Learning Theory

——Janey&Jasmine
 01 Theory definition

02 Ideal situation of theory

CONTENT work best

03 Pros and cons of the theory

 01
Theory definition
 1.An emphasis on producing observable and
Behaviorism measurable outcomes in students.

2. Testing learners to determine whether or not

they have achieved the learning outcomes.

3. Appropriate sequencing of learning materials to

promote learning.

4. Providing feedback to learners so they can

monitor how they are doing and take corrective
action if required.

5. Providing reinforcement to positively impact.

Cognitivism

Knowledge can be
Cognitivism focuses seen as schema
on the inner or symbolic
mental activities mental constructions

Mental processes
(such as thinking,
memory, knowing,
and problem-solving)
 Social Cognitivism
The theory views people
Individuals' beliefs in their own
as active agents
self-efficacy influences
who both influence
A major component whether or not they will
and are influenced
is observational learning. reproduce an observed behavior.
by their environment.
 Collaborative and cooperative
. learning should be encouraged to
Learning should be an facilitate constructivist learning
active and meaningful process

Constructivism

Learners should be given control

of the learning process and time
Learners should construct and opportunity to reflect
their own knowledge rather than
accepting that given by the instructor
Humanism

Learning is a personal act to fulfill one’s

own potential within the freedom of choice.

Study the person as a whole, especially as

an individual grows and develops over the lifespan.

Affective and cognitive needs are key

Brain-Based
Learning

Based on
how the brain learns best

Learning can be accelerated

and improved if educators base
how and what they teach
on the science of learning
 02
Ideal situation of theory work best
Ideal situation where theory would work best

01 Behaviorism-
Observation,
02 Cognitivism-
Basic science courses,
acquisition of the language,
reward or punish student behaviors and discovery learning.

03 Social Cognitivism- workplace

04 Constructivism-
Case studies and simulation
Simulation learning

05 Humanism- 06 Brain-Based Learning

Hospice care Constructing the classroom
environment
 03
Pros and cons of the theory
 Behaviorism Cognitivism Social Constructivism Humanism Brain-Based
Cognitivism Learning

Pros 1.Easily 1.On the mental 1.Help to 1.Help to face 1. Promotes 1.Engages
implemented level in the become a self- the fact that we the idea of whole body and
learning process learner do not personal mind
2.Can be
2.concepts responsibility 2. Increased
applicable for learned
2.Able allow for a experience 2. Emphasizes attention
therapy of meaningfully are greater number reality fully autonomy and towards brain
children with retained much of behaviors with 2. Become free will when function in
behavioral longer positive more open- choosing relation to
disorders consequences minded behavior education

Cons 1.Not account 1.Requires 1. Requires a lot 1.Can lead to 1. There is 1.Lack of
for other ways of greater initial of personal the illogical and too much Scientific Data
learning effort effort. narcissistic emphasis on 2. Separates
2.People can 2.Without 2. Suitable conclusion subjective Students Into
change their understanding, models may not 2. Lost time an experience Specific
behavior when it can be always be instructor 2. Places Learners
presented with difficult to form present spends creating emphasis on 3. New to the
new information those links assignments conscious Field
awareness
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