https://padlet.com/andreachristine98/don9yhrdbwyoo3hd Arturo and Andrea's Padlet en-us 2023-02-07 20:28:14 UTC 2023-02-07 21:56:34 UTC hello@padlet.com andreachristine98 https://padlet.com/andreachristine98/don9yhrdbwyoo3hd/wish/2472447394 A learning theory that claims the characteristic traits which people develop are a result of their experiences with the environments around them. Behaviorism in the classroom emphasizes the use of response methods - a tactic that involves strategically reacting to student actions with the goal of developing their behavioral skills. ]]> 2023-02-07 20:36:13 UTC https://padlet.com/andreachristine98/don9yhrdbwyoo3hd/wish/2472447394 andreachristine98 https://padlet.com/andreachristine98/don9yhrdbwyoo3hd/wish/2472447969 This learning theory focuses on how the mind of each individual handles the information it receives. Basically, cognitivism argues that the best way to develop a person’s mind is by making them think and discover solutions to problems on their own. A key facet of cognitivism is “active learning.” This learning style is formed around the idea that everything a student does in the classroom should have a genuine purpose behind it.]]> 2023-02-07 20:36:42 UTC https://padlet.com/andreachristine98/don9yhrdbwyoo3hd/wish/2472447969 andreachristine98 https://padlet.com/andreachristine98/don9yhrdbwyoo3hd/wish/2472448262 One of the prominent ways that teachers implement behaviorism in the classroom is through the distribution of reinforcements. Reinforcements are consequences - both good and bad - that students receive for their actions. For example: if a teacher gives his students five extra points on their exam for behaving on a day they had a substitute, it’s a positive reinforcement. If that same teacher takes away “free time” from the students on Friday for being disruptive throughout the week, it’s a negative reinforcement. 
Teachers can also use their body language as a cue for the class to change their behavior - for example, a teacher may cross their arms when the class is too loud, informing students that it is time to quiet down without resorting to raising their voice at them.]]> 2023-02-07 20:36:58 UTC https://padlet.com/andreachristine98/don9yhrdbwyoo3hd/wish/2472448262 andreachristine98 https://padlet.com/andreachristine98/don9yhrdbwyoo3hd/wish/2472448685 PBL (Project Based Learning) is a great example of cognitivism being used in the classroom. PBL assignments require that students critically analyze real-world issues in order to discover solutions; the only aspect of PBL that doesn’t necessarily align with cognitivism is group work - cognitive theory advocates for individual development. Unlike orthodox assignments like multiple-choice quizzes and essays, PBL engages students in numerous mental exercises, such as utilizing personal experiences and eliminating impossible solutions - all which coincide with the practices involved with cognitivism. ]]> 2023-02-07 20:37:22 UTC https://padlet.com/andreachristine98/don9yhrdbwyoo3hd/wish/2472448685 andreachristine98 https://padlet.com/andreachristine98/don9yhrdbwyoo3hd/wish/2472448907 When teachers allow their students to partake in meaningful conversations with each other while facilitating the work of the said students, they are incorporating social constructivism in the classroom. This learning theory aims to evolve the minds of students through the interactions they have with their peers and teachers, which means that social constructivism is communication-based; students learn the best when they actively release and receive information. ]]> 2023-02-07 20:37:35 UTC https://padlet.com/andreachristine98/don9yhrdbwyoo3hd/wish/2472448907 andreachristine98 https://padlet.com/andreachristine98/don9yhrdbwyoo3hd/wish/2472449539 Like cognitivism, social constructivism implements purposeful assignments in the classroom that require students to use their critical thinking skills to solve problems. A simple example of using social constructivism in the classroom is allowing students to teach content to their peers. By allowing a class the opportunity to take turns displaying their knowledge and opinions, they will construct new ideas by utilizing both what they know and what they’ve learned. 
Socratic Seminars are useful for English teachers who are wanting their students to find deeper meaning within a given text. This method involves classes preparing for conversation-based arguments, where each student answers questions posed by the teacher, with which other students can agree or disagree. Socratic Seminars help students think critically about the given text while further formulating their opinions and thoughts, employing social constructivism. ]]> 2023-02-07 20:38:06 UTC https://padlet.com/andreachristine98/don9yhrdbwyoo3hd/wish/2472449539