How Do We Learn?

Introduction

 Cognitive Psychology, Behaviorism, and Social Cognitive Theory! 

                                                                                              CTP Doodle Lightbulb 6" Cut-Outs Learning Décor Accents for Classroom (Creative Teaching Press 10591)

 

                                                           Imagine three students, all learning the same skill: 

                                                                     - One learns by practice and rewards.

                                                            - One learns by thinking and problem-solving.

                                                                      - One learns by watching others. 

 

                                             Why does each student learn and retain knowledge differently? 

                                                          Welcome to your WebQuest: How Do We Learn?

                                                      Today, we will be exploring three major learning theories:

                                               cognitive psychology, behaviorism, and the social cognitive theory. 

 

Task

Your Mission

You are an Education Psychology Expert! 

                                                               

Your task is to: 

          - Research the three learning theories

          - Compare how they explain learning

          - Create a project to teach others          

                            

Final Product Options:                                         

Google Slides presentation                                                                                     

Poster

 

Your project MUST include:

           - Explanation of all three theories

           - A comparison of similarities and differences 

           - How each theory is used in classrooms

 

      This contains: Educational psychology brief diagram visualizes how motivation, assessment, and social                                                                          

Process

Step 1: Research

Learn about each theory using the provided links and videos at the bottom of the page!

 

Step 2: Take notes and organize your findings

Your notes should include the following: 

- Definition and key ideas

- Example

- Classroom use

 

Step 3: Compare

Identify key similarities and differences between the theories.

 

Step 4: Create

Design your final product using the directions on the last slide and create one of the two provided platforms!

 

 

Cognitive Psychology 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8w-pWDkNIcg

Cognitive Psychology: The Science of How We Think

 

Behaviorism 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvVaTy8mQrg

Behaviorism In Psychology

 

Social Cognitive Theory 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSXyQL3ZfdU

Social Cognitive Theory - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics

 

Evaluation

Criteria 

Excellent 

Room for improvement

Poor

Content 

Clear, accurate explanation of all 3 theories

 Most information is accurate  Inaccurate information

Comparison 

 Strong, thoughtful comparisons  Some comparisons are not fully thought through  No comparisons 

Effort 

 Strong effort  Adequate effort  Minimal effort 

 

Conclusion

What Did You Learn?

You have explored how people learn in different ways!

  • Behaviorism shows learning through actions and rewards
  • Cognitive Psychology focuses on thinking and understanding
  • Social Cognitive Theory highlights learning through observation

Big Idea:

Teachers use all three theories to help students succeed!