Constructivism Vs Behaviorism Research Paper
Constructivism vs. Behaviorism
Loree (Myrna) Sanchez
PSY331: Psychology of Learning
Alzic Upton
December 19, 2016 Constructivism vs. Behaviorism
Learning theories have long attempted to explain the reason why people learn the way they do. Being able to understand what causes a learning response or how a person learns can be infinitely beneficial. The question existed, do we do things because we are merely reacting to stimulus (Lieberman, 2012) or are we better able to learn when we use our minds? After multiple studies, the theories of behaviorism and later the constructivism theory were penned. Behaviorism and constructivism are different in many ways and have lead to different approaches to teaching and learning. Behaviorism and constructivism are both strong learning theories that have built the foundation of …show more content…
M., Huber, R., & Moallem, M. (n.d.). Constructivism in theory and practice: Toward a better understanding. Retrieved from http://people.uncw.edu/huberr/constructivism.pdf
ISMAN, A., DABAJ, F., ALTINAY, F., & ALTINAY, Z. (2003). Students' developments at computer courses under the constructivist approach. TOJET : The Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology, 2(3) Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/1288368497?accountid=32521
Jones, K. (2013). How to use behaviorism in a classroom. Retrieved from http://www.ehow.com/how_8156621_use-behaviorism-classroom.html
Lieberman, D. A. (2012). Psychology of Learning San Diego, CA: Bridgepoint Education.
Miranda, M. V. (2009). Creating the successful community college student: Using behaviorism to foster constructivism. The Community College Enterprise, 15(1), 21-38. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/218814124?accountid=32521
Workshop: Constructivism as a paradigm for teaching and learning . (n.d.). In Teaching and learning resources. Retrieved January 15, 2014 from
Loree (Myrna) Sanchez
PSY331: Psychology of Learning
Alzic Upton
December 19, 2016 Constructivism vs. Behaviorism
Learning theories have long attempted to explain the reason why people learn the way they do. Being able to understand what causes a learning response or how a person learns can be infinitely beneficial. The question existed, do we do things because we are merely reacting to stimulus (Lieberman, 2012) or are we better able to learn when we use our minds? After multiple studies, the theories of behaviorism and later the constructivism theory were penned. Behaviorism and constructivism are different in many ways and have lead to different approaches to teaching and learning. Behaviorism and constructivism are both strong learning theories that have built the foundation of …show more content…
M., Huber, R., & Moallem, M. (n.d.). Constructivism in theory and practice: Toward a better understanding. Retrieved from http://people.uncw.edu/huberr/constructivism.pdf
ISMAN, A., DABAJ, F., ALTINAY, F., & ALTINAY, Z. (2003). Students' developments at computer courses under the constructivist approach. TOJET : The Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology, 2(3) Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/1288368497?accountid=32521
Jones, K. (2013). How to use behaviorism in a classroom. Retrieved from http://www.ehow.com/how_8156621_use-behaviorism-classroom.html
Lieberman, D. A. (2012). Psychology of Learning San Diego, CA: Bridgepoint Education.
Miranda, M. V. (2009). Creating the successful community college student: Using behaviorism to foster constructivism. The Community College Enterprise, 15(1), 21-38. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/218814124?accountid=32521
Workshop: Constructivism as a paradigm for teaching and learning . (n.d.). In Teaching and learning resources. Retrieved January 15, 2014 from