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Discussion 2

by Deanna Cole - Sunday, 15 September 2019, 8:32 PM

Number of replies: 1

The key new theories in learning are the constructionist and behavioral theories. The constructionist theory advocates the point that children learn from being engaged in information that is shared with them and their interpretations and processing of the information. In this theory children are actively engaged. They experience, think, and come up with the understanding that is subject to there processing and engagement with the information. In this theory many times children are allowed to work in groups and they discuss the information. This active participation and discussion furthers the children to learn and each process the information.

 

Please note this video on the constructionist theory:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWKyGa5emwQ&t=2s

 

 

 

On the other hand the behaviorist theory advocates that children are taught information and they take the information as it is. In this theory the children can be encouraged to adopt the information based on them being given the information repetitively and being rewarded to believe the information.

 

Personally i believe the constructionist theory is more in tune and successful with today's children. Given the interaction of children with today's environment, media and many influences i believe children are more motivated if they are part of the experience as opposed to being just " told" a lesson. Granted rewards can be a positive impact i still believe active participation and engagement has a stronger positive impact in learning.

 

 

 

References;

 

Katrice Morris, 2017; Constructivist teaching in kindergarten. Classroom. Retrieved from https://classroom.synonym.com/constructivist-teaching-kindergarten-34467.html