Behaviorism Ans-the science of behavior that focuses on observable behavior only
Cognitivism Ans-A theory that focuses on a internal thought process and only takes into
account some external factors
Constructivism Ans-A philosophy of learning based on the premise that people construct
their own understanding of the world they live in through reflection on experiences
Humanism Ans-A learner centric approach wherein the student potential is the focus rather
than methods or materials
Connectivism Ans-Learning theory for the digital age; explains how internet technologies
have created new opportunities for people to learn and share information
Transformative Theory Ans-The theory that new information can change our world views
when life experience is paired with critical information
Social Theory Ans-Students observe other students and model their own behavior
accordingly
Experiential Theory Ans-Emphasizes both learning about something and experiencing it so
that students can apply it to real life.
Bandura Ans-Observational learning; Bobo dolls; social-cognitive theory
social learning theory Ans-the theory that we learn social behavior by observing and
imitating and by being rewarded or punished
, Bobo doll experiment Ans-nursery school students observed an adult play aggressively
(yelling & hitting) with an inflatable clown (Bobo); when children were later allowed to play
with the Bobo, those children who witnesses the Bobo doll performed the same aggressive
actions and improvised new ways of playing aggressively
self-efficacy Ans-An individual's belief that he or she is capable of performing a task.
Bruner Ans-Theory of "Discovery Learning" Constructivist. Children solve problems using
prior examples, reflection activities.
Enactive Representation (Bruner) Ans-The action based stage of learning (0-1)
Iconic Representation (Bruner) Ans-image based, information is stored visually via pictures
in mind (1-6)
symbolic representation (Bruner) Ans-language based, ability to interpret symbolic meaning
(7+)
Constructivism Theory Ans-understands learning as a process in which learners actively
build, or construct, new concepts and ideas upon their foundations of existing knowledge
Spiral Curriculum (Bruner) Ans-Spiral curriculum refers to the idea of revisiting basic ideas
over and over, building upon them and elaborating to the level of full understanding and
mastery
Dewey Ans-"Learning Through Experience", Project based, free activity, cooperative
learning, teach students how to think for themselves, social success, hands-on activities
Piaget Ans-theorist that developed a series of stages in which an individual passes during
cognitive development.