The behavioral learning theory values reviews. If you go over the material once more and encourage the students, they will learn it much more quickly.

Word of encouragement is another strategy. In behaviorist classrooms, positive reinforcement is a prevalent technique. This might come through vocal praise and encouragement, reward systems, elevated privileges, etc. (WCU, 2023).

An activity you could do is a question and response. To help pupils, teachers can utilize questions that gradually get harder as a stimulus and an answer as a reaction. With Kahoot, this is possible! Another activity is the reciprocal cube- In small groups, the students take turns rolling the cube and exhibiting the abilities shown on it (Baker, J. & Emerson, L. 2014). 

Model- (Active Learning) Steven A. Barnes divides active learning into four stages: participating in a concrete experience, reflecting on the experience to help students connect it to their own lives, conceptualizing to identify important concepts and ideas, and applying to new situations to help ideas transfer to the real world (Cornell University, 2023). 

 

Frameworks- Universal Design for Learning (UDL)- Rose

With UDL, students can understand and interpret information as well as learn and remember facts. This framework also enables the application of knowledge and comprehension in brand-new situations. Dividing complex ideas or knowledge into simpler parts. Lastly, to put the knowledge obtained to use in a variety of ways.

Ask Three, Then Me: With this method, students can work together and exchange knowledge as needed. The use of activities to interest kids can help. This tactic instills in students a sense of common purpose that can boost spirits and motivate them (Cornell University, 2023).

Pairing students in small groups and have them work on a graphic organizer, Venn diagram, and KWL chart. Have students complete the part they already know. Then, have students watch a video to add additional information.  Another activity could be allowing students to screen-share in the breakout room to help fellow classmates better understand the work.  

Model –The constructivism theory uses active learning as its model. As a result, learning becomes a very active process in which students constantly work on tasks, identify patterns, or solve puzzles. This requires them to constantly exercise their pre-existing schemata by rearranging and revising them to meet the task's demands (McLeod, S., 2023).

Frameworks- Peer Coaching – Shulman

Peer Coaching would be an excellent example. Instead of instructing students to memorize facts, a teacher's job should be to promote their learning. This means that a skilled teacher will create lessons that assist pupils in understanding the connections between different pieces of knowledge (McLeod S., 2023).

Brainstorming and learning menus are two strategies that can use in constructivism theory.  In the brainstorming strategy, the teacher can provide the information and allow students to organize their thoughts without being answered. This type of activity will aid their understanding of the learning process.

Students can collaborate on a group project, such as a S.T.E.A.M activity, where they must offer an explanation for something or find a solution to a problem. The activity will motivate students to engage in the learning process.

Models- Learning Circle Model - Riel and Polin

A group examines a particular topic or issue as part of the Learning Circle collaborative learning model (WGU, 2021). The goal of all connectivist learning is accurate, current knowledge.
Frameworks- Creative Problem-Solving Framework (CPS) – Osborn and Parnes

Making decisions is a learning process. What we currently know today might not be accurate tomorrow.

Brainstorming is a strategy that can be used in connective theory.  Brainstorming can be used to speed up the process of creating connections and knowledge networks. Brainstorming can help students build knowledge networks by tying concepts and ideas together.

One activity is to add work to online platforms, which will help to create a connective classroom.

Another activity would be to make learning more participatory; gamification transforms assignments and activities into competitive games (WGU, 2021).

 

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Brain breaks are short, deliberate breaks that include exercise (dancing, stretching), mindfulness practice, deep breaking, or sensory stimulation (Morin, A., n.d).  Brain breaks can be based on a student's needs at any particular time.

 

Personalized learning: With the teacher acting as a facilitator, students choose the curriculum based on their needs and interests. Based on student performance, the lesson is chosen using technology. The instructor could present pupils with various possibilities (GCU, 2019).

 

Adaptive Learning- Thanks to adaptive learning, the course material may be customized to the learner, providing a unique experience that is not feasible in regular classes. Technology-based adaptive learning systems, also called e-learning systems, can give students quick assistance, materials suited to their learning needs, and any necessary feedback (Kurt, S. 2021).

 

STEAM subjects include science, technology, engineering, art, and math. connects academic concepts to real-world, everyday behaviors (GCU, 2023). It focuses on tying various subjects together and teaching through real-world examples.