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Comparing Learning Theories:
(Ormrod, 2020, p. 400)
Learning is:
A change in internal mental processes
A change in behavior
A situated phenomenon
The emphasis is on:
Cognitive processes and behavior
Observable stimuli and responses
Many different layers of context
Assertion that:
Behavior is influenced by observation of others
Environmental stimuli affects behavior
Learning is influenced by physical, cultural, and social factors
Learning is influenced by:
Immediate environments and cognitive processes
Immediate environments and stimuli
Immediate environments and larger mechanisms
Implications:
We can help students learn by observation and develop self-efficacy and self-regulation skills
We can help students develop productive behaviors within the classroom
We can help students acquire knowledge/skills in real world or authentic contexts
Tying it all together:
Tying it all together:
By considering the various perspectives, theories, styles, models, and the science behind learning, we can connect all of the research and offer some general implications that can be applied to almost any classroom. First, looking into the cognition behind memory and how this affects learning can help us understand what goes on inside students’ brains when we teach them. Using the Information Processing Model as a guide shows us that students must become interested, commit to learning, focus on new learning, make sense of their learning, practice and reflect on this new learning, and finally – extend, apply, and find meaning in learning (Goodwin, Gibson, & Rouleau, 2020).
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This brings us to frameworks of effective learning, which provide key strategies to ensure this meaningful learning actually takes place. Active learning, collaborative learning, learner-driven learning, and metacognition are all frameworks we can draw upon to help students stay motivated, engaged, and successful (Watkins et al., 2007). On a more individual level, recognizing the different learning styles ensures that we teach in a way that reaches students in multiple ways – without limiting them to one specific type of learning. Looking even further than the learning, we can examine the learner's internal processes as well through learning models that show us how students make meaning of the information they take in.
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A final word...
A final word...
Students are composed of many complex systems. In order to address those complex systems effectively to promote the highest level of learning, it is important to consider all theoretical perspectives on learning. Different frameworks provide different definitions, elements, and strategies; however, complex systems require complex methods. Therefore, all aspects of learning must be considered: neural processes, environmental stimuli, social layers, contexts, and more (Holland, 2017). We hope this website has given you some helpful insight into learning as a concept and that you are able to apply this knowledge in the future!
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