Learning Theories In this exercise‚ you will define and discuss the concepts of Learning and Theory. Please save this document and type directly on this worksheet. Every response should be substantive and requires a minimum of 3 to 5 complete sentences per response. When completed‚ please submit this document as an attachment to the appropriate drop box. Refer to “Exercise 2.3: VARK Learning Styles Assessment‚” on pages 54-56 of your textbook. Complete the exercise to discover your
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JEAN PIAGET and THE FOUR MAJOR STAGES OF COGNITIVE THEORY The patriarch of cognitive theory was Jean Piaget(1896-1980). Piaget was a biologist‚ who became interested in human thinking while working to evaluate the results of child intelligence tests. As Piaget worked he noted the correlation between the child’s age and the type of error they made. Intrigued by the discovery that certain errors occurred predictably at certain age‚ he began to focus his time and energy
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Bruner suggested a theory that was the Language Acquisition Support System (LASS)‚ this means that children had to have their language supported and scaffolded by those around them in order for them to develop their language. A working example of this would be when children overgeneralise words‚ for example they would call a ‘swan’ a ‘duck’ just because they look similar. Therefore in order for a child to develop their language‚ caregivers would help them by telling them the correct words to use
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homogeneity across cultures. The theory of relative face orientation We have discussed that Brown and Levinson’s (1987) face-saving politeness theory has been undermined for its inability to be applied universally. In surveying recent studies in cross-cultural communication‚ Mao (1994) mentions Janney and Arndt (1993)‚ who characterise it as idealistic‚ culturally biased‚ and lacking objective empirical evidence for the evaluation of their politeness universals. Instead of a theory centered on universals
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Jean-Paul Sartre take on existentialism is center on the idea that what you choose to do in life will have consequences be it good or bad. If someone were to ask me to describe existentialism‚ I would say that no one has the book on how to decide on what to do in life‚ it is you who does. Humans use free will to make their life have meaning. At first glance‚ this theory seems very bleak and black and white. When viewing it at a basic level it does‚ but under the hood of the theory will show why it
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The social contract theory Jean-Jacques Rousseau postulates a foundation of a governing goal in which is to protect equality and uphold individuality. It is to my readings Rousseau distinguished that‚ “All men where born free and but are put into chains by the societies in which they are born ( Bk 1; 1 ).” First law is to provide for his own preservation‚ first cares being those he owes to himself such as food‚ clothing and shelter. As soon as he can think for himself he now is the sole judge of
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BLC 122 THEORIES OF COMMUNICATION TOPIC: NARRATIVE THEORY CONTENTS PAGE 1. Critical writing 1.1. Definition 3 1.1.1. Narrative Paradigm 3-4 1.1.2. Good reasoning 4 1.1.3. Narrative Rationality‚ Coherence and Fidelity 4-5 2. Weaknesses of the theory 6-8 3. Strength of the theory 8-10 4. Examples of the theory 4.1. Article about Narrative Theory 11-14 4.2. Participation Observation & Interview 4.2.1. Respondent Background
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In today’s society work is most likely to be associated with paid work. We always tell people about our paid employment‚ the work where we receive a regular income. So the work we do can play a role in defining our identity and how we see our self. Your employment can also play a major role in terms of; determining a person’s level of income‚ defining a person’s status‚ social class and a person’s Life chances. For example those in upper class enjoy greater life chances than those in working class
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Educational Theories As with all theories‚ educational theories have developed and changed over time. Many of these theories built on each other as researchers learned more about behavior and learning. Additionally‚ despite the fact most of these theories were developed several decades ago‚ they are still relevant and applicable to current learning situations‚ which is why they are still studied. One of the early educational theories was the theory of classical conditioning‚ which was made popular
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Theories of development and framework to support development It is important that we have Theories of development because they help us to understand childrens behaviour and infulence practice that effects the way in which children learn. COGNATIVE CONSTRUCTIVIST- Looks at the way children are able to make sence of their world from ther experiences‚ this shows that children are active learners Theroists- Jean Piaget- Lev Vygotsky Jean Piaget Jean Piaget was intrested in childrens cognative development
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