https://padlet.com/aplag00601/ev1exub3i9zh Dissecting three learning theories as they relate to adult education and instructional design. en-us 2018-07-14 23:42:15 UTC 2023-02-09 13:24:32 UTC hello@padlet.com aplag00601 https://padlet.com/aplag00601/ev1exub3i9zh/wish/270209254 I have taken the time to research and study the learning theories of three theorists unfamiliar to me. I do want to be sure to note that my undergraduate educational experience was focused in elementary and special education. During this journey I was made aware of many learning theories, but the ones I have selected to review are a few of which I either did not remember or did not remember as well. The first theory is the Experiential Learning Theory, researched and discovered by Mr. David Allen Kolb. The  core of the Experiential Learning Theory is rooted in the belief and research that showed learning takes place when students experience and then process knowledge. Students move through concrete experiences and abstract conceptualization in order to process through and make sense of knowledge. It is very important that students not just partake in experiences but also take the time an opportunity to reflect, process and/or discuss in order to make understanding of the experience(s). Examples of learning experiences included co-operative education, internships, service learning, field work scenarios, role-play, simulations, games and e-learning.]]> 2018-07-14 23:58:42 UTC https://padlet.com/aplag00601/ev1exub3i9zh/wish/270209254 aplag00601 https://padlet.com/aplag00601/ev1exub3i9zh/wish/270210003 2018-07-15 00:36:17 UTC https://padlet.com/aplag00601/ev1exub3i9zh/wish/270210003 aplag00601 https://padlet.com/aplag00601/ev1exub3i9zh/wish/270210224 The second learning theory I studied is the Bioecological Model of Human Development, discovered by Mr. Urie Brofenbrenner. He established that learners - specifically children - are influenced by the bioecological systems around them and the relations between the systems affect them internally. Much of a learner's development is dependent upon the environment around them. There are three specific exterior domains. The exterior domains are physical, biological, and neuroanatomical development. The complexities of the domains are layered from impact that happens at micro levels and expanding outward. Students are centered within a microsystem, expanding outward to mesosystem, and macrosystem. Each of these different layers impact learners. Over time, this theory was revised to include the impact that time and processing has on learner development. It is over time and with mental processing that what has been taken in makes sense to a learner.]]> 2018-07-15 00:43:59 UTC https://padlet.com/aplag00601/ev1exub3i9zh/wish/270210224 aplag00601 https://padlet.com/aplag00601/ev1exub3i9zh/wish/270210387 The third and final theorist I studied is Lev Vygotsky. He is the father of the Social Development Theory. Vygotsky spent time researching the development of cognition and its relation to learning and education. A fundamental role in the development of a child's cognition and education is social interaction in connection with culture and language. A culture affects language and social interactions; without language, there are less social interactions and opportunity to promote discussion - whether it be internally or externally. Social interactions need to take place externally with others and then internally with one's self. It is important to understand that without experiences with social interactions, children are unable to make sense of information and learn. Every person needs to construct their own understanding of the world around them, language, culture and social interactions aid in this. In addition, Vygotsky introduced the Zone of Proximal Development.  The concept of the Zone of Proximal Development is that, although a student may only be able to complete specific tasks on one's own, with the assistance of and interaction with someone else who knows more, you can extend your learning and learn more with that interaction and assistance.]]> 2018-07-15 00:52:28 UTC https://padlet.com/aplag00601/ev1exub3i9zh/wish/270210387 aplag00601 https://padlet.com/aplag00601/ev1exub3i9zh/wish/270210393 2018-07-15 00:52:47 UTC https://padlet.com/aplag00601/ev1exub3i9zh/wish/270210393 aplag00601 https://padlet.com/aplag00601/ev1exub3i9zh/wish/270210405 2018-07-15 00:53:12 UTC https://padlet.com/aplag00601/ev1exub3i9zh/wish/270210405 aplag00601 https://padlet.com/aplag00601/ev1exub3i9zh/wish/270210415 Please review the Venn Diagram below, to see the details of the three theories explained above compared in a visual manner. I used the web tools at canva.com to create this visual representation.]]> 2018-07-15 00:53:44 UTC https://padlet.com/aplag00601/ev1exub3i9zh/wish/270210415 aplag00601 https://padlet.com/aplag00601/ev1exub3i9zh/wish/270210419 Please note that for my works sited I referenced recommendations from the Purdue Online Writing Lab (see link below) as well as A Pocket Style Manual by Diana Hacker and Nancy Sommers, sixth edition.

The references for the information in this Padlet are as follows:

Culatta, Richard. "Social Development Theory (Lev Vygotsky)." InstructionalDesign.org. InnovativeLearning.org. Web. 14 July 2018.

Zhou, Molly and Brown, David. "Educational Learning Theories: 2nd Edition" (2015). Education Open Textbooks. Web 14 July 2018.

Other tools I used included www.canva.com for the Venn Diagram visual as well as wordle.net to create the visual word displays.






]]> 2018-07-15 00:53:56 UTC https://padlet.com/aplag00601/ev1exub3i9zh/wish/270210419 aplag00601 https://padlet.com/aplag00601/ev1exub3i9zh/wish/270211689 Through my study and learning I learned that each of these theorists placed much importance upon the learner instead of the teacher. For the most part, the onus is on the student to process material and information. Through social interactions, discussions, and or experiences, a student makes meaning. I feel this is striking and important to consider with relation to 21^st century learning and teaching. Much of 21^st century learning relies on technology, which can often isolate learners and does not inherently promote discussion. As education evolves, it does provide more and more experiences, which is as research shows, are beneficial to student learning. It will be important to provide opportunities for processing and discussion, rather than pushing forward too quickly or on one’s own. My vision of teaching, technology, and learning aligns with this and is as follows: although each of the stated entities is independent inherently independent, they converge in order to cultivate one another in such a manner that is boundless and amorphous, yet grows through a nurturing and fluid collaboration. Advances made and knowledge discovered by each stakeholder is shared in a collaborative environment that provides an opportunity for all to participate. Since I see that learning is fluid and discussion promotes the back and forth of information. Discussion and experience are necessary for collaboration to exist.]]> 2018-07-15 02:06:37 UTC https://padlet.com/aplag00601/ev1exub3i9zh/wish/270211689