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Learning Theories Carl Marcelin EME 2040
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Information Processing
Learning Paradigms Behaviorism Information Processing Constructivism
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Behaviorism Influential People on Behaviorism John B. Watson
B.F. Skinner More information on Behaviorism
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Situations shaping Behaviorism
Positive Reinforcement: an increase in a desire behavior resulting from a stimulus Negative Reinforcement: an increase in a desired behavior resulting from a removal of the stimulus Punishment: decrease in behavior will result from undesirable consequences
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Information Processing
How do we retain information? Rehearsal Organization Imagery Schema More information on information processing
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Criticism of Directed Instruction
Students don’t learn to problem solve Learning becomes unmotivated Students don’t learn how to work cooperatively Students are unable to apply skills
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Constructivism Characteristics of Constructivist
Alternative Assessment Exploration Cooperative Learning More information on constructivism
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Criticisms of Constructivism
Teachers can’t identify individual skill level Not all topics suited for constructivist learning Skills may not transfer to practical situations
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Information Processing
Contrasting Theories Behaviorism Information Processing Constructivism Behavior can be modified through reinforcement, a leaner can be conditioned to do desired response Input Sensory Register Short term memory Long-term memory Humans control all knowledge in their minds by participating experiences Classical conditioning Operant conditioning Software used to correct identify weaknesses in children Visual formats promote more meaningful learning
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