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Learning Theories: Behaviorism, Cognitivism, Constructivism

The document discusses three major learning theories: behaviorism which focuses on reinforcement and punishment, cognitivism which looks at how information is processed and stored through rehearsal, and constructivism where learners build knowledge based on experiences often through collaboration. It provides details on the key aspects of each theory and examples of how technology can support different learning processes aligned with the theories.

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Learning Theories: Behaviorism, Cognitivism, Constructivism

The document discusses three major learning theories: behaviorism which focuses on reinforcement and punishment, cognitivism which looks at how information is processed and stored through rehearsal, and constructivism where learners build knowledge based on experiences often through collaboration. It provides details on the key aspects of each theory and examples of how technology can support different learning processes aligned with the theories.

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LEARNING THEORIES

BEHAVIORISM, COGNITIVISM, CONSTRUCTIVISM


Background Information
 Learning theories allow teachers to better understand
the process of learning.

 Together with the use of technology, learn theories


have made a significant impact in the classroom.

 There are many learning paradigms, however,


behaviorism, cognitivism and constructivism will be the
focus for this lesson.
Behaviorism
 The theory originates from the works of Ivan Pavlov’s, classical
conditioning, and B. F. Skinner’s, operant conditioning.
 Classical Conditioning is when an unconditioned stimulus and
response is manipulated with a conditioned stimulus to create a
conditioned response.
 Operant Conditioning is a controlled response with a reward/
punishment system according to the behavior.

 The learner needs reinforcements to keep interest.


 Stimuli are effective in controlling behavior.

 As a result, the behaviors can be measured to record learning success.


Cognitivism
 Information Processing looks at how information is retrieved and
stored.
 This theory focuses on how to store and retrieve information.
 Learning is attained through rehearsal and consistent use of the
information.
 Retention strategies such as breaking down information and
comparing the information to long term storage are great techniques.
Constructivism
 Constructivism views learning as a process in which the learner
constructs knowledge based on their past experiences.

 The teacher only acts as a facilitator who encourages students to


explore within a given framework.

Learners may collaborate with others


to organize their ideas and learn from
each other to construct their own
knowledge.
Putting It All Together
Learning Theory Learning Process Technology Support
Through positive/ Educational software
Behaviorism negative can be used to
reinforcement and measure the students
punishment assessment
Rehearsing Flashcards and
Cognitivism information and then memory games can
storing it for long term help retain information
use taught in a lesson
Constructing ones Group PowerPoint
Constructivism own knowledge projects allow students
through past to work together and
experiences and combine their
group collaboration knowledge to learn
Web Resources
 Behavioral Learning Theory
 http://suedstudent.syr.edu/~ebarrett/ide621/behavior.htm

 Cognitivism Learning Theory


 http://web.syr.edu/~walker/COGNITIVISMTHEORIES.htm

 Constructivism Learning Theory


 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Learning_theories
Teacher Education
 The 6 Levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy
The first level of Bloom’s Taxonomy is
to Remember.
Example activities at the Remembering
level: memorize a poem, recall state
capitals, remember math formulas
The second level of Bloom’s Taxonomy is to Understand.
Example activities at the Understanding level: organize the animal kingdom based on a given
framework,
illustrate the difference between a rectangle and square, summarize the plot of a simple story
 The third level of Bloom’s Taxonomy is to
Apply.
 Example activities at the Application level:
use a formula to solve a problem, select a
design to meet a purpose, reconstruct the
passage of a new law through a given
government/system
 The fourth level of Bloom’s Taxonomy is
to Analyze.
 Example activities at the Analysis level:
identify the ‘parts of’ democracy, explain how
the steps of the scientific process work
together, identify why a machine isn’t working
 The fifth level of Bloom’s Taxonomy is to
Evaluate.
 Example activities at the Evaluation level:
make a judgment regarding an ethical
dilemma, interpret the significance of a given
law of physics, illustrate the relative value of
a technological innovation in a specific
setting—farming, for example.
 The sixth and final level of Bloom’s
taxonomy is to Create.
 Example activities at the Creation level:
design a new solution to an ‘old’ problem that
honors/acknowledges the previous failures,
delete the least useful arguments in a
persuasive essay, write a poem based on a
given theme and tone

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