Pedagogical Theories and Practices for Higher
EducationHarrison Prince, Ashanti Pierce,
Ashley Osborne, and Marissa Mooring
What is Pedagogy?The method and practice of teaching, especially as
an academic subject of theoretical concept
Theories
• Bloom’s Taxonomy• De Bono’s Six Thinking Hats• Constructivism Theory• Social Learning Theory• Cognitive Theory• Behavioral Learning Theory
– Cognitive: Intellectual; the ability to think
– Affective: Feelings, emotions and behavior
– Psychomotor: Manual and Physical Skills
Bloom’s Taxonomy by Benjamin Bloom
Eval.
Synthesis
Analysis
Application
Comprehension
KnowledgeCreati
ng
Evaluating
Analyzing
Applying
Understanding
Remembering
Bloom’s Taxonomy
Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy
“Two Games, Two Classrooms, Two Methods”
– Bloom’s Taxonomy– Used to teach macroeconomics and
health-policy making
De Bono’s Six Thinking Hats
Constructivist
Social Learning Theory
Cognitive Learning Theory vs. Behavioral Learning Theory
Steelcase Learning Spaces
How they relate to Learning Theories
Steelcase Formal Learning Spaces
Constructivist Learning Theory• Problem Solving• Individual or Group Work• Debating Topics• Interactive teaching environment
Steelcase Formal Learning Spaces
Social-Learning Theory• Group work that allows you to learn from
your peers • Student-centered
Steelcase Formal Learning Spaces
Cognitive Theory• Learning on your own• Intellectual• Use of Tests and graphic organizers
Steelcase Informal Learning Spaces
Cognitive Theory• Learning on your own based on what
the teacher has taught you• Applying your knowledge (tests,
graphs/charts, etc.)
Steelcase Informal Learning Spaces
Constructivist Learning Theory• Role Playing• Problem Solving• Student Centered• Internships/ Real world application
Steelcase Informal Learning Spaces
Social-Learning Theory• Group work that allows you to learn from
your peers • Student-centered• Allows students to learn in various
environments
Built Environments Impact Behavior
How classroom design affects learning
Built Environments Impact Behavior
What do they affect?– Retention– Attention–Motivation– Learning– Academic achievement– Our personal behavior (territoriality,
crowding, situational, personal space)
Environment affects behaviors!
Classroom Design
Built Environments Impact Behavior
Creative Spaces = More Engagement
Solutions for active learning settings– Node– LearnLab–Media:scape
Classroom Design
Classroom Design
Classroom Design
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