Applying learning theory to life – 7 pages – due in 36 hours | PSY 331 Psychology of Learning | Ashford University

 

Applying Learning Theory to Life

Prior to beginning work on this activity read all of the required reading, review the content from weeks one through three, visit the website http://selfdeterminationtheory.org (Links to an external site.), and review the Instructor Guidance. This week you will be discussing the multiple perspectives about how we learn, based on your developing knowledge about learning theory, and how it affects your own ability to perform at desired levels.

Required elements:

  • Explain behaviorism, cognitivism, constructivism, and humanism as applied to learning. Suggested template.
  • Summarizes at least two sub-theories/ideologies within each framework.
    • Examples include:
    • From behaviorism
      • associative learning, classical conditioning, operant Conditioning, conditioning, extinction, and ratio/interval schedules
    • From cognitivism
      • schema theory, memory development, elaboration theory (i.e. Bloom’s taxonomy), cognitive load theory, and social learning/cognitive theory.
    • From constructivism (conceptions of knowledge are derived from the process of constructing individual interpretations of one’s experiences)
      • cognitive constructivism, dialectical (social) constructivism, zone of proximal development, and discovery learning
    • From humanism
      • motivational theories of learning (i.e. self-determination theory, Maslow’s hierarchy of needs), experiential learning, and Steiner pedagogy or Waldorf education.
    • List and briefly explain a minimum of two theoretically supported strategies, that we have learned about during the past weeks, that you think would most help you to increase your own learning success.
    • List and briefly explain a minimum of two theoretically supported strategies, that we have learned about during the past weeks, that you think would most help someone in your personal or professional circle.
      • Apply basic methods of psychological research skills to this content by synthesizing supporting evidence from at least three scholarly sources from the Ashford University Library that defend the strategies you have chosen.

The Applying Learning Theory to Life paper

  • Must be seven to eight double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center (Links to an external site.).
  • Must include a separate title page with the following:
    • Title of [paper, project, etc.]
    • Student’s name
    • Course name and number
    • Instructor’s name
    • Date submitted
  • Must use headings and sub-headings. See example. (Links to an external site.)
  • Must use appropriate research methods (e.g. use of the Ashford library) and skeptical inquiry (http://www.criticalthinking.org/ (Links to an external site.)).to support the content inclusions.
  • Must begin with an introductory paragraph that introduces what you will be outlining in your paper.
  • Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms the learning perspectives/principles and strategies you chose.
  • Must use at least three scholarly sources, all of which must come from the Ashford University Library.
  • Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
  • Must include a separate reference page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

 

Text

Rosser-Majors, M. L. (2017). Theories of learning: An exploration. Retrieved from https://content.ashford.edu

  • This text is a Constellation™ course digital materials (CDM) title.

Articles

Chrobak, Q. M., & Zaragoza, M. S. (2013). When forced fabrications become truth: Causal explanations and false memory development. Journal of Experimental Psychology, 142(3), 827-844. doi:10.1037/a0030093

Fishman, E. J., & Husman, J. (2017). Extending attribution theory: Considering students’ perceived control of the attribution process. Journal Of Educational Psychology, 109(4), 559-573.

McFarlane, D. (2011). Multiple intelligences: The most effective platform for global 21st century educational and instructional methodologies (Links to an external site.). College Quarterly, 14(2). Retrieved from http://collegequarterly.ca/

Semin, G. R., & Smith, E. R. (2013). Socially situated cognition in perspectivePreview the document. Social Cognition, 31(2), 125-146. doi:10.1521/soco.2013.31.2.125

Wan, Z., Compeau, D., & Haggerty, N. (2012). The effects of self-regulated learning processes on e-learning outcomes in organizational settings. Journal of Management Information Systems, 29(1), 307-340. doi:10.2307/41713877

Multimedia

Gl0balElite. (2009, June 18). B.F. Skinner – Operant conditioning and free will (Links to an external site.) [Video file]. Retrieved from http://youtu.be/yhvaSEJtOV8

Doolittle, P. (Writer). (2013). TEDTalks: Peter Doolittle—How your “working memory” makes sense of the world (Links to an external site.) [Video file]. Retrieved from https://fod.infobase.com/OnDemandEmbed.aspx?token=56673&wID=100753&plt=FOD&loid=0&w=640&h=360&fWidth=660&fHeight=410

The Leadership Difference. (2010, February 15). What are schemas? (Links to an external site.) [Video file]. Retrieved from http://youtu.be/kmcUlq56yyg

TED. (2013, September 23). How reliable is your memory? | Elizabeth Loftus (Links to an external site.) [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PB2OegI6wvI

Web Page

Multiple Intelligences for Adult Literacy and Education. (n.d.). Assessment: Find your strengths (Links to an external site.). Retrieved from http://www.literacynet.org/mi/assessment/findyourstrengths.html

Websites

The Critical Thinking Community (Links to an external site.) (http://www.criticalthinking.org/)

Self-Determination Theory (Links to an external site.) (http://selfdeterminationtheory.org/)

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