Approaches to learning

Question 1

Define the behaviourist aproach to learning

Answer 1

refers to theories that propose learning occurs by interacting with the external environment.

Question 2

Define classical conditioning

Answer 2

refers to a process of learning through the involuntary association between a neutral stimulus and an unconditoned stimulus that results in a conditioned response.

Question 3

Define operant conditioning

Answer 3

refers to the three-phase learning process that involves an antecedent, behaviour and a consequence, whereby the consequence of a behaviour determines the likelihood of it reocurring.

Question 4

List stages of observational learning

Answer 4

the stages are: Attention, Retention, Reproduction, Motivation and Reinforcement.

Question 5

Define observational learning

Answer 5

refers to a process of learning that involves watching the behaviour of a model and the associated consequence of that behaviour.

Question 6

Define Systems of Knowledge

Answer 6

refers to knowledge and skills are based on interconnected social, physical, and spiritual understandings, and in turn, inform survival and contribute to strong sense of identity.