Learning theories and the analogy of
where each plays a role in the learning Bill Kerr (2007) and Karl Kapps (2006).
Behaviorism mainly focuses on certain conditions and operates responses.
Depending on the environment behavior can be modified. There is certain reward
system or some form of penalty associated with stimulus.
Jean Piaget’s stages of cognitive development
proved to have flaws and were challenged. Constructivism supports the opinion
that people actively create their own personal subjective representations of
objective reality. There are many new factors that can build information and
mental representations are subjective. In my opinion, these learning theories
can be incorporated in various aspect of everyday life for people. All theories have their pros and cons, which
mean each, must be applied where necessary.
Reference
Kapp, K. (2006). Design:
Behaviorism Has Its Place. Retrieved on September 19th, 2010
from http://karlkapp.blogspot.com/2006/12/design-behaviorism-has-its-place.html
Kerr, B. (2007). Isms as a
filter, not a blinker. Retrieved on September 19th, 2010
Yolandria,
ReplyDeleteThanks for the information and your perception. I think the key fact about theories is they will never completely represent exactly how learn or relate. Additionally, students learn differently; so, each learning environment requires a different approach relative to resources available (time, learning style, technology, etc.).
Also, cognitive learning theory provides a lot of tools for insight into different learning technique that have been research to be useful in differing situations and give a framework to focus technology design on for classroom integration. But, a good tasty candy bar is still a valid reward for a correct answer.
Have a wonderful New Year!
Jerry
Yes! I totally agree with you.
DeleteYolandria,
ReplyDeleteI agree there are aspects of each theory that can be used and can be very beneficial. I am interested in what people think of teachers using reward systems in their individual classrooms. Are they beneficial, cause problems, worth the extra time...what are your thoughts.
I am also interested in what people thinkog teachers using reward systems in their individual classroom. I've always used a reward system in my classroom and find this strategy to work.
DeleteYolandria,
ReplyDeleteI agree with you. There are good and bad sides to all of these theories. Is there one that seems to benefit students better then the other?
There are so many theories. I think the theories depend on the individual learning style.
DeleteI don't know how old you are or if you have ever seen the movie Farris Bulers Day Off (sorry if the spelling is not correct), but there is a part in the beginning of the movie where he says no isms are good. Reading the blogs for this module made me think of that movie. But I would have to disagree and say that no isms working all alone and in isolation of each other are good. Isms can be very good if used properly. Good post!
ReplyDeleteNo I've never seen that movie. But thank for the information.
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