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John Dewey (Experiential Learning)
John Dewey, They called him the Father of Experiential Learning. The man who founded that the motivation for learning is through real-life experience, practical life skills and social interaction. Deweys teaching principle was to ‘learn by doing’. Experiential Learning has progressed over the years, in 1970 the Theory evolved to a four stage process, Experience, Reflecting, Thinking and acting. Has it really changed or is this just a break down of John Deweys theory? Picture by: verywellmind.com -
Jerome Bruner (Constructivism)
Jerome Bruner deemed the father of Constructivist Learning Theory. His work is similar to that of Jean Piaget. Bruner just believed that children can learn material, at any stage, even from a very young age as opposed to Jean Piaget, who worked on stages of child development. Jerome Bruner just proposed three methods of representation in child development being action based, image based and language based. Picture from: Andrew Schneider·Jerome Bruner's Theory of Education (Pinterest) -
Lev Vygotsky (Theory of Social Development)
Mr Lev Vygotsky was Russian Psychologist best known for his psychological developments in children. His key concepts were:
Social Interaction, The More Knowledgeable Other (MKO) and The Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD)
Most of which Mr. Vygotsky’s studies show that we learn through social interaction. It is understood that there are two levels in child development. One which includes learning from someone or something with more comprehensive and then by themselves.
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Albert Bandura (Social Learning Theory)
Clean up your act Infront of kids! Kids imitate behavior, whether it is by saying or doing. Bandura proved this when he conducted his experiment with children and violence. We see that children observe others and at times act upon it, allowing them to reciprocate actions or behaviors. Bandura mentions this as social learning for both environmental and cognitive factors. Watch the experiment here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zerCK0lRjp8 Picture by: wikipedia.org -
Roger Schank (Schema Theory)
Roger Schank, emphasized on Frederic Bartlett 's Schema Theory that old knowledge influences new information. With this Frederic Bartletts Schema Theory paved the way that gave explanations for experiments already in literature which allowed a variety of New studies. It is understood because of this humans group memories, patterns etc to predict situations, consequences, events, circumstances and more. Picture by: grupobcc.com -
Jean Piaget (Theory of Genetic Epistemology or Origins of Thinking)
Piaget founded that there are four staged that children experience in developing knowledge.
The four stages are sensorimotor which takes place from birth to 2 years of age, preoperational which is from 2 to 7 years of age, concrete operational which is from 7 to 11 years of, and formal and final operational that is from 11 years onwards. No wonder Piaget concluded, children think differently to adults, even as we see in todays, day and age. Picture By: Getty Images -
Jean Lave (Situated Learning Theory)
SLT is connected to the term Community Of Practice which refers to a group of different people and organizations that shares common concerns and interests. Community of Practice is made up of three characteristics. Being the Community, Domain & Practice. These practices allow people to reach intellectual heights in terms of their professions or Interests. It allows more in depth learning and understanding as well as experiences from different points of interest.Picture by wordpress.com -
Ellen Langer (Theory of Mindful Learning)
Our Mother of Mindfulness, Langer who was the first women to be tenured in psychology at Harvard founded the Theory of Mindful Learning. Her studies show how mindful learning makes us aware of the teachings in our present moment. People motivated and interested at the task/content that is being presented at hand. Her Studies show how to get people to grasp the concept of mindful learning and how mindful learning raises Contextual and Self Awareness of learning.
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John Seely Brown (Cognitive apprenticeship)
John Seely Brown focuses on studies towards computer supported activities. In his book ‘ COGNITIVE APPRENTICESHIP: MAKING THINKING VISIBLE’ by Allan Collins, John Seely Brown and Ann Holum, he mentions that the basic method as of cognitive apprenticeship is reading, writing, and mathematics. What is Cognitive Apprenticeship? This is a process of where a skilled person in trade teaches an apprentice. Picture from: www.johnseelybrown.com -
K. Anders Ericsson (Expert Performance Theory)
This Swedish professor focuses on Expert Performance. He entices the fact that any one can learn and advance quickly if they are guided by someone who knows and understands the best order to learn things. Someone who can guide them in a way on how to understand their skills or perform certain skills for a successful outcome. A wise Swedish Professor once said: If you never push yourself beyond your comfort zone, you will never improve - K Anders Ericsson Picture by Katarina Lofgren -
Daniel Goleman (Theory of Emotional Intelligence)
This Psychologist played a big part in developing the framework of the key factors that make up EQ. Mr Goleman everybody! His Studies show that your emotional intelligence helps your reach your goals and assists with creating a healthier environment. The five components are: Self-awareness, Self-regulation, Motivation, Empathy, Social Skills. Test your emotional Intelligence: https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/ei-quiz.htm Picture by: golemanconsultinggroup.com