Unit 1 Individual Project Introducing Learning Theories

EDU622 – Applying Learning Theoriesby

Lorothy Wilson AIU Online

March 27, 2011

INTRODUCTION

Learning is a method that gathers emotive, perception, and conditional components in order to obtain, improve, and transpose an individual’s abilities, judgments, principles, and viewpoints.

Learning Theories Behavioral Learning Theory

Cognitive Learning Theory

Constructivist Learning Theory

Behavioral Learning Theory

Behavioral theory examines behaviors that are observable and measurable.

A main premise is nearly all human behavior is well informed via continuous techniques when the attention of study is responding to stimuli (Cherrington, 2000).

B. F. Skinner

The lead developer of the behaviorism

theory

Assumptions of Behavior TheoryLearning procedures could be examined

when the primary focused is studied on stimulus and responses.

Learning will involve behavior changes Learning is conclusion of environmental

results.

Three fundamentals of teaching unskilled and complicated behavior

ShapingChainingFading

Behavioral Elements and Learning Outcomes

Traditional ClassroomSelf PaceTraining on the JobPunishment ReinforcementExtinction Reinforcement

Instructor’s Role Recognize Learning GoalsDetermine ReinforcementsImplement A Course of ActionDiscuss Views

Cognitive Learning Theory

Cognitive theory deals with internal methods concerning the mind and to what degree can these methods be used to support training effectively.

Cognitive Theorists

Jean Piaget

Jerome Bruner

Lev S. Vygtosky

Assumptions of Cognitive Theory

ReinforcementReorganize DataStore DataLearning StagesRestructured KnowledgeBehavior ChangeNew Data

Cognitive Process

Organize and Control Knowledge

Associate Previous Data Learned

Instructor’s Role

Ask Questions Give Feedback Supply Materials Appropriate Environment

Constructivist Learning Theory

Constructivist theory is a reflection of the learner’s experiences and creates an awareness of the world they reside in (An Overview of Learning Theories and Principles, n.d.).

Constructivist Learning Theorist

Ernst von Glasersfeld

Learning ConditionsImpact KnowledgeDominate LearningDeveloped InterestDifferent ViewsSociable Transactions

Assumptions of Constructivist Theory

Experience Mental Form Transfer Knowledge Test Knowledge

Instructor’s Role Challenge

Encourage

Applaud

ConclusionIn conclusion learning theories will enable

instructional designers to properly coordinate strategies to development the learner’s ability to organize and obtain knowledge.

The learner will utilize their skills and apply their knowledge.

ReferencesAn Overview of Learning Theories and Principles. (n.d.). Retrieved March 22, 2011, from https://mycampus.aiu-online.com/Library/CourseGuides/5/Tutorials/edulabdocs/learningtheories.pdfCherrington, R. (2000). Behaviourism. In , Routledge Encyclopedia of Language Teaching & Learning (pp. 74-76). Taylor & Francis Ltd / Books. Retrieved from EBSCOhost.Driscoll, M. P. (2005). Psychology of learning for instruction (Third ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson Allyn and Bacon.Jaworski, B. (n.d.). Constructivism and Teaching - The socio-cultural context. MathMedia -- educational media consultancy -- main page. Retrieved March 24, 2011, from http://www.grout.demon.co.uk/Barbara/chreods.htm#bk3

ReferencesLearning and Teaching Languages Online: A Constructivist Approach.

(n.d.). Ingilish.com - ELT, ESL and EFL Website. Retrieved March 24, 2011, from http://www.ingilish.com/online-learning-constructivism.htm

Online Learning theories | Cognitivism | Constructivism | Behaviorism. (n.d.). About e-Learning | Online Degrees | Online Colleges | Online Distance Education. Retrieved March 22, 2011, from http://www.about-elearning.com/learning-theories.html

Piaget's developmental theory. (n.d.). Learning and Teaching Home. Retrieved March 24, 2011, from http://www.learningandteaching.info/learning/piaget.htm

Presentation: Introduction to Learning Theories. (n.d.). Unit 1 Multimedia Course Material. Retrieved March 22, 2011, from https://mycampus.aiu-online.com/Classroom/Pages/multimediacoursetext.aspx?classid=334974&tid=195&uid=190575&HeaderText=Course Materials: EDU622-1101B-02 : Applying Learning Theories