Learning Theories

What are Learning Theories?

• ideas of how information is absorbed
• the method or technique of how you learn

The 3 Learning Theories

• Behaviorism
• Cognitivism
• Constructivism

Behaviorism

• The theory of animal and human learning that focuses on seen behavior

Types of Behavior

Classic Conditioning

Behavior Conditioning

Behavior Conditioning

Cognitivism

• Focuses on the brain
• How the brain process and stores information
• Schema
• Three-stage information processing model

Three-Stage Information Processing Model

• Sensory Register
• Short Term Memory
• Long Term Memory and Storage

Constructivisim

• Focus on how learners construct their own meaning

HowDoes a Person Learn?

Behaviorism

• A stimulus is given
• A response happens
• There is a consequence for the response
• Reinforcement is given which is either position or negative

Cognitivism

• Learning is an internal process
• Learning is organized within a structure of the brain
• Learners are active participants

Constructivism

• Learning is interactive
• Learning builds upon background knowledge
• Learn in a group setting

Summary

• All people learn differently
• There are different methods of memorizing
• Behavorism is a philosophy that states that all organisms have behavior
• Cognitivism is about how the brain stores information
• Constructivisim is about how the student learns