Introduction
Cognitive psychology, Behaviorism, and Social cognitive theory are like three friends at a party! Cognitive psychology's the deep thinker, analyzing our thoughts, while behaviorism focuses on learning through rewards and consequences. Social cognitive theory is the observer, learning by watching others. Together, they give us a fun way to understand how we think and act!
Task
Your task is to create a detailed informative poster that explains the difference between Cognitive Psychology, Behaviorism, and Social Cognitive Theory. Your poster should include the following:
1. Main principles of each theory
2. Important theorists/contributors
3. How each theory explains learning and behavior
4. Visual elements (charts, diagrams, pictures)
You will use resources provided in this WebQuest to gather information and design your poster using a free tool like Canva or Google Slides.
Process
Follow these steps to complete the task:
1. Research: Use the resources provided below to learn about Cognitive Psychology, Behaviorism, and Social Cognitive Theory. Take notes and pay close attention to the key differences between the three.
- https://www.simplypsychology.org/cognitive.html
- https://www.simplypsychology.org/behaviorism.html
- https://www.simplypsychology.org/social-cognitive-theory.html
2. Organize Information: Summarize the key components of each theory and how they relate to learning. Organize similarities and differences between the three.
3. Design your poster: Use a free tool like Canva https://www.canva.com/ or Google Slides to create your poster. Remember to include visuals and key concepts of each theory.
4. Review: Review and revise your work before submitting it.
Evaluation
Student Poster Rubric
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Criterion (Score at 0 if there is no evidence)
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Below Expectations (1) |
Meets Expectations (3) |
Exceeds Expectations (5) |
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Student Poster Requirements |
The poster does not meet requirements as submitted. |
The poster meets one or two requirements submitted. |
The poster meets all of the requirements submitted. |
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Knowledge Gained |
The poster does not show the learning and representation of that learning in the differences in Cognitive Psychology, Behaviorism & Social Cognitive Theory. |
The poster does show basic learning and representation of that learning in the differences in Cognitive Psychology, Behaviorism & Social Cognitive Theory. |
The poster shows complete learning and representation of that learning in the differences in Cognitive Psychology, Behaviorism & Social Cognitive Theory. |
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Use of Links |
The poster does not show use of links from Internet as stated in the Process. |
The poster shows some use one or two links from Internet as stated in the Process. |
The poster shows use of all links provided from the Internet as stated in the Process. |
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Rubric Grading
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The student sample evaluation from the submitted rubric scores in the beginning/below expectations/ range. |
The student sample evaluation from the submitted rubric scores in the developing/meets expectations/average range. |
The student sample evaluation from the submitted rubric scores in the exemplary/above expectations/ range. |
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TOTAL |
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Conclusion
Congratulations on completing this WebQuest! Now that you have an understanding on Cognitive Psychology. Behaviorism, and Social Cognitive Theory, take some time to reflect upon how might understanding these three theories influence your approach to learning? Would implications of some of these theories be beneficial in our classroom?
Credits
- Simply Psychology Cognitive https://www.simplypsychology.org/cognitive.html
- Simply Psychology Behaviorism https://www.simplypsychology.org/behaviorism.html
- Simply Psychology Social Cognitive Theory https://www.simplypsychology.org/social-cognitive-theory.html
- Canva www.canva.com