Cognitive Theories
This theory suggests breaking complex information into smaller, manageable chunks.
What is Cognitive Load Theory?
This theory involves using a specific sound or gesture to signal transitions between activities.
Classical Conditioning Theory
This theory suggests organizing cultural exchange presentations where students share aspects of their heritage.
Sociocultural Theory
This theory might involve using dream journals in a poetry unit to explore subconscious imagery.
Psychoanalytic Theory
This theory suggests offering options for final projects such as written papers, oral presentations, or visual art.
Multiple Intelligences Theory
In this approach, students might design and conduct their own science experiments.
What is Constructivist Theory?
A token economy system where students earn points for completing tasks is an example of this theory.
Operant Conditioning Theory
Setting up a mock store in class for students to practice math skills is an example of this theory.
Situated Learning Theory
Allowing students to choose their own topics for research projects aligns with this theory.
Humanist Theory of Education
Displaying student work that shows improvement over time, highlighting the learning process, is a practice in this theory.
Growth Mindset Theory
This theory emphasizes presenting information in meaningful wholes and using pattern recognition activities.
Gestalt Theory
This theory suggests that learning occurs through observation and imitation of others' behaviors.
Social Learning Theory
This theory emphasizes the use of group discussions and collaborative projects in learning.
Social Constructivist Theory
This theory focuses on stages of moral development and might use ethical dilemmas for class discussions.
Kohlberg's Stages of Moral Development
This approach involves integrating technology in learning activities and teaching digital literacy skills.
Digital Natives/Digital Immigrants Theory
This taxonomy categorizes learning objectives into levels like Remember, Understand, Apply, Analyze, Evaluate, and Create.
Bloom's Taxonomy
This approach focuses on creating positive associations with learning activities and using consistent routines.
Classical Conditioning Theory
This theory suggests that learning is inherently tied to authentic contexts and social interaction.
Situated Learning Theory
This theory emphasizes personal meaning-making in learning and facilitates discussions on ethical decision-making.
Existentialist Theory of Education
This theory proposes that learning occurs through connecting specialized nodes or information sources.
Connectivism
This theory proposes revisiting key concepts at increasing levels of complexity throughout the curriculum.
Bruner's Spiral Curriculum
This theory emphasizes the importance of immediate feedback on student performance.
Operant Conditioning Theory
This theory proposes that knowledge is constructed through social negotiation and within the learner's cultural context.
Sociocultural Theory
This theory proposes stages of psychosocial development and might involve identity exploration activities in the classroom.
Erikson's Psychosocial Theory
This theory emphasizes providing choices in learning activities and helping students set personal goals.
Self-Determination Theory