Day 1

Task 2:2-1Definitionoflearning"Learning is an interactive process between people and their social and physical environment which results in changes to people’s knowledge, attitudes and practices"{1}

2-2 Learning theories 2-2-1 the Basics of BehaviorismBehaviorism: "Based on observable changes in behavior. Behaviorism focuses on a new behavioral pattern being repeated until it becomes automatic".{2}

2-2-2The Basics of Cognitive Cognitivism: "Based on the thought process behind the behavior. Changes in behavior are observed, and used as indicators as to what is happening inside the learner's mind".{3}

2-2-3The Basics of ConstructivismConstructivism:" Based on the premise that we all construct our own perspective of the world, through individual experiences and schema. Constructivism focuses on preparing the learner to problem solve in ambiguous situations"{4}

{5} 2.3 Blooms taxonomy

In Blooms taxonomy (2) changing betweeEVALUATION and SYNTHESIS (creating)

Reference

Topic Location on line1-Definition of learning

http://www.pacificorpfoundation.org/Article/Article16920.html

2-behaviorism http://www.usask.ca/education/coursework/802papers/mergel/brenda.htm#The%20Basics%20of%20Behaviorism

3-cognitivism http://www.usask.ca/education/coursework/802papers/mergel/brenda.htm#The%20Basics%20of%20Cognitivism

4-constructism http://www.usask.ca/education/coursework/802papers/mergel/brenda.htm#The Basics of Constructivism

5-Blooms taxonomy

http://www.nwlink.com/~Donclark/hrd/bloom.html