Learning with e's
SEPTEMBER 25, 2014
The Theory Not to be confused with constructivism, constructionism is a cognitive theory that relates to learning by making things. They represent the essence of rational thinking, developing cognitive skills that will prepare the child to deal with a multitude of challenges and problems they may encounter later in life.
Learning with e's
AUGUST 25, 2014
In this post, I''m revisiting a well known and heavily used motivational theory - Maslow''s Hierarchy of Human Needs. The theory Just about everyone working in education and training has heard of Abraham Maslow and his hierarchy of needs. Most versions of Maslow''s Hierarchy are represented as pyramids. Reference Maslow, A.
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Learning with e's
OCTOBER 5, 2014
Psychologists and cognitive scientists have offered a number of useful theories that aid our understanding of learning. In this post we examine one of the most influential theories of the 20th Century - the stages of cognitive development model proposed by Jean Piaget. Anderson ACT-R Cognitive Architecture 2.
Learning with e's
AUGUST 31, 2014
The previous post featured Abraham Maslow''s Hierarchy of Human Needs. Transformative learning is found in the struggle to make sense of chaos, in the churn of the unfamiliar, and in the cognitive dissonance of doubt. Anderson ACT-R Cognitive Architecture 2. Festinger Cognitive Dissonance Theory 12. Reference Mezirow, J.
Learning with e's
SEPTEMBER 26, 2014
Psychologists and cognitive scientists have offered a number of useful theories that aid our understanding of learning. In this post we return to the cognitive domain, with an examination of Allan Paivio''s theory of dual coding. Anderson ACT-R Cognitive Architecture 2. Festinger Cognitive Dissonance Theory 12.
Learning with e's
AUGUST 17, 2012
Think of Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of human needs (1954), and note that 'belonging' to a group and gaining respect from others are fundamental to his theory. References Maslow, A. 2010) Cognitive Surplus: Creativity and Generosity in a Connected Age. To enrich, extend and enhance learning experiences for their students.
Learning with e's
JUNE 17, 2014
Elements of his theory are present in Maslow''s more humanistic and learner-centred Hierarchy of Human Needs model. Although this is in itself a flawed and contetious model, Maslow''s hierarchy has been used to explain more compex motivational processes. Unported License.
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