Saturday, June 21, 2014

Podcast #5

Anita Woolfolk Podcast: 5;  Dr Woolfolk discusses the multiple theories in education. No theory is favored over another. It is up to us to embrace theories that fits to our needs with an open mind to others. No theory is implied as the best.

Each approach to learning has been studied for many years. Each theory touches on an aspect of learning in education.

Behavioral Theories: behavioral help us understand the role of consequences in learning. consequenes in practice

Cognitive Theories: students ability to pay attention

Constructivist Theories: how student understand and make sense of the meaning.

Teachers need the best of all three approaches. all three are important.

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