FOI Task B The Learning Process Flashcards
Learning Theory
A body of principles used to explain how people acquire skills, knowledge, and attitudes.
BICC
Behaviorism
Information Processing Theory
Cognitive Theory
Constructivism
Behaviorism
Stresses the importance of having particular behavior reinforced, to shape or control what is learned
Cognitive Theory
Focuses on what is going on inside the students mind
Constructivism
Learning is the result of the student matching new information against preexisting
information and integrating it into meaningful connections
Definition of Perceptions & Insight
Initially all learning comes from perceptions which come from the senses; the learner then gives
meaning to the senses
GSTEP
Goals & Value Self Concept Time & Opportunity Element of Threat Physical Organism
Goals & Values
Understand the students values and tailor teaching to those values
Self Concept
- Self-image has a great influence on perception
• A positive self-image allows the student to remain open to new experiences
• A negative self-image has a negative effect on learning
Time & Opportunity
Proper sequence and time are necessary for learning
Element of Threat
Threat does not promote effective learning
• Attention is limited to threatening object/idea
Physical Organism
Provides the body for sensing the world around them
Acquiring Knowledge (MUC)
Memorization
Understanding
Concept Learning
Memorization
First attempt to acquire knowledge
Understanding
The student begins to organize knowledge in useful ways and a collection of memorized facts gives
way to understanding
Concept Learning
By grouping information into concepts, we create manageable categories
Definition of The Laws of Learning
Laws of learning provide additional insight into what makes people learn most effectively
REEPIR
Readiness Exercise Effect Primacy Intensity Recency
Readiness
The basic needs of the student need to be met to be capable of learning
Exercise
Connections are strengthened with practice and weakened without it
(“Use it or Lose it”)