Behaviorism, Constructivism, and Cognitivism: Multiple Approaches To Le

A. Behaviorism, constructivism and cognitivism are relatively common theories used in the schoolroom as ways to approach student learning. Behaviorism focuses on observable behavior, such as students answering questions correctly, or being able to follow directions to get it on a task as instructed. Characteristics of a classroom that uses behaviorism might be memorization of facts, writing vocabulary words, or a token pay system to inspire the desired behavior and decrease undesired behaviors. Constructivism, as indicated by the root word construct, focuses on the construction of new ideas, or expanding on what is already known. Students in a classroom using constructivism as a means for learning might seem more actively engaged in the learning process they often learn something new through applying what they already know about the content area, and exploring new matter to further their understanding. This type of classroom often uses hands on manipulatives to allow student s to actually build, create, or experiment with what they are learning. A cognitivism approach to learning might be explained by the minds potentiality to process information such as how a learner might remember something, retrieve information, or store new concepts. Learning through this mode often depends on how the student processes what the teacher is presenting. Classrooms using this approach might incorporate learning strategies that help students categorize and sequence information to assist with processing. give care constructivism, it can be an active style of learning.A1. SupportPersonal examples of a behaviorist style of instruction are based on the widely celebrated theory by B.F. Skinner, which in the classroom can be summarized by reinf... ...speaker and the listener. The student can store often used responses, and prepare anticipated answers precedent to situations where he will be meeting with those less familiar with his speech capabilities. By implemen ting this type of device, the student has become more confident and can spend appropriately for a student his age. In this instance, the integration of technology into the learning environment may make a difference as to whether the student is employable or overlooked due to the inability to communicate well on the job.Works CitedBrewer, E.W., Campbell, A.C., Petty, G.C. (2000). Foundations of Workforce Education. Dubuque, Iowa Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company.Standridge, M.. (2002). Behaviorism. In M. Orey (Ed.), Emerging perspectives on learning, teaching, and technology. Retrieved whitethorn 9, 2012 from http//projects.coe.uga.edu/epltt/