Comparison of different learning theories
Posted by David Wees on Nov 28, 2009
The focus of ETEC 512 is the theory behind learning. We've spent the past 12 weeks looking at different learning theories, and discussing how these learning theories are applicable to our students and our lives. It's been a pretty interesting overview for me, and one I'm surprised more teachers don't have to go through. Although I suspect many of these theories feel far removed from the daily part of a classroom, really they embody the very essence of why we teach, and what our best practices are.
I'd like some feedback on my concept map I've created of these learning theories if possible. Click on the image below to see the map in full, then return here to add a comment if you can. This assignment is an important part of our final summative assessment for this course, I'd like to do it right. Feedback is always a useful way to improve one's understanding!
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About David
David is a mathematics teacher and a learning specialist for technology at Stratford Hall in Vancouver, BC. He has been teaching since 2002, and has worked in Brooklyn, London, and Bangkok before moving back to Canada. He has his Masters degree in Educational Technology from UBC, and is the co-author of a mathematics textbook. He has been published in ISTE's Leading and Learning, Educational Technology Solutions, The Software Developers Journal, The Bangkok Post and Edutopia. He blogs with the Cooperative Catalyst, and is the Assessment group facilitator for Edutopia. He has also helped organize the first Edcamp in Canada, and TEDxKIDS@BC.
Disclaimer: The ideas discussed on this blog are my own, and in no way represent those of my employer.
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Constructivist-Social Approaches
Hi,
Just saw your post on Twitter and thought I'd take a look. I love the chart. This is always a confusing topic and I love wrestling with it.
I don't think that I would have put Constructivist in a different category that Social Approaches. There doesn't seem to be a clear distinction warranting a separate category. However, with that said, being in the middle of Cognitivist and Social Approaches is perfect, because it can really go both ways depending on who's serving it up :-)
Dan
Thanks for the feedback Dan.
Thanks for the feedback Dan. I've created a connection between constructivism and social approaches to learning and another between cognitive and constructivism. My instructor had originally told me I should use constructivism as a separate category, so I'll go with that but yes, I do see your point.
Dave
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