Education Theories Flashcards
How is cognitive learning different from affective learning?
In cognitive learning knowledge of a subject matter is acquired while in affective learning attitudes and values are gained
Before creating objects that will accuratly fill the learners’ knowledge gap what must the instructor consider?
Is the level of learning appropriate based on the groups’ prior learning and present learning ability
What is procedure DESIGN used for?
-Plan theory based nutrition education
DESIGN
- Decide Behavior Change Goal
- Explore Determinants of Changes
- Select the Theory that you will use
- Indicate general objectives
- Generate Plans
- Develop Evaluation Plan
Define avoidance learning
Fall under the category of adversive control in situations in which a behavior is motivated by the threat of something unpleasant such as avoiding future criticism by improving future future performance
What is the purpose of the health belief model?
-Explains why people fail to participate in programs designed to detect or prevent disease
According to the health belief model, what does it take for a person to engage in behavior change?
A person must perceive that the threat is severe and that they are susceptible to it
Components of the Health Belief Model
- Perceived Susceptibility
- Perceived Impact
- Perceived Advantage of Change
- Appraisal of Barrier
- Self-efficacy
What is self-efficacy?
The conviction you can successfully execute the behavior required to produce the outcome
According to the diffusion of innovation theory, what are the four categories in which people fall into?
- Innovators
- Early Adopters
- Early Majority
- Late Majority
- Laggards
Who are the early adopters?
-Opinion leaders in the community
Differentiate between the early majority and the late majority?
The early majority tend to cautiously adopt the new idea on their own while the late majority is skeptical and tend to adopt a new idea only through peer pressure
