Human Learning WebQuest

Introduction

Have you ever wondered, why do some kids learn better than others? Why do some struggles and some excel? It all has to do with Cognitive Psychology, Behaviorism, and Social Cognitive theory.

Task

For this WebQuest you will research, Cognitive Psychology, Behaviorism, and Social Cognitive Theory and how you can potentially apply these to a classroom.

Process

Below are articles on each of the theories

Cognitive Psychology: Cognitive Psychology: The Science of How We Think

Behaviorism: Behaviorism In Psychology

Social Cognitive Theory: Albert Bandura's Social Cognitive Theory

Evaluation
Essay on Cognitive Psychology, Behaviorism, and Social Cognitive Theory

100 to 80 points

  • No to little grammatical errors
  • Detailed and concise explanations of the theory and how you could apply
    • works cited

80 to 65 points

  • Notable grammatical errors
  • Explanation of theory and possible applications could use work
  • works cited incorrectly

65 and below

  • many grammatical errors
  • Very little explanation of theory and no applications
  • works not cited at all
       

 

 

 

Conclusion

By now you should have a solid grasp on the theories you researched. Ask yourself how are others ways I could apply these theories in my classroom and what other theories are out there that i can use to help kids learn.