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Bandura’s Social Learning Theory

Kapp Notes

Here are some thoughts and ideas related to Albert Bandura’s social learning theory. Bandura’s social learning theory indicates the effectiveness of human social models in influencing another to change behaviors, beliefs or attitudes, as well as social and cognitive functioning.

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Taxonomy of Learning Theories

E-Learning Provocateur

Academia is teeming with learning theories. It can be quite a challenge for the modern learning professional to identify an appropriate learning theory, draw practical ideas from it, and apply it to their daily work. Which theory do you choose? How does it relate to other theories? Where do you start? Overarching themes.

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The Role of Cognitive Learning in Lifelong Learning and Development

Infopro Learning

Cognitive Learning Theory (CLT) explains how the brain processes, retains and applies new information. With a focus on deep understanding rather than memorizing facts, cognitive learning encourages a more active, hands-on approach, asthe learner creates knowledge through experience and interaction.

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4 Learning Theories Every Online Educator Should Know

LearnDash

During the twentieth century, four major learning theories emerged, and each has lessons that online educators can learn from to design better courses. Much of cognitive learning theory focuses on the mechanics of memory and the mapping of new information to preexisting mental schema. Let’s look at what they are.

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What is a Cognitive Apprenticeship?

Kapp Notes

The concept of cognitive apprenticeship is grounded in the theory of Situated Cognition. Situated cognition is a theory of instruction that suggests learning is naturally tied to authentic activity, context, and culture. They are each part of a mutually constructed whole.

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Avatars and Social Learning Theory

Kapp Notes

Recently, I posted about Bandura’s Social learning theory , this posting continues the discussion and relates it specifically to instruction involving avatars. Social Learning Theory. Social learning theory is based on the premise that observation and imitation by an individual leads to learned behavior.

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ID and eLearning Links 4/16/19

Experiencing eLearning

The links and resources in this post include collections of research, specific research on retrieval practice, an overview of learning theories, H5P’s new branching scenario option, and a widget for changing the colors in the Storyline modern player. Cognitive load, spacing effect, forgetting effect, worked examples, and more.