The Cognivitist's learning theory requires a strong sense of ownership from the student regarding the learning outcome. This learning does require a strong framework for a course designed by an instructor that fosters independent and supportive learning process. Instructors can develop this environment by identifying resources and tool that equip students with the necessary knowledge and application task that not only build their knowledge foundation but motivates them to continue to expound on their learning bank.
Bill Kerr’s blog provided interesting insight on how the congivist theory is directly related to the behaviorism theory. I agree with this thought process as the behaviorism first looks at how students learn and process information; this is a key area of the cognivist theory.
Once learners develop behavior that promotes efficient and successful learning they need to focus on the process for adding to this information bank as well as utilizing the existing information bank to interpret new information. These steps are associated with the cognivist theory.
Karl Kapp’s blog made an excellent point that all three theories, Constructivism, Behaviorism and Cognitivism should be intermingled to provide the best student learning experience. It has been discussed that the best practices of these theories should be combined to develop a new theory. I disagree, I feel that thing theories cover the best practices and should be combined accordingly on a case by case basis to meet the needs of the student audience.
References:
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/
Driscoll, M. P. (2005). Psychology of learning for instruction (3rd ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson Education
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Module 1
A learning theory for the masses.
The methods for learning in the digital age continue to grow and expound upon new technology. Personally I have found that learners tend to excel in environments that promote confidence and participation. The purpose of the learning theory in educational technology is to establish a framework to develop and implement curriculum that will allow a learner to reach the maximum potential.
Siemens (2008) defines the critical components of a learning theory define the following: the process for learning, the environmental influences of the learning, the importance of retention, the transfer process and identifies the type of learning that typically support the theory.
Siemens metaphor of an educator as a Network Administrator would best describe the role that I feel an instructor should take in a digital classroom or workplace. To maximize the potential of learner or employee the instructor should provide resources and tools that allow the individual to carve out their learning or application plan. The instructor should also be well versed in their field providing resources that will not only provide supporting information but practical information that will support the student or employee success.
Driscoll, M. P. (2005). Psychology of learning for instruction (3rd ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson Education
Siemens, G. (2008, January 27). Learning and knowing in networks: Changing roles for educators and designers. Retrieved from http://it.coe.uga.edu/itforum/Paper105/Siemens.pdf%20
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