Name: Margie A.
Madrigal Yr&Section Third year
: ECED3A
Subject ECED33 Date: 10/17/23
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A. Children’s cognitive development theory
The theory of cognitive development by Jean Piaget, the Swiss psychologist,
suggests that children's intelligence undergoes changes as they grow.
Cognitive development in children is not only related to acquiring knowledge,
children need to build or develop a mental model of their surrounding world
https://www.structural-learning.com/post/jean-piagets-theory-of-cognitive-
development-and-active-classrooms#:~:text=The%20Theory%20of%20Cognitive
%20Development,world%20(Miller%2C%202011).
Theories of everyday concepts, science concepts and learning theory.
Learning theories unpack complex cognitive processes and provide useful
mental models for educators to structure and design courses around, while
also providing insights on best practices during and after learning experiences.
However, even for the most experienced educator, navigating through the
theoretical foundations of how students learn and the multitude of learning
methodologies out there can be a daunting experience.
Behaviorism
First on our education theories list is behaviorism. Behaviorism in education
definition is a pedagogical theory that defines learning as a process of
knowledge acquisition that takes place through observation (i.e., based on
objectively quantifiable events rather than introspective psychology).
Cognitivism
Cognitivism, as suggested by the name, is one of the educational theories and
the learning theory that focus on cognitive processes of the mind such as
thinking, memory, recall, and problem-solving. Similar to behaviorism,
cognitivism is about learning via association; however, the emphasis is placed
on internal processing rather than the external environment.
Constructivism
Constructivism is a student-centered learning theory that is based on
cumulatively building understandings from students’ prior experiences and
knowledge. In other words, to continue the construction analogy, learning
becomes a process of constructing new knowledge on the foundation of what is
already known. Essentially, it places learning in a familiar context and aims to
translate abstract theories into relatable concepts.
Humanism
Humanism approaches learning and education with a growth mindset. Similar
to constructivism, humanism is a school of educational thought that is
inherently student-centered. Humanistic education derives many of its values
from the intellectual movement of the seventeenth century, where philosophes
such as Voltaire (1642-1778) believed that humans were born with innate
potential.
Connectivsm
Connectivism is inherently a future-focused learning theory and education of
theory. It is a relatively recent pedagogical view that takes into account the
changing nature of knowledge acquisition in our digital age. In contrast to
constructivism, which revolves around what a learner already knows,
connectivism pinpoints what a learner needs to know, and targets the learning
at a relevant time of need.
https://www.edapp.com/blog/learning-theories/
B. Provide a simple activity related to the learning theory.
Create your own safari world.
Using play dough or any clay, create a safari, then add or create using clay
your safari animals, which are the lion, tiger, zebra, giraffe, and others. Also,
add the flower sticks and rocks to make it a real safari. This activity is
applicable for kindergarten this can enhanced their minds and imagination and
also can lead to them how to become independent when it comes to play.
