learning theories

Psychological Based of Learning

Learning theories and its implications on teaching decisions:

Behaviorist Perspective –  view all behavior as a response to the 

                                               external stimuli.

                                             - According the behaviourist, the learner

                                               aquires behaviours skills and knowledge in

                                               the response to the rewards, punishment or

                                               withhelds responses associated with them.

                                              - Key theorist : Ivan Pavlov, John Watson and

                                                B.F skinner, Bandura

Cognitivist Perspective –   Focus on mental operations that takes place   

                                               when information enters through the

                                               senses undergoes mental manipulations is

                                               stored and finally used

                                             - Key theorist : Jerome Bruner, David Ausubel,

                                               Jean Piaget