Introduction
Have you ever learned something new like tying your shoes or reading a word?
People learn in different ways! In this activity we will learn 3 ways our brains learn:
- Thinking (cognitive)
- Rewards (Behaviorism)
- Watching Others (Social learning)
Task
You will become a Learning Expert by creating a project that shows how people learn!
Choose ONE of the following:
1. Poster
- Draw and label all 3 ways we learn
- Include one picture/example for each
- Write at least 1 sentence for each
2. Worksheet Page
- Complete a teacher-provided worksheet
- Draw pictures and fill in simple sentences
- Match examples to each learning type
Tools You Will Use:
Depending on your project, you may use:
- Paper, crayons, markers (for posters/drawings)
- Printed worksheet (teacher-provided)
What Your Work Must Include:
No matter which project you choose, you must include:
- All 3 learning types:
- Thinking
- Rewards
- Watching
- A simple example for each
- Pictures or drawings
- At least 1 sentence per idea
Process
Step 1:
- Thinking (Cognitive Learning)
- We learn by thinking and remembering
- We use our brain to understand things
Watch & Learn: https://youtu.be/5sS89MbOjjw?si=Ddz6ZFWmDlOrSjfx
Ex: Reading a story and remembering what happened.
2. Reward (Behaviorism)
- We learn when we get rewards or praise
- We want to do it again!
Watch and enjoy: https://youtu.be/_9IKJLOcvOI?si=roKn9dnTiTznTuiV
Ex: Getting a sticker for doing a good job.
3. Watching others (Social cognitive theory)
- We learn by watching other people
- Then we try it ourselves
Watch & observe: https://youtu.be/XHIhkM1cAv4?si=4tlWrceLhUP8doZo
Ex: Watching a teacher sound out a word
Step 2:
With a partner answer the following questions:
- Which one sounds like you?
- Have you ever learned by watching someone?
- Do rewards help you learn?
Step 3:
Teachers reads examples, students say:
- Thinking
- Reward
- Watching
Step 4:
Choose ONE:
- Draw a picture
- Make a mini poster
- Tell a short story
Your project must show all 3 ways we learn and a simple example for each!
Evaluation
| Criterion |
Below Expectations (1) |
Meets expectations (3) |
Exceeds expectations (5) |
Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student Sample Requirements | Missing parts, includes 1 or no learning types | Includes all 3 learning types with basic examples and sentences. | Includes all 3 learning types with clear, detailed examples, sentences, and neat visuals | |
| Knowledge Gained | Shows little understanding of how learning works | Shows understanding of the 3 ways people learn | Shows strong understanding and clearly explain and connect all 3 learning types | |
| Creativity & Effort | Work is incomplete or messy | Work is complete with some neatness and effort | Work is very neat, colorful, and shows strong effort and creativity | |
| Rubric Grading | Project not finished or missing major parts | Project mostly complete and meets expectations | Project fully complete, carefully done, and goes beyond expectations |
Conclusion
Now you know…
We can learn by:
- Thinking
- Getting rewards
- Watching others
Which way helps YOU learn best?