Psychology of Learning

Psychology of Learning

1. Thinking

   • Critical Thinking
     • Useful for problem solving
     • Reflective
     • Inspires Inquiry
     • Includes creative thinking
     • Decide what to do or believe
   • Creative Thinking
     • Ask questions
     • Change Mind
     • Admit when you are wrong
     • Goal orientated
     • Generate new ideas
     • Can think critically

2. Learning Theories

   • Cognitivism
     • Learners can be independent
     • Uses images
     • Provide real life contexts
     • Organize new information into logical systems
     • Focus attention with curiosity and interaction
   • Constructivism
     • Teacher is the "guide on the side"
     • Social Collaboration
     • Create own knowledge
     • Active participation in problem solving and critical thinking
     • Emphasizes firsthand involvement in situations
   • Behaviorism
     • Does not promote high level thinking
     • Personalized system of instruction
     • Puts learners in control

3. Brain Research

   • Emotions
   • Memory
   • Pattern recognition
   • Multi-tasking
   • Creativity
   • Problem solving
   • Emotions
   • Imagery

4. Teacher and Learner

   • Teacher
     • Control
     • Prompt
     • Tutor
     • Organizer
     • Observer
     • Educator
     • Motivator
   • Learner
     • Visual
     • auditory
     • kinesthetic
     • self motivator
     • Can demonstrate knowledge

5. Motivation

   • Improved Performance
   • Determines consequences
   • Enhances cognitive processing
   • Intrinsic
     • Learning
     • Mastery
     • Love
     • Belonging
   • Extrinsic
     • Badges
     • Competition
     • Fear of failure
     • Rewards
     • Fear of punishment