Learning Theory Flashcards
Focused on meaning and understanding that is con-constructed with others
Constructivism
Critical Theory
Understand human experiences to bring about social change through education
Focused on objectively observable, quantifiable events and behaviour
Behvaiour
Humanism
Learning is a change in the person
Cognitive
- Objective
- Learning Activities
- Assessment
Create new cognitive structures / deep knowledge
Active, Solve problems
Exam
SMART Objectives
Specific
Measurable
Achievable
Relevant
Time-Based
Behavioural
- Objective
- Learning Activities
- Assessment
Learn to do something (skill)
Lecture, Demonstration, Practice + Feedback
Observation
What Theories does Education focus on
Learning is some kind of change either in:
- Behaviour
- Cognitive
- Constructive
Focused on the situation/environment and the observing others
Social Cognitive
What is Theory
Explains why something happens
- What happens when learning takes place
Predicts how something translates into practice
- What happens after learning takes place
Cognitive
Learning is a mental process
Social Cognitive
Learning is a social process in an environment with others
Constructivism
Learning is a social process involving creating meaning from experience
Focused on human values, interests, capacities to fulfill one’s potential
Humanism
Constructivist
- Objective
- Learning Activities
- Assessment
Search for meaning / understanding
Discussion, Experience, Mentor
Writing, Speaking, Reflection