1. Alex Scovil EME 2040 Tuesday 6
Learning Theories
Alex Scovil
EME 2040
Tuesday 6

2. Constructivism All knowledge is gained through experience
Learning occurs when one creates his or her own unique version of knowledge

3. Behaviorism Internal processes are not visible
Focus on cause-and-effect relationships
Behavior may be modified through reinforcement and/or punishment

4. Information Processing
Computer an analogy as to how the mind processes information
Sensory Register, Short-term and Long-term memory register, process, store and retreive info

5. Comparing Theories Constructivism Behaviorism Info. Processing
There is no external “truth;” knowledge is gained through experience.
Behavior may be modified through reinforcement. Observe external behavior.
The mind processes information through Sensory Register, Short-term and Long-term memory.
Technology used to foster creativity. Software implemented for students to think about how they think, and also work in groups.
Educational software that “rewards” correct answers, and reviews information repeatedly.
Directed instruction; use education software that corrects weaknesses and supplements instruction.

6. Additional Resources Constructivism Behaviorism Information Processing
Funderstanding
Wikipedia
Valdosta State University

7. Thank you!
Any questions?

8. Justification
I felt that the information I provided was the most relevant and important to the assignment. I only included the major points of the learning theories, and declined to list some minor details.