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Learning Theories Information Processing Theory, Constructivist Theory, And Behaviorist Theory By: Lauren Schiazza

Learning Theories Information Processing Theory, Constructivist Theory, And Behaviorist Theory By: Lauren Schiazza

Learning Theories Information Processing Theory Constructivist Theory Behaviorist Theory People learn by chunking information,

Learning Theories Information Processing Theory Constructivist Theory Behaviorist Theory People learn by chunking information, rehearsal, organization, elaborating, imagery, and schema Learners construct new ideas based off past/current knowledge and experiences Learn by cause and effect Use computers and inspiration software to help students outline and make concept maps Computers to foster creativity, visual formats, multi-media for projects Use educational software to find weaknesses, develop prerequisite skills, and get immediate feedback Can be modified by reinforcement

Information Processing Theory • By: George A. Miller • Chunking – Short term memory

Information Processing Theory • By: George A. Miller • Chunking – Short term memory can only hold 5 -9 chunks of information • Test-Operate-Test-Exit – Operation is performed to achieve goal – Planning is important

Constructivist Theory • By: J. Bruner • Instruction – All knowledge comes from experiences

Constructivist Theory • By: J. Bruner • Instruction – All knowledge comes from experiences in the world – Must be structured – Must be designed to fill gaps • Learning occurs when students construct the building blocks for learning in meaningful situations

Behaviorist Theory • By: B. F. Skinner • Changes in behavior are from individual

Behaviorist Theory • By: B. F. Skinner • Changes in behavior are from individual responses to events that occur in the environment • Reinforcement – Positive reinforcement • Strengthens desired response • Good grades, verbal praise – Negative reinforcement • Results in increased frequency when withdrawn • Annoying light in car when seat belt is not on

Technologies • Technologies can increase the learning theories by: – Constructivist Theory • •

Technologies • Technologies can increase the learning theories by: – Constructivist Theory • • problem oriented visual formats/ mental models rich, complex environments real-world like situations cooperative learning exploration teams/ groups authentic assessment/ demonstrate knowledge in more realistic manner • Portfolios

Technologies • Constructivist Technologies – – computers to foster creativity problem solving/ multi media

Technologies • Constructivist Technologies – – computers to foster creativity problem solving/ multi media software(how they think) visual formats ( more meaningful learning) multi media student created presentations (power point), cooperative – sound images and video • Behaviorism and Information Processing Theories – Directed instruction/ teacher centered • • educational software/ identify weakness drill and practice develop prerequisite skills supplement instruction for highly motivated/ watch videos/ tech projects • assess learners/ time saving/ assess mastery • multi media/ content/ video/ graphics

What to use? • Great Technologies to use in the classroom – Computers –

What to use? • Great Technologies to use in the classroom – Computers – Power point – Inspiration software – Internet – Dreamweaver – Multi-media

Hyperlinks and Resources • http: //tip. psychology. org/miller. ht ml • http: //tip. psychology.

Hyperlinks and Resources • http: //tip. psychology. org/miller. ht ml • http: //tip. psychology. org/bruner. h tml • http: //tip. psychology. org/skinner. html