Learning Theories

Behaviourism.
1. Dominates approaches to teaching and learning.
2. Often seen in military training.
3. Must present a body of knowledge.
  1. Facts.
  2. Terminology.
  3. Formulas.
  4. Theories.
4. Immediate feedback.
  1. Rewards.
  2. Punishment.
  3. Grades.
5. High degree of objectivity.
Constructivism.
1. Knowledge is subjective in nature.
2. Construct new knowledge rather than acquire it from lecture or memorization.
3. Understanding is achieved through assimilation.
  1. Reflects on new information and relates it to personal experiences for a deeper understanding.
4. Social constructivists.
  1. Discussion and social interactionl
Cognitivism.
1. Focused on identifying mental processes
2. Blooms taxonomies of learning.
  1. Focus on the thinking domain.

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