THEORY 101 Tiffany Gurgel What is a theory
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THEORY 101 Tiffany Gurgel
What is a theory? Image: http: //www. permanentculturenow. com/introduction-to-theory-2/
A theory… � provides a general explanation for observations made over time. � explains � can and predicts behavior. never be established beyond all doubt. � may be modified.
How a Theory is Developed Image: http: //openparachute. wordpress. com/2008/01/07/intelligent-design-and-scientific-method/
What is a learning theory? �A description of how people learn. � Three main learning theories are behaviorism, cognitivism, and constructivism. �A new theory entering education is connectivism.
A Closer Look at Learning Theories Image: http: //projects. coe. uga. edu/epltt/index. php? title=Connectivism
What is an instructional design theory? � Offers guidance on how to better help people learn and develop � Learning and development may include cognitive, emotional, social, physical, and spiritual
Example of Instructional Design Theory � This illustration shows the Addie Model. This model contains five guidelines in creating instructional material. Image: https: //sites. google. com/a/nau. edu/educationa llearningtheories/home/instructional-designtheory
Resource List � � http: //members. iinet. au/~aamcarthur/11_March_2008_files/Learning_Theories_of_I nstructional_Design. pdf http: //www. ic. arizona. edu/ic/edp 511/isd 1. html http: //www. netwerkopenhogeschool. org/Docs/Faculteiten/OW/O 21411_Reigeluth. Snelbecker. pdf https: //sites. google. com/a/nau. edu/educationallearningtheories/home/instructionaldesign-theory
