In this module we were tasked with deepening our understanding of 4 different theories of learning. Behaviorism, Cognitivism, Constructivism and Multiple Intelligences.

After watching the videos and reading the course materials I did some searches for learning theory infographics to help me understand them better. I liked these two. They helped me solidify my understanding of these theories and realize that it is not an either/or decision. Our classrooms need to have a mix of learning opportunities, and different theories lend themselves to different subject areas. I don't think a class should be structured based on only one learning theory. The first graphic helped me understand what types of activities lend themselves to the various theories and what that would look like in the classroom. In the graphic on the right, it includes connectivism in which learning is very personalized and self-directed.

Assignment Task: Create a lesson plan using a learning theory different from what you typically use

Since I tend to design lessons and structure my classroom through the lens of cognitivism, I wanted to design an experience for my students that was more constructivist in nature for this assignment. In this lesson, students will work through a self-paced HyperDoc to learn about animal adaptations and then design their own new animal and identify how this imaginary animal is adapted to survive in a specific environment. I also believe that this lesson address a variety of intelligences and engage my learners. Attached is the HyperDoc that the students will use and a document indicating the standards, learning targets and resources.