Synchronous and Asynchronous Session Performance Task 1
Synchronous and Asynchronous Session Performance Task 1
On Learning Theories
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out LEARNED
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that correlate with the learning theories works and reflect about the teachers for them to
ideas of how an and applies with every five given learning acquire the full
individual student students, how these theories specifically essence of learning
learns and retains learning theories with their definitions, and rightful and good
information inside the productively help them functions, and quality teaching and
classroom setting and to identify themselves applications to the learning process amid
educational what kind of students students. And, also of the possible
environment. It is all they are together with through having diversity of students
about and refers to the their teachers, how thorough research that may inclined as a
context and pointers on possibly knowing these about the correlated challenge for the
how teachers would learning theories could pieces of information teachers to make their
help their students to help a student to learn to complete the puzzle students learn well
learn effectively and effectively and of wholly overtime. By having
bring foundation in efficiently over time, understanding the researched and
their stand as learners and most especially the concept of these evaluation regarding
over time. Learning deeper context and learning theories. on different learning
theories have five concept align and theories, I also
kinds which are inside with the five learned the
behaviorism, learning theories given, definitions of the five
cognitivism, anchored with their given classifications
constructivism, definitions. of it together with the
humanism, and people who stand as
connectivism. These the founders of each
five generally define theory. Behaviorism
the subdivided and was founded by John
categorized theory on B. Watson, though it
how students learn is widely associated
distinctly and with Ivan Pavlov and
differently from each B.F. Skinner. The
other which defines idea behind
their diversity. Behaviorism is that
children, much like in
Bandura's Social
Learning Theory,
learn by observing
the behavior of
others, whether it is
adults, authority
figures, or peers of
their own age. In
Behaviorism, it is
believed that the
learner's mind is a
"blank slate" that is
ready to absorb
knowledge.
Repetition and
reinforcement play a
vital role in
communicating with
students. Whilst
during the mid-20th
century, the
Cognitivism theory
was introduced,
which completely
shifted away from the
obsolete approach of
Behaviorism.
Cognitivism places
utmost importance on
the internal thoughts
of the observer,
emphasizing that
learning primarily
takes place when the
student is actively
breaking down and
organizing new
information in their
mind. This is in stark
contrast to
Behaviorism, which
simply observes
others' behavior and
responds to stimuli.
Constructivism is a
well-established
theory in the field of
education that
unequivocally affirms
that students acquire
new knowledge by
actively constructing
and building upon the
knowledge they
already possess. This
approach to learning
is far more dynamic
and effective than an
approach such as
Behaviorism, where
students are relegated
to a more passive role
in the learning
process. The pioneers
of Humanism, such
as Carl Rogers, James
F. T. Bugental, and
Abraham Maslow
(whose "Hierarchy of
Needs" you may
already be acquainted
with), founded the
Humanist Learning
Theory (HLT) - an
approach to education
that places the learner
at the center. HLT
prioritizes the
learner's untapped
potential over the
learning methods or
materials being
taught. HLT is based
on the principle that
humans are
inherently good and
will act appropriately
if their basic needs
are met. HLT
emphasizes meeting
the unique emotional
and academic needs
of each learner,
empowering them to
take control of their
education.
Connectivism is
essential for effective
learning, and it
involves making the
most of technology -
a critical tool for Gen
Z and future
generations.
Additionally,
connectivism
highlights the
importance of being
able to locate and
filter information to
conduct reliable
research. To use a
connectivist teaching
approach, you might
consider having
students collaborate
on a blog or podcast,
which effectively
combines technology,
group work, and
community
engagement.
Behaviorism was founded by John B. Watson, though it is widely associated with Ivan
Pavlov and B.F. Skinner. The idea behind Behaviorism is that children, much like in
Bandura's Social Learning Theory, learn by observing the behavior of others, whether it is
adults, authority figures, or peers of their own age. In Behaviorism, it is believed that the
learner's mind is a "blank slate" that is ready to absorb knowledge. Repetition and
reinforcement play a vital role in communicating with students. Whilst during the mid-20th
century, the Cognitivism theory was introduced, which completely shifted away from the
obsolete approach of Behaviorism. Cognitivism places utmost importance on the internal
thoughts of the observer, emphasizing that learning primarily takes place when the student is
actively breaking down and organizing new information in their mind. This is in stark
contrast to Behaviorism, which simply observes others' behavior and responds to stimuli.
Constructivism is a well-established theory in the field of education that unequivocally
affirms that students acquire new knowledge by actively constructing and building upon the
knowledge they already possess. This approach to learning is far more dynamic and effective
than an approach such as Behaviorism, where students are relegated to a more passive role in
the learning process. The pioneers of Humanism, such as Carl Rogers, James F. T. Bugental,
and Abraham Maslow (whose "Hierarchy of Needs" you may already be acquainted with),
founded the Humanist Learning Theory (HLT) - an approach to education that places the
learner at the center. HLT prioritizes the learner's untapped potential over the learning
methods or materials being taught. HLT is based on the principle that humans are inherently
good and will act appropriately if their basic needs are met. HLT emphasizes meeting the
unique emotional and academic needs of each learner, empowering them to take control of
their education. Connectivism is essential for effective learning, and it involves making the
most of technology - a critical tool for Gen Z and future generations. Additionally,
connectivism highlights the importance of being able to locate and filter information to
conduct reliable research. To use a connectivist teaching approach, you might consider
having students collaborate on a blog or podcast, which effectively combines technology,
group work, and community engagement.
Law of Exercise
States that behavior is more strongly established through frequent connections of stimulus
and response.
Law of effect
states that behaviors that lead to satisfying outcomes are likely to be repeated, whereas
behaviors that lead to undesired outcomes are less likely to recur.
Halo effect
The halo effect occurs when our positive impressions of people, brands, and products in one
area lead us to have positive feelings in another area. This cognitive bias leads us to often cast
judgment without having a reason.
Cognitivism Approach
Cognitivism is a prominent learning theory that unequivocally emphasizes the crucial role of
the mind in processing information. It meticulously examines how the mind receives,
organizes, stores, and retrieves information, treating it with the utmost importance as a
computer processor. Cognitivism is steadfast in its recognition that learning is an internal
mental process, transcending mere observable behavior.
Cognitivists believe that humans learn from thinking. They believe that we learn from our
experiences and that we can change our behaviors based on new information. Knowledge is
considered an internal process rather than a product.
Cognitive Processes
Attention
the act of directing the mind to listen, see, or understand; notice: In order to learn anything,
you have to pay attention.
Perception
Perception is the organization, identification, and interpretation of sensory information in
order to represent and understand the presented information or environment. All perception
involves signals that go through the nervous system, which in turn result from physical or
chemical stimulation of the sensory system.
Repetition
the act of repeating, or doing, saying, or writing something again; repeated action,
performance, production, or presentation. repeated utterance; reiteration.
Coding
Coding, also known as computer programming, is how we communicate with computers and
tell them what to do.
Storing
to put something in a safe or secret place or putting something in mind to be remembered in
the future or for preparations.
Retrieving
Retrieving means bringing back something in place or bring back some memories into our
minds anchored or connected to the present scenario or thinking we are in.
Causes of Forgetting
Retrieval
The aptitude to choose the right words is an essential component of effective communication.
Word retrieval is a valuable skill that enables individuals to express their thoughts accurately.
For those who encounter difficulties with word retrieval, there are several strategies that can
be used to enhance their skills. By practicing techniques such as brainstorming, visualization,
and word association, individuals can improve their word retrieval abilities, and thus enhance
their communication skills.
Decay Theory
Memory is a fascinating phenomenon, and the Decay theory provides valuable insight into
how it works. According to this theory, as time passes, memories gradually lose their strength
and become harder to recall. However, this doesn't mean that the memories are lost forever.
Instead, they may simply require more effort to retrieve. When we learn something new, our
brain creates a memory trace that helps us to store and retrieve the information later on. By
understanding the factors that affect memory retention, we can take steps to improve our
memory and enhance our learning experiences..
Interference Theory
The interference theory sheds light on how we process and store memories in our brains. It
suggests that when we learn something new, certain memories can become inaccessible if
they interfere with each other. While this can make it more difficult to recall some memories,
it also indicates that our brains are constantly working to organize and prioritize information.
By understanding this concept, we can better appreciate the complex nature of human
memory and how it influences our ability to learn and remember information over time.
Guidelines to help Learners Effectively Process Information (Zhou and Brown, 2015) give
example for each guideline.
Behaviorism
Behaviorism is a theory of learning based on the idea that all behaviors are acquired through
conditioning, and conditioning occurs through interaction with the environment. Behaviorists
believe that our actions are shaped by environmental stimuli.
Cognitive Development
Cognitive development means how children think, explore and figure things out. It is the
development of knowledge, skills, problem solving and dispositions, which help children to
think about and understand the world around them.
Social Cognitive Theory
Social Cognitive Theory (SCT) describes the influence of individual experiences, the actions
of others, and environmental factors on individual health behaviors.
Experiential Learning Theory
Experiential learning focuses on the idea that the best ways to learn things is by actually
having experiences. Those experiences then stick out in your mind and help you retain
information and remember facts.
Human Motivation Theory
The theory of human motivation explains that humans are motivated by needs which are
organized into a hierarchy. Once one level of needs in the hierarchy is met, a new level
becomes the focal center of motivation for an individual.
Information Processing Theory
The information processing theory definitively outlines how individuals acquire, store, and
retrieve information, exerting a profound influence on their behavior and motivation.
The dual-coding theory, proposed by Paivio (1991), provides a constructive framework for
understanding human cognition. It suggests that the human brain has two distinct processing
systems, the visual and the verbal, that work together to process information. While the visual
system deals with graphical information processing, the verbal system processes linguistic
processing. This theory sheds light on how we make sense of the information we encounter in
the world around us.
.Robert Gagne’s Cumulative Learning
Cumulative learning refers to the gradual process of acquiring and enhancing one's
knowledge and skills over time. It involves building upon the knowledge and abilities that
one has already acquired, and continuously adding to them in a way that facilitates further
cognitive development. Essentially, cumulative learning is a continual process of growth and
improvement, where one's knowledge and skills act as a foundation for the acquisition of new
knowledge and skills.
Hierarchy of Learning
Signal Learning
This is the simplest form of learning and consists essentially of the classical conditioning first
described by the behavioral psychologist Pavlov. In this, the subject is 'conditioned' to emit a
desired response because of a stimulus that would not normally produce that response.
Stimulus-response learning
this is a voluntary response to learning that may be used in acquiring verbal skills as well as
physical movements. This refers on how ourselves responds verbally from physical
movements and such.
Chaining/ motor-verbal response
One example is the ability of our breathing to switch to unconscious control while we are
focused on another task. However, the muscles that are responsible for the basic process of
breathing are also utilized for speech, which is entirely voluntary.
Verbal Association
occurs when the learner makes associations using verbal connections (Specht, 2008); it is the
key process in language skill development.
Discrimination Learning
is seen when the learner is able to perform different responses to a series of similar stimuli
that may differ in a systematic way. Discrimination learning is made more difficult when the
learner comes across road blocks or interference that inhibits continual learning.
Concept Learning
involves the ability to make consistent responses to different stimuli (Maheshwari, 2013); it is
the process in which the learner learns how to organize learning in a systematic structure and
foster deeper learning. The student’s behavior is controlled by the abstract properties of each
stimulus.
Principle Learning (Rule Learning)
this involves being able to learn relationships between two or more concepts and apply them
in different situations, new or old; it is the basis of learning general rules or
proceducres (Maheshwari, 2013). This can be seen when the student can apply advocacy and
confidentiality to a patient situation.
Problem-solving
involves developing the ability to invent a complex rule or procedure for the purpose of
solving one particular problem and other problems of a similar nature (Maheshwari, 2013);
this can be accomplished through case studies and reflection. Nursing students can improve
on problem solving through the nursing process: assessing, formulating a nursing diagnosis,
analyzing data specific to the problem, formulating a plan of action, implementing the plan,
and evaluating the effectiveness of the plan.
Events of Instructions (Enumerate and Briefly Explain)
1. Gain attention of the students
Ensure the learners are ready to learn and participate in activities by presenting a stimulus to
capture their attention.
2.Inform students of the objectives
Inform students of the objectives or outcomes for the course and individual lessons to help
them understand what they are expected to learn and do. Provide objectives before instruction
begins.
3. Stimulate recall of prior learning
Help students make sense of new information by relating it to something they already know
or something they have already experienced.
4. Present the content
Use strategies to present and cue lesson content to provide more effective instruction.
Organize and group content in meaningful ways, and provide explanations after
demonstrations.
5. Provide learning guidance
Advise students of strategies to aid them in learning content and of resources available. In
other words, help students learn how to learn.
6. Elicit performance (practice)
Have students apply what they have learned to reinforce new skills and knowledge and to
confirm correct understanding of course concepts.
7. Provide feedback
Provide timely feedback of students’ performance to assess and facilitate learning and to
allow students to identify gaps in understanding before it is too late.
8. Assess performance
Test whether the expected learning outcomes have been achieved on previously stated course
objectives.
9. Enhance retention and transfer
Help learners retain more information by providing them opportunities to connect course
concepts to potential real-world applications.
Types of Transfer of Learning
1. Positive transfer:
When learning in one situation facilitates learning in another situation, it is known as a
positive transfer. For example, skills in playing the violin facilitate learning to play the piano.
Knowledge of mathematics facilitates to learn physics in a better way. Driving a scooter
facilitates driving a motorbike.
2. Negative transfer:
When learning of one task makes the learning of another task harder- it is known as a
negative transfer. For example, speaking Telugu hindering the learning of Malayalam.
Left-hand drive vehicles hindering the learning of right-hand drive.
3. Neutral transfer:
When learning of one activity neither facilitates or hinders the learning of another task, it is a
case of neutral transfer. It is also called as zero transfer.
Constructivism Approach
Constructivism is a dynamic learning theory that emphasizes the importance of active
engagement in the process of acquiring knowledge. It challenges the traditional notion of
passive learning and encourages individuals to take an active role in constructing their own
understanding of the world. By reflecting on their experiences and integrating new
information into their pre-existing knowledge, learners can effectively build their own mental
representations. This theory provides a constructive and empowering approach to education
that empowers individuals to take ownership of their learning journey.
Beliefs of Constructivism
According to constructivist beliefs, students have control over and regulate their own learning
processes. It is expected that teachers will help students build their own personal
understanding and knowledge, and that they will empower their students to grow (Belo et al.,
2014).
Jean Piaget’s Cognitive Constructivism
Piaget challenged the traditional view that learning is a passive process driven by the
acquisition of pre-existing knowledge. Instead, he proposed an active and dynamic model of
learning that emphasizes the importance of learners' active engagement with the world.
According to his theory, learners construct their own knowledge by exploring and testing
their own theories of the world, which leads to a deeper and more meaningful understanding
of reality.
Major Consideration when applying this Jean Piaget’s Cognitive Constructivism Theory
His theories indicate that humans create knowledge through the interaction between their
experiences and ideas. His view of constructivism is the inspiration for radical constructivism
due to his idea that the individual is at the center of the knowledge creation and acquisition
process.
Enumerate the elements that influence learners’ cognitive development according to Elliot
(2007)
Teaching methods and strategies used
Use instructional technologies
Making topics interesting
Use of material 18 Establishment of a student-centered learning environment
Use of mobile technologies in lessons
integration of education and education with real-life
The homework is appropriate for the student
To inform the students about the goals of the course
Select course resources from students' own lists
Positive feedback
If you were already a teacher, will you adopt same theory/ies in your class? Why?
I would strive to provide the most accurate and informative responses to the best of my abilities based
on the questions and prompts given to me. If I were a teacher, I would adopt a student-centered
approach that values diversity, inclusivity, and social responsibility .
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