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Technology (Chapter 2)

This document provides an overview of various learning theories and concepts in education. It discusses classical and social learning theories, cognitivism, constructivism, active learning, discovery-based learning, knowledge building, transformative learning theory, educational neuroscience, multiple intelligences, multimedia learning, andragogy, networked learning, learning styles, informal/post-modern theories, intrinsic motivation, philosophical anthropology, and criticism of learning theories. The document touches on many major frameworks for understanding the learning process.

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Technology (Chapter 2)

This document provides an overview of various learning theories and concepts in education. It discusses classical and social learning theories, cognitivism, constructivism, active learning, discovery-based learning, knowledge building, transformative learning theory, educational neuroscience, multiple intelligences, multimedia learning, andragogy, networked learning, learning styles, informal/post-modern theories, intrinsic motivation, philosophical anthropology, and criticism of learning theories. The document touches on many major frameworks for understanding the learning process.

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Learning theory

(education)
Learning and conditioning
 Classical or Respondent conditioning
 Where the behaviour becomes a reflex response to an
antecedent stimulus.
Example:
a bottle of milk may arouse the sucking response.
If every time the bottle of milk is presented, a bell is
rung, after several repetitions, the ringing of the bell
alone will bring the sucking response.
 Social learning theory
 Where an observation of behaviour is followed by
modeling.
Cognitivism
 Gestalt theorists believe that for learning to
occur, prior knowledge must exist on the
topic. When the learner applies their prior
knowledge to the advanced topic, the learner
can understand the meaning in the advanced
topic, and learning can occur
constructivism
 emphasizes the importance of the active
involvement of learners in constructing
knowledge for themselves, and building new
ideas or concepts based upon current
knowledge and past experience.
 Active learning is a form of learning in
which teaching strives to involve students in
the learning process more directly than in
other methods.
 Discovery-based learning is typically
characterized by having minimal teacher
guidance, fewer teacher explanations, solving
problems with multiple solutions, use of
hand-on materials, minimal repetition and
memorization
 Knowledge building refers to the process of
creating new cognitive artifacts as a result of
common goals, group discussions, and
synthesis of ideas.
Transformative learning theory
 Transformative learning theory seeks to
explain how humans revise and reinterpret
meaning.
Educational Neuroscience
 Neuroeducation analyzes biological changes
in the brain from processing new information.
 Multiple intelligences
 Linguistic intelligence - People high in linguistic
intelligence have an affinity for words, both
spoken and written.
 Logical-mathematical intelligence: It implies

logical and mathematical abilities.


 Spatial intelligence - The ability to form a mental

model of a spatial world and to be able to


maneuver and operate using that model.
 Musical intelligence: Those with musical

intelligence have excellent pitch, and may even


be absolute pitch.
 Bodily-kinesthetic intelligence: The ability to solve
problems or to fashion products using one's whole body,
or parts of the body. Gifted people in this intelligence
may be good dancers, athletes, surgeons, craftspeople,
and others.
 Interpersonal intelligence - The ability to see things

from the perspective of others, or to understand people


in the sense of empathy. Strong interpersonal
intelligence would be an asset in those who are teachers,
politicians, clinicians, religious leaders, etc.
 Intrapersonal intelligence - It is a capacity to form an

accurate, veridical model of oneself and to be able to use


that model to operate effectively in life.
Multimedia learning
 Multimedia learning refers to the use of visual
and auditory teaching materials that may
include video, computer and
other information technology.
Other learning theories
 Andragogy
 is the art and science to help adults learn
 Networked learning 
Which focuses on learning as making connection. The
learning as network (LaaN) theory builds upon
connectivism, complexity theory, and double loop
learning.
  is a process of developing and maintaining
connections with people and information, and
communicating in such a way so as to
support one another's learning. The central
term in this definition is connections. It takes
a relational stance in which learning takes
place both in relation to others and in relation
to learning resources
Learning style theory
 1(a) - Though watching others involved in the
experience and reflecting on what happens
('reflective observation' - 'watching') or
 1(b) - Through 'jumping straight in' and just
doing it ('active experimentation' - 'doing')
 2(a) - Through gaining new information by
thinking, analyzing, or planning ('abstract
conceptualization' - 'thinking') or
 2(b) - Through experiencing the 'concrete,
tangible, felt qualities of the world' ('concrete
experience' - 'feeling')
 Kolb meant by this that we cannot do both at
the same time, and to an extent our urge to
want to do both creates conflict, which we
resolve through choice when confronted with
a new learning situation. We internally decide
whether we wish to do or watch, and  at the
same time we decide whether to think or feel.
Informal and post-modern theories
  Intrinsic motivation may create a more self-
regulated learner
Philosophical anthropology
 Philosophical anthropology
  Philosophical anthropology is an exploration of human
nature and humanity
Criticism of learning theory
 Critics of learning theories that seek to
displace traditional educational practices
claim that there is no need for such theories;
that the attempt to comprehend the process
of learning through the construction of
theories creates problems and inhibits
personal freedom

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