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Learning Theories QHPE 601 Evidence-based Teaching and Learning Learning Outcomes for this Week 1. Define learning and learning theories 2. Discuss the characteristics of each learning theory that differentiate it from other theories 3. Explain the significance of studying about learning...

Learning Theories QHPE 601 Evidence-based Teaching and Learning Learning Outcomes for this Week 1. Define learning and learning theories 2. Discuss the characteristics of each learning theory that differentiate it from other theories 3. Explain the significance of studying about learning theories 4. Identify the scholars who originated and developed each learning theories 5. Describe the role of educators during the application of each learning theory 6. Evaluate a case example and explain how various learning theories have been incorporated 2 Introduction Here is an interesting comic found online. Where a friend is boosting to his other friends that today he taught Stripe how to whistle – Now Stripe is a dog. His friends are very impressed, so one got curious and went to the dog and asked Stripe to whistle. Stripe did not whistle so he asked asked Stripe to whistle again. Even on multiple attempts Stripe again did not respond. 3 Cartoon by Bud Blake Introduction (Cont.) In our daily routine, we automatically assume that if someone is teaching something to another person, then the other person is learning it. However, in reality, what is happening is that while the teacher is teaching the content, the students are often thinking about the weather, an upcoming exam, or something else. Exam Syllabus He is … It’s too cold outside ☺ 4 5 Learning is... Change in behaviour Cognitive mental process Transformation and identity development Transmission of knowledge (acquisition) Construction of knowledge (participation) 6 Learning Theories Attempt To Address... What is learning? How does learning occur? How can we influence learning in others? How do we know when someone has learned something? 7 Learning Theories (Cont. 1) Provides general explanation for observations made over time or set of phenomenon Reflects underlying beliefs about learning - influenced by worldviews There is no single ‘best’ learning theory Each theory illuminates a different aspect of the teaching/learning process Sometimes a theory may be widely accepted for a long time and later disproved 8 Learning Is A Little Complex Subject Source: http://hotel- project.eu/content/learni ng-theories-map- richard-millwood 9 Learning Theories Timeline Ivan Pavlov Sigmund Freud John Dewey Edward Thorndike John Watson Lev Vygotsky Jean Piaget Carl Rogers Burrhus Skinner Abraham Maslow Malcolm Knowles Jerome Bruner Paulo Friere Edward de Bono David Kolb Howard Gardner 10 Learning Theories (Outline) 1. Behaviourism 2. Cognitivism 3. Constructivism + experiential learning 4. Social learning 5. Adult learning principles 11 Faculty Credits The following faculty are attributed to the slides and ideas of this session (in alphabetical order) Dr. Ahsan Sethi Dr. Daniel Rainkie 12