Three Types of Theories

Introduction

Hi, have you ever wondered how we think and learn? Well today we are going to dig deep and figure it out. Are you ready?!?

Task

In order to learn we must first know what we are talking about. So we are going to do some things to learn what Cognitive Psychology, Behaviorism, and Social Cognitive Theory is. The first thing I want you guys to do is define each definition, so you get an idea of what we are doing. I will provide a link to the words so you can look them up. Next you are going to create a PowerPoint with 5 slides max. I will describe what I want on that later on. Now that we have our task let’s get started!

Process

Task 1



Define the following words:

I have provided a link for you to look up the definition: https://www.merriam-webster.com/

Cognitive Psychology

Behaviorism

Social Cognitive Theory

Task 1 Instructions

I want your name and date on your paper.

Number 1-3 on your paper.

Your handwriting should be where I can read it.

This assignment will be turn into the teacher after completion.

Task 2

For task 2 you will create a PowerPoint with 5 slides max. In your slides you will have a title page with your name, the 3 slides in between will explain how each of this can be used, and the last will be 2 sources you used for your information.

Links you can use for this:

 

https://study.com/academy/lesson/social-cognitive-learning-theory-definition-and-examples.html

https://simplypsychology.org/behaviorism.html

https://simplypsychology.org/cognitive.html

Task 2 Instructions

Title page has to have your name of it so I know whose it is.

The 3 slides in between need to have which word you are talking about on the slide.

The last slide needs to have two sources used for information.

The background needs to be a dark color, and font color I can read.

You will need to print your PowerPoint off and turn it in with your definitions.

 

 

Evaluation

Now that you have completed the task and you have an idea of the three theories. You will now complete a journal entry and this will help me to see what you have learned for this WebQuest. You will answer these questions on a piece of paper and turn into the teacher after completion.

Journal Entry Questions:

1.     In YOUR OWN words describe each of the three theories. Give me one or two sentences.

2.     Give me an example of each of the three theories.

3.     Which do you like best and why?

 

Journal Entry Instructions:

Name and date on the paper.

Number each question

Write the question and then answer.

Make where I can read your writing

Conclusion

In Conclusion, we have looked at three different theories, and you have done several task to learn about this. We have dug deep into this and you deserve a pat on the back. After we have completed this WebQuest, I will pass out candy for such great work guys. Keep it up!

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