Learning theory

My personal learning lens is very much influenced by the constructivism theory of learning, in particular Jerome Bruner’s theory. He posits that learners construct new ideas or concepts based upon existing knowledge. Aspects of the process include making choices creating theories, and making meaning from the facts, data and knowledge. Bruner postulated three stages of intellectual development. The first stage he termed "Enactive", when a person learns about the world through actions on physical objects and the outcomes of these actions. Sometimes called the concrete stage, this first stage involves a tangible hands-on method of learning. Bruner believed that "learning begins with an action - touching, feeling, and manipulating" (Brahier, 2009,…

Constructivism is a learning theory which is based on the process of constructing meaning in learning. Unlike the behaviorist view of a learner, a constructivist views the learner as one who is active in the process of learning and brings with them into the learning environment knowledge which they have previously acquired (Jonassen, 1999). According to Ertmer and Newby (2013), the basic stance of constructivism is that new information learned is linked to prior knowledge which brings with it…

first with the different types of learning theories, it is essential to look at which learning theories apply best to the eLearning environment. Another significant factor that would apply to eLearning is how the different generations, from the 1960s to present day, feel about technology.…

Learning theories are concepts about how humans learn new things. They focus on how information is taken in and saved by the brain. They describe our understanding of the material that is being presented. The three most well-known learning theories are cognitivism, constructivism and behaviorism. Cognitivism attempts to explain human behavior by understanding your thought processes. Constructivism says that people construct their own understanding and knowledge of the world, through experiencing…

Learning Theory Matrix Definitive Questions for Learning Theories Behaviorist Theory Cognitive Theory Constructivist Theory Social Learning Theory Connectivism Adult Learning How does learning occur? Learning occur by frequency of observable performance. (Ertmer & Newby,1993) A mental activity. Thinking, problem solving, concept formation, information processing. (Ertmer & Newby,1993) Created by meaning from experience and interactions. (Ertmer & Newby,1993) Social process. Learning occur when…

A Learning theory is a framework describing how information is processed and absorbed by our minds. Behavioural, personal and environmental factors, as well as previous experiences, all play a part in our understanding. They explain how different factors can help learners process and recall information, suggesting that as we learn we also change the way we perceive our surroundings and the way we interact with others. A definition by Kimble (1961) is that “Learning refers to a more or less…

the results from my elicitation task and the literature, I would propose the learning theory behaviourism focuses more on motivating the children when learning. Studies of behaviourism often include positive reinforcements and oppose negative reinforcement as it can be detriment and lose the learning and focus of a child. However, when I used negative reinforcement I was concerned it would affect and loose the learning and focus of Child 2 and all the group, especially Child 1 with ASD, but it…

Numerous theories about teaching and learning have developed over time and have been utilized to explain how learning may occur and what the role of a teacher is in the learning process. Classifying and organizing the learning theories has been difficult due to an overlap in some of the concepts or key elements. Reese and Overton (1970), however, determined two basic models for learning theories: the elemental model and the holistic model. United Nations Educational, Scientific, and…

This means that student are considered empty recipient that need to be filled with information in order to change their attitudes. Reinforcement and punishment are used as environmental conditioning to achieve the expected outcome (Tusting and Barton, 2006). This is the support for a teacher-centered approach because the teacher is the gatekeeper of knowledge and decide what it is transmitted (Biggs, 2011). This theory does not take into account what happens inside the head of the learner…

When the initial thought of creating my personal learning theory was introduced, I was under the presumption that I would be picking and choosing theories based on single categories, such as the role of the learner. I would state a theory that I incorporate, and then link it to a lesson. 1 McLeod, Toni As I further explored each of the theories, it occurred to me that I often use more than one on any given day or with any given project. I use multiple theories and partake in multiple…