Cognitive Theories
What are the 2 sub categories of cognitive theories we examined today?
Constructivist theory and Bloom’s Domains of Learning
Which Russian physiologist introduced the classical conditioning theory?
Pavlov
What theorists introduced connectivism?
George Siemens and Stephen Downes
What are the two concepts focused on in this learning theory category?
Krashen's Input Hypothesis and Innatist Theory
What is 1 level to Bloom’s Domains of Learning model?
1. Remember
2. Understand
3. Apply
4. Analyze
5. Evaluate
6. Create
Define the operant conditioning theory
The operant conditioning theory refers to the use of punishment and rewards to correlate how the brain understands “good” and “bad” behaviors
Give one example of the social learning theory
Ex: Young children imitating the speech or behavioral patterns of their parents
In the innatist theory, it is a core idea that it is in our _________ to comprehend language
Biology
These key principles are essential to what learning theory?
1. Learning is active and social
2. Knowledge is personal & contextual
3. Motivation drives deeper learning
Constructivist Theory
What is 1 limitation of behavioral learning theories?
Overlooks internal cognitive processes
Over-reliance on external motivation might reduce intrinsic motivation
One-size doesn’t always fit: ignores individual differences in learning style/background
Ethical concerns around punishment or negative reinforcement
What was the title of the 1977 book published by Albert Bandura on his learning theory?
'Social Learning Theory'
How can students have the most success according to Krashen's Input Hypothesis?
They can have the most success when they are given language material that is a “level up” from their current area of comprehension