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1. Observational Learning Theory
Observational learning occurs when an organism's or human beings responding is influenced by the observation of others, who are called models. In observational learning, an observer attends to and stores a mental representation of a model's behaviour (for example, showing off) and its consequences (such as approval or disapproval from others). According to social cognitive theory, many of our characteristic responses are acquired through observation of other's behaviours. The best way to remember this theory is to use the saying "monkey see, monkey do".
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Observational learning occurs when an organism's or human beings responding is influenced by the observation of others, who are called models. In observational learning, an observer attends to and stores a mental representation of a model's behaviour (for example, showing off) and its consequences (such as approval or disapproval from others). According to social cognitive theory, many of our characteristic responses are acquired through observation of other's behaviours. The best way to remember this theory is to use the saying "monkey see, monkey do".
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2. Operant Conditioning
Operant Conditioning is a form of learning in which voluntary responses come to be controlled by their consequences. The study was lead by B.F Skinner, a Harvard University psychologist who studied simple responses made by rats and pigeons. Skinner demonstrated that organisms tend to repeat those responses that are followed by favorable consequences, and they tend not to repeat those responses that are followed by neutral or unfavorable consequences. View the video below to learn more about operant conditioning.
Operant Conditioning is a form of learning in which voluntary responses come to be controlled by their consequences. The study was lead by B.F Skinner, a Harvard University psychologist who studied simple responses made by rats and pigeons. Skinner demonstrated that organisms tend to repeat those responses that are followed by favorable consequences, and they tend not to repeat those responses that are followed by neutral or unfavorable consequences. View the video below to learn more about operant conditioning.
3. Experiential Learning
Experiential learning is the process of learning from experience. The first stage is to experience or engage in the activity. The second stage is sharing your reactions and observations from the experience. Thereafter, the patterns and dynamics are determined and analyzed. Inferences are made and principles can be derived in this stage. The final stage is applying those plans to use learning in new situations. Remember, experience is like a catalyst that boosts the learning process, so attempt to learn alot of information through your experiences.
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Experiential learning is the process of learning from experience. The first stage is to experience or engage in the activity. The second stage is sharing your reactions and observations from the experience. Thereafter, the patterns and dynamics are determined and analyzed. Inferences are made and principles can be derived in this stage. The final stage is applying those plans to use learning in new situations. Remember, experience is like a catalyst that boosts the learning process, so attempt to learn alot of information through your experiences.
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4. Activist Learning
Activist learning is an intentional strategy for creating knowledge characterized by taking action and learning by doing. Activists need to get their hands dirty, to dive in with both feet first. Activists have an open-minded approach to learning, involving themselves fully, and without bias in new experiences.
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Activist learning is an intentional strategy for creating knowledge characterized by taking action and learning by doing. Activists need to get their hands dirty, to dive in with both feet first. Activists have an open-minded approach to learning, involving themselves fully, and without bias in new experiences.
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5. Cooperative Learning
Cooperative learning is an approach in which small teams, each with students of different levels of ability, use a variety of learning activities to improve their understanding of a subject. Each member of the team is responsible for not only learning what is taught, but also helping their fellow teammates learn, thus creating a learning community, and an atmosphere of achievement.
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Cooperative learning is an approach in which small teams, each with students of different levels of ability, use a variety of learning activities to improve their understanding of a subject. Each member of the team is responsible for not only learning what is taught, but also helping their fellow teammates learn, thus creating a learning community, and an atmosphere of achievement.
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6. Self-regulatory Learning
Self-regulatory learners direct and control ones own learning. It is the process of taking control and evaluating your own learning and behavior. This type of learning is broken down into four phases, the first being identifying your task or task perception. Thereafter there is a planning phase where goals are set. The third stage entails enacting and adaption towards progress. The final stage is where the goal is attained and reached.
Self-regulatory learners direct and control ones own learning. It is the process of taking control and evaluating your own learning and behavior. This type of learning is broken down into four phases, the first being identifying your task or task perception. Thereafter there is a planning phase where goals are set. The third stage entails enacting and adaption towards progress. The final stage is where the goal is attained and reached.