Class 8 Theoretical Orientations Overview Plus Social Learning And Constructivist

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Learning Philosophies or Theoretical Orientations Class Session 8 ADLT 601

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Learning Philosophies or Theoretical Orientations

Class Session 8 ADLT 601

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OrientationsBehavioristCognitivistHumanistSocial learning / social cognitivist

Constructivist

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The Relationship of Theory to Action

Theory without action leads to an empty idealism, action without philosophical reflection leads to mindless activity.

Elias, J. L., & Merriam, S. B. (1995). Philosophical foundations of adult education (2nd Ed.). Malabar, FL: Krieger Publishing.

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Behaviorism - AssumptionsFocus on observable behavior

Belief that environment shapes behavior

Principles of contiguity and reinforcement

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BehaviorismContiguity - how close in time

two events must be for a bond to be formed

Reinforcement - Any means of increasing the likelihood that an event will be repeated

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Thorndike

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Skinner

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Cognitive Orientation Learning is a cognitive

phenomenon.

An individual comes to see a solution after thinking about a problem – “Ah ha!”

We rework a problem in our minds until we arrive at a solution, until we gain insight into the problem.

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HumanismLearning from the perspective

of human potential for growth.

People are good and will strive for a better world.

People are free to act.

Behavior is the consequence of human choice.

People possess unlimited potential for growth and development.

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Maslow’s Hierarchy of NeedsSelf-Actualization

Self-EsteemBelonging and love

SecurityPhysiological

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Social Learning (also called the Social Cognitivist Orientation

Combines elements of behaviorist and cognitivist approaches

Learning from observation, modeling

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Group Exercise on MentoringEach group will have one of

the articles / readings to review (25 minutes)

Report on what you see as the main ideas about mentoring for social learning theory (social cognitivism).

15 minutes to prepare to prepare a flip chart with 3-5 main points; report out.

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Social Learning

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Constructivism

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ConstructivismIndividual or personal constructivism –

internal cognitive activity. We develop our own individual knowledge schemes.

Social constructivism – learning is constructed when individuals interact. Making meaning is a dialogic process.

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