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Module 2 Cognitivism as a Learning Theory
After reading the blog “_isms as filters, not blinkers” by Bill Kerr, it bought to my attention how important learning theories are to education. Learning theories are important because they try to in determine how people learn. Education is important because it has a great effect on people mind as well as their physical ability. In other words it is a process in which society transits skills, values and knowledge to each other that goes on from generation to generation. Getting an education is important because it can prepare people for the work place, provide them with skills to communicate effectively, and provide them with skills to carry out their day to day duties and responsibilities.
Theories are ways of directing us in the direction of finding solutions to problems. The three main theories of learning fall under cognitivism, behaviorism, and constructivism, with a fourth theory added being connectivism. Bill Kerr states on his blog that “learning theories are full of _isms and that each _ism offers something useful without being complete or standing alone (Bill Kerr, 2007).” Karl Kapp states that “if we work simply on stimulus-response, then we are working only on programmable behavior (Karl Kapp, 2007).” Learning theories are ways to understand how the brain processes information whether it is retrieving, transferring, organizing or remembering prior knowledge and adding or learning new knowledge which are a vital part of educating people.
Kerr, B. (2007, January 1). _isms as filter, not blinker [Web log post]. Retrieved from http://billkerr2.blogspot.com/2007/01/isms-as-filter-not-blinker.html
Kapp, K. (2007, January 2). Out and about: Discussion on educational schools of thought [Web log post]. Retrieved from http://www.kaplaneduneering.com/kappnotes/index.php/2007/01/out-and-about-discussion-on-educational/
3 comments:
Hi Marion,
Good overview. I got the impression when I read these 4 theories for the table we made that this was just four researchers that should have worked together. Fundamentally there was not much difference in the 4 theories. What do you think?
Debbie Stripling
Hello Marion,
I agree with you that learning theories are an important way to for us to understand how people learn. Do you think that each learning theory is separate and distinct from each other? From your experience, do you think that teachers might choose the best fit for their students after gathering all the facts? I ask that because you quoted Kerr from his blog about each theory not being able to stand alone. Thanks
Karen
Hi Marion,
You provided a great overview of the learning theories. I like how you tied them to the the transferring of learning. Do you feel that they are a one size fits all approach to learning? or do you believe that teachers should have the right to pick and choose the information that you need for your learners?
Thanks,
Kevin
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