Learning Theories

Which learning theory focuses on individual growth, self-actualization, and personal experiences?

(a)  

Which learning theories emphasize active learning, scaffolding, concrete experience, and reflection?

• Behaviorism and Cognitivism

• Constructivism and Humanism

• Bruner's Spiral Curriculum and Kolb's Experiential Learning Cycle

• Connectivism and Eclecticism

(a)   argues the cause of someone's behaviour lies in reinforcements and punishments

Behaviourism is based on the following principle

• Behaviour is mechanic

• Learning is the result of stimulus-response

• The mind is like a computer

• Learning is self-directed

Which learning theory seeks to "broaden attention from the learner as an isolated individual to include a focus on the social settings that construct and constitute the individual as a learner" (Lave and Wenger, 1991)

• Social Learning Theories
• Socialism
• Constructivism
• Cognitivism

Which learning theory centres on what happens between stimulus and response, understanding processes such as memory?

• Cognitivism
• Cognitive Behaviourism
• Cognitive Constructivism
• Constructivism

Skinner's Rats Experiment drew our attention to what aspect of behaviourist learning theory?

• Humans are like animals
• Reinforcement can strengthen learning
• Reintegration of learning
• Rat's learn quicker than dogs

As a coach, if you focus on active learning through problem solving tasks, with an emphasis on group work, you would be guided by what learning theory?

• Social Learning Theories
• Constructivism
• Social Cognitivism
• Social Teaching Theory

5. Metacognition strategies are best used:

• At the beginning of a unit

• Throughout a unit (essentially every lesson)

• For revision

What is metacognition?

• Thinking about how to learn

• Thinking about what to learn

• Thinking about lessons