Learning Theories

Stage Theory of Cognitive Development Jean Piaget Four Stages: Sensorimotor Preoperational Concrete Operational Formal Operational

Stage Theory of Cognitive Development Why is it important to teaching?

Classical Conditioning Ivan Pavlov Behavior Modification

Classical Conditioning How could a teacher use this theory in the classroom? How have you seen teachers use this theory in your classes?

Social Learning Theory Lev Vygotsky Believed you learned b/c of your environment and the social interaction with others. Tasks need to be just out of the student’s abilities https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BX2ynEqLL4

Social Learning Theory How could a teacher use this theory in the classroom? What are the benefits to using this theory?

Constructivism Students enter the lesson with previous knowledge and experiences. Teachers as facilitators https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PK2NILj3BrU

Constructivism How could a teacher use this theory in the classroom? What are the benefits to using this theory? How have you seen teachers use this theory in your classes?

Experiential Learning Learn through Experiences Four steps Concrete : Do something Reflect : Think about what you did Abstract : Think about what you did in another context Test : Do that abstract thought

Experiential Learning Why is it important to teaching? How could a teacher use this theory in the classroom? What are the benefits to using this theory? How have you seen teachers use this theory in your classes?

Multiple Intelligences All students learn in different ways https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wkFGXqJxas