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Directed and Constructive Models:  Theorists and Their Theories

  Name of Theorist Name of Theory Three Major Terms Used in the Theory Applications/Related Names
Directed Model B.F. Skinner behaviorism -learning contingencies

-reinforcement

-observable behaviors

-mastery learning (Benjamin Bloom)

-programmed instruction

Gagné conditions of learning -events of instruction

-types of learning

-learning hierarchies

-Events of instruction

-five types of learning

Constructivism Model Vygotsky Scaffolding -learning through social development

-zone of proximal development

-instruction based on personal experience

-Pedagogical Psychology

-Implications for education (Davydov)

Piaget Cognitive Development -cognitive development

-cognitive functioning

-development of higher reasoning abilities

-Sensorimotor stage

-Preoperational stage

-concrete operational

-formal operational

 

Bruner Learning as discovery -Enactive stage

-Iconic stage

-Symbolic stage

-six "benchmarks" (indicators)

 

Papert Educational Technology -graphic oriented

-flexibility of concepts

-provides a good environment

-Mindstorm 1980

-logo with turtle

Gardner Multiple Intelligences -use technology to support group work

-assigned students roles based on intelligence

-different goals that offers success for every student

-interpersonal

  -logical-mathematical

-spatial ability

-linguistic

-musical

-bodily-kinesthetic

-intrapersonal

naturalist

 

 
Last Updated by Sara Harrelson on 5/14/2002