Learning Theories + Models

Question 1

Name 3 Motivational theories

Answer 1

1. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
2. Herzberg’s Two Factor Theory
3. Vroom’s Expectancy Theory

Question 2

Name 5 Associated Learning Models

Answer 2

1. Conscious Competence Model
2. Convey’s Time Management Quadrant
3. Kolb’s Experiential Learning Cycle
4. SMART Objectives
5. SWOT Analysis

Question 3

What are learning theories?

Answer 3

Set of principles that explain how a student best acquires, retains + recalls new information

Question 4

List 3 Learning Theories

Answer 4

1. Behaviourism
2. Cognitive Constructivist
3. Social Constructivist

Question 5

Who created the ‘Domains of Learning’?

Answer 5

Bloom

Question 6

List 3 of Bloom’s Domains of Learning

Answer 6

1. Cognitive Domain (Bloom’s Taxonomy)
2. Affective Domain
3. Psychomotor Domain

Question 7

What is the Cognitive Domain/Bloom’s Taxonomy?

Answer 7

Objectives + skills that help process information

Question 8

What is the Affective Domain/Bloom’s Taxonomy?

Answer 8

Affective objectives with:
1. Feelings
1. Emotion
1. Attitudes
1. Appreciation
1. Patience

Question 9

What is the Psycho-Motor Domain/Bloom’s Taxonomy?

Answer 9

Objectives that relate to:
1. Motor skills
1. Co-ordination
1. Physical movement

Question 10

What is Gangé’s Conditions of Learning?

Answer 10

1. There are 5 conditions of learning
2. Believed that learning takes place after students progress through the 9 levels of learning
3. He believed all 9 levels should activate the 5 conditions of learning + learning is then achieved

Question 11

Name Gagne’s 5 Conditions of Learning

Answer 11

1. Verbal info (Cognitive)**
2. Intellectual skills (Cognitive)
3. Cognitive stratergies (Cognitive)
4. Motor skills (Psycho-motor)
5. Attitudes (Affective)

** = Like Bloom’s 3 domains of learning

Question 12

What are Gagné’s 9 levels of Learning?

Answer 12

1. Gain attention
2. Inform students of the objective
3. Stimulate recall of prior learning
4. Present the content
5. Provide learning guidance
6. Elicit performance (practice)
7. Provide feedback
8. Assess performance
9. Enhance retention + transfer to the job

Question 13

What is Kolb’s Experiential Theory?

Answer 13

It’s a cycle that supports + leads the student to achieve all 4 stages of learning

• The learner can travel around the cycle many times, to refine understanding of the topic

Question 14

Name the 4 stages of Kolb’s Experiential Theory

Answer 14

1. Concrete Experience
2. Reflective Observation
3. Abstract Conceptualisation
4. Active Experimentation

Question 15

What Learning theory is this?

Answer 15

Bloom’s Domains of Learning

Question 16

What Learning Model is this?

Answer 16

Gagné’s 9 Levels of Learning

Question 17

Name this Learning Model

Answer 17

Kolb’s Experiential Theory