senses must be used in the learning process for change to occur
sensory stimulation theory
the purpose of learning is to teach the brain to engage in critical thinking and problem solving
cognitive theory
based on behavioral psychology; stimulus and response
reinforcement theory
emphasizes the learner’s involvement in the learning process and the relationship between the instructor and the learner
facilitation
focuses on the importance of relevance and other adult learning principles
andragogy
adults are self directed learners
andragogy (malcolm knowles)
learning as a process of perspective information
transformative learning theory (jack mezirow)
learning through experience
experiential learning (david kolb)
learners take initiative for their own learning
self directed learning (malcolm knowles, also allen tough)
learning happens in social and contextual environments
situated learning (jean lave, etienne wenger)
learning is personal and self fulfilling
humanistic learning (carl rogers, abraham maslow)
father of american behaviorist theory, he researched on classical conditioning
john broadus watson
observable behaviors and responses to external stimuli
behaviorism
the metal processes involved in learning (thinking, memory, problem solving)
cognitivism
learners construct their own understanding through experiences
constructivism
the whole person and their potential for self actualization
humanism
learning occurs by observing others
social learning theory
learning through experience and reflection
experiential learning
refers to information that they would have stored throughout the learning experience
knowledge
abilities that could be demonstrated at the end of the course
skills
evaluative cognitions regarding things and activities
attitudes
determine the students previous knowledge/skills
pre test
determine the students readiness for a subject
pre requisite test
diagnose a students weaknesses or learning difficulties
formative test
