Principles - Teaching Philosophies & Theories

The __________ theory is when the student is reliant on the instructor for learning and the __________ theory is when the student is self sufficient. 

• Andragogy; pedagogy

• Pedagogy; andragogy

• Sensory; intuitive

• Visual; verbal

Truth and knowledge is subjective

• Cognitivism

• Behaviorism

• Constructivism

• Humanism

Which person came up with the theory of "Humanism"?

• Max Wertheimer

• G. Stanley Hall

• Abraham Maslow

• Sigmund Freud

This theory was based on the view that learning is a process in which specific behaviors are acquired in response to specific stimuli. Learning was said to involve habit formation through repetition and reinforcement.

• Interactional Theory 

• Behaviorism 

• Sociocultural learning theory

• Constructivism

Below are theories of learning except one.

• behaviorism

• classical conditioning

• cognitivism

Cognitive learning is centered on the _________ processes by which the learner takes in, interprets, stores and retrieves information.

• mental

• brave

• armpit

• feeling

Focus on an individuals’ skills of knowledge acquisition

• Cognitivism

• Behaviorism

• Construvtism

• Humanism

Learning is a process of responding to stimuli continuing to reinforce the process

• Cognitivism

• Behaviorism

• Constructivism

• Humanism

How did Skinner's work influence the field of education?

• Introducing existentialist philosophy into educational practices

• Promoting the use of behaviorist principles in teaching and learning

• Encouraging the incorporation of humanistic principles in education

• Advocating for the use of psychoanalytic theories in teaching

What are some practical applications of Skinner's theories in the classroom?

• Positive reinforcement, shaping, and behavior modification techniques

• Implementing Skinner's theories to encourage independent learning and self-motivation

• Using Skinner's theories to promote creativity and critical thinking

• Negative reinforcement, punishment, and ignoring students' behavior