Learning Theory

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Learning Theory by Mind Map: Learning Theory

1. CONSTRUCTIVISM

1.1. Knowlegde us constructed through assimilation and accommodation

1.1.1. Circumstances

1.1.1.1. Circumstances Design e.g.Learn Numbers - Educational Game For Little Kids (youtube link:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0YoLeMHxi4)

1.2. Knowledge is inseparable from knower

1.2.1. Cooperation

1.2.1.1. Information Collection

1.2.1.2. Hypothesize

1.2.1.3. Verification

1.2.1.4. Evaluation

1.3. Learning is active process that involves personal discoveries

1.3.1. Individual Work

1.3.1.1. e.g. Coursera

1.3.2. Conversation

1.3.2.1. Group-work

1.3.2.2. Brainstorming

1.4. Social constructivism evolved from cognitive constructivism

1.4.1. Meaning Construction

1.4.1.1. Nature

1.4.1.2. Pattern

1.4.1.3. Inherence

2. BEHAVIORISM(learning case: language learning-spoken language)

2.1. Stimulus&Response

2.1.1. Reception

2.1.1.1. Language Learning

2.1.1.1.1. Spoken Language

2.1.2. Prices

2.2. Mind processes not important/Mind as a Black Box

2.2.1. Until students can speak out the processes will move on

2.3. Focus on observable cause and effect relationship

2.3.1. You speak better if you read out more

2.4. Students remember and respond

2.4.1. Know the new words

2.4.2. speak out the new words

2.4.3. apply the new words

2.5. Teacher present and provide practice and feedback

2.5.1. Interactive class activities

2.5.1.1. PowerPoint

2.5.1.2. Flash

2.5.1.3. iPad

2.5.2. Homework

2.5.2.1. Recorder

2.5.2.2. Practice with pairs

3. COGNITIVISM

3.1. a psychological approach to understanding the mind which argues that mental function can be understood as the 'internal' manipulation of symbols

3.1.1. Tools

3.1.1.1. Definition:knowledge construction tools that extend the mind(Jonassen, 1996)

3.1.1.2. Examples

3.1.1.2.1. Spreadsheet:Excelsius

3.1.1.2.2. Database: Access

3.1.1.2.3. Search tool: Grokker

3.1.1.2.4. Modeling: Stella

3.1.2. Acitivities

3.1.2.1. Definition:The learning or education process in which some cognitive tools are involved (Use cognitive tools to express what we have in mind)

3.1.2.2. Examples

3.1.2.2.1. 1. Use Prezi or SlideBoom to deliver a presentation in class.

3.1.2.2.2. 2. Draw a mind map to summarize the key message that we learnt form each class.