Behaviorism and Cognitivism

Constructivism and Humanism

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

Connectivism and Eclecticism

Behaviour is mechanic

Learning is the result of stimulus-response

The mind is like a computer

Learning is self-directed

At the beginning of a unit

Throughout a unit (essentially every lesson)

For revision

Thinking about how to learn

Thinking about what to learn

Thinking about lessons

A four-stage learning cycle involving concrete experience, reflective observation, abstract conceptualization, and active experimentation.

A five-stage learning cycle involving observation, analysis, hypothesis, testing, and conclusion

A two-stage learning cycle involving listening and speaking

A three-stage learning cycle involving reading, writing, and testing

When the mind processes information from two different channels (verbal and visual).

Visual and auditory learning

Processing information through both ears.

Learning with a partner.

Creates high and removes lowered expectations

Creates a 'bottom up' process

Provides focused support

Activities match pupils level of knowledge, understanding and skills

Restrictive as it forces learners into one category

Variety of styles to promote education

Creates labels

Poor validity

Constructivism

Pizza Pie

Kolb

Honey and Mumford