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Traditional Learning Theories
A learning theroy is an attempt to describe how people learn, helping us understand this inherently complex process.
10 cards·by Cassandra
What are the three traditional learning Theories?
Behaviorism, Cognitivism and Constructivism.
What does the theory of 'Behaviorism' entail?
Learning is a process of reacting to external stimuli.
Define "Cognitivism"...
Learning is a process of acquiring and storing information.
How does the Theory of "Contructivism" work?
Learning is a process of constructing knowledge through experiences and the reflections of
these experiences.
What Learning theorists are associated with "Behaviorism"?
Thorndike, Pavlov, Watson, Guthrie, Hyll, Tolman, and Skinner.
What theorists are responsible for "Cognitivism"?
Koffka, Kohler, Lewin, Piaget, Ausubel, Bruner, and Gagne.
Name the learning theorists involved with "Constructivism"...
Dewey, Montessori, Strzeminski, Piaget, Vygotsky, Heinzvon Foerster, Bruner,
Simon,Wastzlawick, and Morin.
How does learning occur in "Behaviorism"?
"Black-Box" - observable behaviour main focus.
How does learning work in "Cognitivism"?
Structured and Computational.
How does learning operate in "Constructivism"?
Social, meaning created by each learner (personal).