Learning Theories
Constructivism
Cognitivism
Behaviorism
describe the processes by which both humans and animals learn.
was developed by Jean Piaget
was developed by B. F. Skinner
students construct their own learning
is based on experiences and internal knowledge
is characterized by
allowing student to direct the learning
changing the strategy and question the content.
the fact that students can question the content.
preparing students for problem solving
examples are
brainstorming, research projects, problem based learning, and discovery learning.
states that learning occurs through internal process
students organize his experience to improve his knowledge.
examples of application are
classification of the information, the use of graphic organizers, problem solving applied to the real world, and mnemonics.
refers to the study of external behavior which can be observed.
examples and applications are
listening and repeating, bonus points, verbal reinforcement, and following rules.
the learning process is observable in students behavior
and try to explain how people acquire, retain, and racall knowledge
By: Ángel Ford and Abigail González