influences. To change behavior, change role models, perceived Assumptions about Learner Passive, reactive learner responds to environmental conditions (stimuli and reinforcement) Educators Task Active educator manipulates stimuli and reinforcement to direct learning and change. Sources of Motivation Drive reduction. Transfer of Learning Practice; similarity in stimulus conditions and responses between learning and new situations.

Cognitive

Active learner determines patterning of experiences; is strongly influenced by attributions.

Social Learning

Active learner observes others and regulates decision to reproduce behavior.

Active educator structures experiences (through organization and meaningfulness) to encourage the reorganization of cognitions. Active educator models behavior, encourages perception of reinforcement, carefully evaluates learning materials for social messages, and attempts to

Goals. Expectations. Disequilibrium.

Mental and physical activity. Common patterns. Understanding. Learning to learn.

Socialization experiences, role models, and self-reactive influences (observe self, set goals, and reinforce performance).

Similarity of setting and role models behavior.

Aala, Monique Gabrielle y NaciancenoBSN IV-2

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Prof. Marietess M. Nicolas RN,MAN

Psychodynamic

Humanistic

reinforcement, and the learners selfregulating mechanisms. Internal forces such as developmental stage, childhood experiences, emotional conflicts, and ego strength influence learning and change. To change behavior, change interpretations and make unconscious motivations conscious. Internal feelings about self, ability to make wise choices, and needs affect learning and change. To change behavior, change feelings, self-concept, and needs.

influence learners self-regulation.

Active learners lifestyle, past experiences, and current emotional conflicts influence what is learned and how it is remembered and performed.

Educator as a reflective interpreter makes sense of learners personality and motivation by listening and posing questions to stimulate conscious awareness, insight, and ego strength.

Pleasure principle and reality principle. Imbalance. Conscious and unconscious influence of conflict, development, and defense mechanisms.

Personality conflict, resistance, and transference associated with learning situations may act as barrier.

Active learner attempts to actualize potential for positive selfgrowth and confirm self-concept; is spontaneous, creative, and playful.

Facilitative educator encourages positive self-growth, listens empathetically, allows freedom of choice, and respects learner.

Needs, desire for positive self-growth, and confirmation of self-concept.

Positive or negative feelings about self and freedom to learn promote or inhibit transfer.

Aala, Monique Gabrielle y NaciancenoBSN IV-2

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