Psychology Homework: The Applicability of Learning Theory
In your paper,
I. Compare and contrast behaviorism, cognitivism, constructivism, and humanism as applied to learning.
II. Summarize at least two sub-theories or ideologies within each theory or learning framework.
i. Example from behaviorism: associative learning, classical conditioning, operant conditioning, conditioning, extinction, and ratio or interval schedules
ii. Example from cognitivism: schema theory, memory development, elaboration theory (i.e., Bloom's taxonomy), cognitive load theory, and social learning or cognitive theory.
iii. Example from constructivism: cognitive constructivism, dialectical (social) constructivism, zone of proximal development, and discovery learning
iv. Example from humanism: motivational theories of learning (e.g. self-determination theory, Maslow's hierarchy of needs), experiential learning, and Steiner pedagogy or Waldorf education.
III. List and explain a minimum of two theoretically supported strategies from the past weeks that would most help you to increase your learning success.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
i) The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
ii) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
iii) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.