Learning Theories Simplified Flashcards
What is the behaviourist theory largely based on?
Outcomes based an rigorously directed by the teacher/trainer
What is involved in learning in behaviourist theory?
Involves shaping behaviour through reward, and both positive and negative reinforcement
What theory does the concept of giving feedback originate from?
Behaviourist theory - feedback can help improve student’s performance
What does the cognitivist theory explain?
How knowledge is organised and stored, how memory functions, and how individuals make meaning of their experience
Students are encouraged to develop skills to learn better
What theory provides a foundation for PBL at medical school?
Cognitivist theory
How does the humanist theory view learning?
As a way of achieving self-actualisation and ongoing personal development
What theory is self-directed learning a key component of?
Humanist theory
What is the educator’s role in humanist theory?
To facilitate the student’s individual development
How does learning occur in the social learning theory (Social Constructivism)?
Learning occurs through interaction with peers
What is the educator’s role in the social learning theory (Social Constructivism)?
The educator’s role is to establish a community in which effective learning can occur
What does the social theory suggest regarding group work?
Full participation in a group setting can allow students to pool their resources together and achieve greater things than the individual
