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    states of the learner. The learner is a blank canvas and passive‚ responding to stimuli both positive and negative which will bring about repeated predicted responses. Notable contributors to this theory are John B Watson‚ Ivan Pavlov‚ B.F. Skinner E. L. Thorndike and Bandura and Tolman B) Humanism – an education theory based on a paradigm /philosophy / pedagogical approach based on the belief that learning is a personal act to fulfil one’s potential. Learning is centred on the student and adapted

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    2. Edward L. Thorndike * Trial and Error/ Learning Connectionism Theory * Learning is through stimulus-response associations from trial and error. * Cats in a puzzle box with food outside – the length of time needed to escape. * Has two laws: * Law of Effect - recurrence of a response is dependent on its consequence. * Law of Exercise - stimulus response associations are strengthened via repetition 3. B.F. Skinner * Operant

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    framework‚ hypothesis and definition of terms used in the study. Relevant Theory ------------------------------------------------- Behaviorism Behaviorism as a theory was primarily developed by B. F. Skinner. It loosely encompasses the work of people like Edward Thorndike‚ Tolman‚ Guthrie‚ and Hull. What characterizes these investigators are their underlying assumptions about the process of learning. In essence‚ three basic assumptions are held to be true.[original research?] First‚ learning is manifested

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    Phobias and Addiction Rachael Thomas PSY/300 January 26‚ 2014 Professor Chung Phobias and Addiction Webster Dictionary defines phobia as “a persistent‚ irrational fear of a specific object‚ activity‚ or situation that leads to compelling desire to avoid it” ("PHOBIA‚" n.d) Whereas Addiction is defined as “the state of being enslaved to a habit or practice or something that is psychologically or physical habit-forming‚ as narcotics‚ to such extent its cessation causes severe trauma” ("addiciton‚"

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    stages of development; defense mechanisms Milgram- Obedience; Ethics Broca- left frontal lobe: associated with expressive language Wernike- left frontal lobe: receptive language Pavlov- Classical conditioning: dogs Thorndike- Instrumental learning: cats; law of effect Skinner- Operant conditioning: rats and pigeons; Behaviorist Tolman- Latent learning; cognitive maps Bandura- Observational learning: Bobo Dolls‚ Social-Cognitive Theory Ebbinghaus- Forgetting: Decay Model Chornsky- (Native

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    CYP 3.1 UNDERSTAND CHILD AND YOUNG PERSON DEVELOPMENT Developmental Folder Name: Farida Bodiat Task 1 1.1 An explanation of the sequence and rate of each aspect of development from birth to 19 years. Every child develops at a different rate‚ but it is important to know the expected pattern of development. Complete the table‚ showing the stages of development you may observe in the different age ranges. An example has been completed for you. Age | Area of development | What you may

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    Theoretical Models for Understanding Behavior In special education it is vital to have an understanding of human behavior and how it relates to learning disabilities. It is imperative to have a grasp of the concepts of the models and how it relates to the educators of tomorrow. (Wheeler‚ John J.‚ Richey‚ David Dean‚ 2010) Understanding models of behavior also helps to have a more cohesive and positive classroom. When looking at an atypical child‚ the biological model‚ is an excellent starting

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    Scheme of work with theories of learning A scheme of work is‚ as defined by Ian Reece and Stephen Walker (Teaching‚ Training and Learning‚ a practical guide Page 240) “a series of planned learning experiences‚ sequenced to achieve the course aims in the most effective way”. It may include subject content‚ teaching strategies‚ student activities‚ assessments‚ evaluations and resources. But Reece goes on to explain that and scheme of work is complex and may be influenced by external sources such

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    Implications for Education. Educational Technology On Purpose Associates (1998a) On Purpose Associates (1998b). Constructivism [Online]. Available: http://www.funderstanding.com/learning_theory_how1.html [1998‚ April 13] Papert‚ Seymour (1993) Skinner‚ B. F. (1968). The Technology of Teaching. New York: Meredith Corporation Sylwester‚ R Tapscott‚ Don. (1998). Growing Up Digital: The Rise of the Net Generation. New York: McGraw Hill

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    3 EXPLAIN HOW THEORIES OF DEVELOPMENT AND FRAMEWORKS TO SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT INFLUENCE CURRENT PRACTICE. Theories of development offer insights into the forces guiding childhood growth and what can affect them. Each offers insight but each has limitations‚ which is why developmental scientists use more than one theory to guide their thinking about the growth of children. Current practice is based on many years of knowledge and experience. This helps us to understand children learning‚ development

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