1. Behaviorism
1.1. Key Characteristics
1.1.1. Informs instruction: measurable, predefined goals
1.1.2. Stimulus-response: Response to external stimulus -- conditions behavior/the brain
1.1.3. Informs instruction: Reinforcement & Punishment shape behavior
1.1.4. Passive learner
1.2. Popular Theorist
1.2.1. John B. Watson
1.2.2. Skinner
1.2.3. Pavlov
1.3. Positive Reinforcement - The Big Bang Theory
2. Cognitivism
2.1. Key Characteristics
2.1.1. Focus on internal thought process
2.1.2. Learner as information processor
2.1.3. Informs Instruction: Information in, processed, outcome out
2.1.4. Focuses on: thinking, problem solving, memory
2.1.5. People do not just respond; rational beings
2.2. Popular Theorists
2.2.1. Chomsky
3. Diagnosing a zombie: brain and behavior (Part two) - Tim Verstynen & Bradley Voytek
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5. Constructivism
5.1. Key Characteristics
5.1.1. Informs instruction: Learner is active
5.1.2. Learner constructs knowledge, subjective interpretation of objective reality
5.1.3. New information build on previous knowledge/experiences
5.2. Popular Theorist
5.2.1. Dewey
5.2.2. Vygotsky
5.2.3. Piaget
5.2.4. Bruner
6. Connectivism
6.1. Key Characteristics
6.1.1. Networked social learning
6.1.2. Reflection of a networked and rapidly changing social world
6.1.3. Technology-based
6.1.4. Informs instruction: Diverse ideas and opinions categorized into categories and topics
6.2. Popular Theorist
6.2.1. Siemens
6.2.2. Downes