Learning Theories • The Technological Revolution • The Spectrum of Learning Theories • Behaviorism • Constructivism • Fitting the Other Theories into the Spectrum • Theory of Multiple Intelligence • Learning Theories and the Brain • Brain Structures • Implications for Learning Theory • Implications for Multimedia • References By Darren Forrester & Noel Jantzie Kilde: http://www.acs.ucalgary.ca/%7Egnjantzi/learning_theories.htm This chapter takes a brief look at the two major categories of learning theories (behaviorism and constructivism), the major theorists within those categories, and the implications of those theories for the use of multimedia and communications and (Tapscott, 1998, p.127) Tapscott's thesis that the "technological revolution" is permeating every aspect of our lives forces us to examine the use of computer technology as learning devices. Such rapid social, economic and general lifestyle change, due in essence to the technological revolution, begs the question - based on learning theory, why does the use of computers as a "learning" tool make sense? This chapter will answer this question by profiling the many learning theories. [pic] The Spectrum of Learning Theories As a review of the literature of learning theories will illustrate there are many labels being used to describe the many theories. Moreover, there are many theorists associated with each approach. A categorization of these labels and theorists will help in understanding these fundamental theories. The spectrum of learning theories consists of many approaches or ways of explaining how humans learn. A description of each of these theories will suffice in providing you with enough knowledge to critically examine the use of computer technology as a learning device. The resume of each theory will consist of: • the associated names of the theory • a description of the theory • theorists associated with the theory • hyperlinks on the World Wide Web Diagram #1: The two extremes Behaviorism Constructivism The extremes
WHAT IS LEARNING ? It is acquiring new, or modifying existing knowledge, behaviours, skills, values, or preferences and may involve synthesizing different types of information. All beings have the ability to learn. It is contextual; does not happen all at once, but builds upon and is shaped by what we already know. Learning is a process, rather than a collection of factual and procedural knowledge. Learning is based on experience. Learning produces changes in the organism and…
The Social learning theory suggests that learning is a cognitive process that takes place socially and can occur through observation or through direct given instructions even without an individual receiving direct reinforcement. However, observation of behaviour and learning can also occur through observation of others receiving rewards or punishments. This is defined as vicarious reinforcement (Hygge, 1964) Bandura (1963) initially outline a four stage model that explains how information is observed…
perspectives of learning and communication to your teaching. Outline how the theories can help you improve your practice” There are a number of theoretical perspectives of learning and communications. At a general level, the main theories seem to conflict and contradict one another. A closer analysis will show however that they can be complimenting theories, and I shall argue that there are benefits to the student and learner if one adopts the key principles in each when providing learning opportunities…
LEARNING THEORY The learning theory was developed by Dollard and miller and was a theory that suggests that attachment is a learned behaviour that is acquired through classical conditioning and operant conditioning. Classical conditioning is the idea that attachment is learned through pleasure. For example, food is the unconditioned stimulus and pleasure is the unconditioned response, therefore when the primary caregiver consistently provides the food to the infant. The infant gains pleasure when…
Handout 1 Definitions of Learning and Theory In this exercise, you will define and discuss the concepts of Learning and Theory. Please save this document and type directly on this template. Every response should be substantive and requires a minimum of 3 to 5 complete sentences per response. When completed, please submit this document as an attachment to the appropriate drop box. 1. How does the text book define a theory? The text book defines a theory as a comprehensive, coherent, and…
to write our wiki on is Social Learning Theory. We have discussed our reasons for wanting to cover this topic (particularly the effect of the media on young people and modelling) as well as our basic understanding of what social learning theory is and looked at some of the theorists involved in the birth and development of this theory i.e. Sears, Bandura, Miller, Dollard, Hull. We agreed that we would all begin by expanding on our knowledge of social learning theory through independent research which…
Explain the value of the social learning theory to explain why people become addicted to drugs and alcohol. You should use the principles of positive and negative reinforcement to explain how addiction gets started By Alanna, Taytum and Samantha The social learning theory is based partially on behaviourist principles, the self-regulation and control that the individual exerts in the process of acquiring knowledge and changing behaviour are considered more critical and are more reflective of cognitive…
Handout 1 Definitions of Learning and Theory In this exercise, you will define and discuss the concepts of Learning and Theory. Please save this document and type directly on this template. Every response should be substantive and requires a minimum of 3 to 5 complete sentences per response. When completed, please submit this document as an attachment to the appropriate drop box. 1. How does the text book define a theory? Theory is the analysis of a set of facts in their…
biological addiction, with nicotine as addictive as cocaine and heroin. However, there is more to being hooked on cigarettes than the physical addiction to nicotine. When people want to quit, they also have a psychological habit to break. Social learning theory describes how we learn by example from others. We are strongly influenced by our parents, and other people we look up to, such as peers, actors and pop stars. This can lead us to emulate their behavior and try smoking. There is an almost immediate…
Alternative Research Reward/Need theory In a laboratory experiment, Lehr and Geher (2006) studied participants of both sexes to test the importance of reciprocal liking. Knowing that someone likes you is particularly rewarding and so is more likely to result in mutual liking. Participants were given a description of a stranger, with varying degrees of similarity of the strangers attitudes to the participant's. In each description was a statement that the stranger either liked or did not like…
