After reading through the conversations with Bill Kerr, Stephen Downs and Karl Kapp, I tend to agree with Kerr about all the –isms. There seems to be potential for all the different learning theories in education. No one theory can uniquely explain how we learn, if so then we would definitely not have as many beliefs as we do.
I personally believe that we learn through cognitivism but can see the aspects of behaviorism in the respect to stimulus and response and constructivism in respect to problem solving and creativity. We have to be susceptible to change and understand that all theories cannot whole-heartedly explain every aspect of the way we learn. As stated by Kerr (2007) in reference to –isms, “They evolve, they listen to criticism and move on.”
http://billkerr2.blogspot.com/2007/01/isms-as-filter-not-blinker.html
http://karlkapp.blogspot.com/2007/01/out-and-about-discussion-on-educational.html
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EDUC 7105 Module 1 Blog
I believe people learn best through the cognitive learning theory. The cognitive theory views the learner as active, constructive and playful. It attempts to learn the internal process of behavior and emphasize knowing rather than responding (Saettler, 2004). I believe the cognitive theory helped to develop learning strategies. The basis of this theory relies on the fact that prior knowledge is important for students to learn. As stated by Siemens (2004), factors that influence learning in the cognitive theory are existing schema and previous experiences.
The purpose of learning theory in educational technology is to determine what methods by which we can use technology to accurately promote learning. Even though there are a number of learning theories in education, the Cognitive learning theory is most useful in the 21st century because of the advancement of technology. The cognitive theory closely relates the symbolism of how the brain works to how a computer works. This is very important in the 21st century being that at certain grade levels (years) in a student’s education, it is assumed that they know certain academic facts to build on for the next year.
Saettler, P. (2004). The evolution of American educational technology. Greenwich, CT: Information Age Publishing.
Siemens, G. (2008, January 27). Learning and knowing in networks: Changing roles for educators and designers. Paper presented to ITFORUM. Retrieved March 8, 2010 from http://it.coe.uga.edu/itforum/Paper105/Siemens.pdf
The purpose of learning theory in educational technology is to determine what methods by which we can use technology to accurately promote learning. Even though there are a number of learning theories in education, the Cognitive learning theory is most useful in the 21st century because of the advancement of technology. The cognitive theory closely relates the symbolism of how the brain works to how a computer works. This is very important in the 21st century being that at certain grade levels (years) in a student’s education, it is assumed that they know certain academic facts to build on for the next year.
Saettler, P. (2004). The evolution of American educational technology. Greenwich, CT: Information Age Publishing.
Siemens, G. (2008, January 27). Learning and knowing in networks: Changing roles for educators and designers. Paper presented to ITFORUM. Retrieved March 8, 2010 from http://it.coe.uga.edu/itforum/Paper105/Siemens.pdf
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