Understanding Learning: How Does It Work?

Introduction

Have you ever asked yourself, the questions of "How do people learn new skills/habits" and "how they are able to remember information from long ago?." Well you're not the one that has wondered this. In fact, these questions have been explored/forwarded by many psychologists before you, in hopes of finding the answer.

In this Webquest, you are tasked with researching three major theories that explore the questions above:

  • Behaviorism
  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Social Cognitive Theory

By the end of this task, you will be able to compare each theories learning style and determine which one is best suited for you!

Task

You will work individually to:

  • Research each learning theory using provided resourses:
  • Create a mindmap explaining each theories view on learning.
  • Create a final product, showing your research/findings (Choose One):
  1. Informative Brochure
  2. Presentation

(Your presentations/brochures must include a title, short explanation of each theory, classroom examples, and conclusion)

  • Finally, submit or present your final product.
Process

Step 1: Gather Research

Behavorism

Cognitive Psychology

Social Cognitive Theory

Step 2: Create a Chart/Mind-map of the Research

Theory Cause of Learning Key People Example Tools/Techniques
Behavorism        
Cognitive Psychology        
Social Cognitive Theory         

 

Step 3: Choose Your Final Product

  1. Informative Brochure
  • Design a brochure that explaining the theories.
  1. Slide Presentation
  • Create presentation including each theory and way that each can be applied in the classroom. (6-8 slides total)

Step 4: Submit the Final Product

  • Share your product
  • Be prepared to be answer questions such as:
  1. Which theory do you think works well?
  2. What make each theory different from the other?
  3. After having research, in your opinion, how does learning occur?
Evaluation

Criteria ( If below the set criteria,

score is a 0 )

 Below Expectations   Meets Expectations  Exceeds Expections Score
Product Requirements Assigned does not meet any of the requirements submitted in rubric. (1) Meets one or two of the requirements assigned in rubric. (2) Meets all requirement as stated in rubric. (3)  
Overall Visual Appearance Student uses no visual aids in assignment. (1)
  Student uses one or two multi-media visual aid to explain the assigned material. (2)
Student used a variety of visual aids in assignment. (3)  
Use of Resources Student used none of the provided materials in assignment. (1) Student used 1 or 2 of the provided materials in assignment. (2) Student uses all of the assigned materials in assignment.  
Proof of Knowledge/Understanding Appears to have little-to-no understanding of the assigned materials. (1) Appears to have a slight understanding of the assigned materials. (2) Appear to have a firm understanding of the assigned materials. (3)  

                                                                                                                                 Overall Score: ____________ 

 

Conclusion

Final Questions

Answer the following in 3-5 sentences

  1. After completing your research, which theory do you think is best suited to the eay you learn?
  2. In what ways, do you see the teacher using all 3 theories within your classroom?
  3. What is your favorite theory and why?
Credits

Made by: Bailey Leckner

Created on: November 2025

Resources used

  • Behaviorism:  Behaviorism in Education: What Is Behavioral Learning Theory?

               - https://www.nu.edu/blog/behaviorism-in-education/

  • Cognitive Psychology: Cognitive Approach In Psychology

               - https://www.simplypsychology.org/cognitive.html

  • Social Cognitive Theory: Albert Bandura’s Social Cognitive Theory

               - https://www.simplypsychology.org/social-cognitive-theory.html