Medical Education Learning Theories in Practice

1. Behavorist model

1.1. Teacher centered

1.2. Encourages behavior change

1.3. Student appreciate learning outcomes

1.4. Effective for development and evaluation of clinical skills

1.5. Cycle of conditioned Stimulus to conditioned response

2. Social Learning Model

2.1. Distributed Cognition- learning from interaction, objects and tools in environment. Role modelling, mentoring.

2.2. Situated cognition -learning from Observation

2.3. Teacher guides about behavior

2.4. Combination of Behavior with cognitive learning

2.5. Activity Theory- practice leading to knowledge

2.6. Learning through debate and discussion

3. Cognitivist Model

3.1. Meaningful Learning Theory

3.1.1. Concept Mapping Technique

3.1.2. Appreciate structure of knowledge

3.2. Social Cognitive Theory

3.2.1. Observe and learn

3.2.2. Brain Storming and then sharing ideas

3.3. Cognitive Information Processing

3.3.1. Self directed learning

3.3.2. Critical thinking

3.3.3. Self Reflection

3.3.4. Learn how to learn

3.3.5. short memory to long term memory

4. Humanist Model

4.1. Self fulfillment

4.2. Self Actualization

4.3. Self directed Learning

4.4. Technology Based Learning

4.5. Self Evaluation/ Assessment tools

4.6. Self Initiated Learning

5. Constructivist Model

5.1. Integrate Learning Activities

5.2. Experience into Knowledge

5.3. Create Schemes to change perspective

5.4. Influences make the learner learn.