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