Learning Theory 3

 

Consider the following quote from the Schunk text on p 257: “Learning and thinking occur in the context of learners’ beliefs about cognition, which differ as a function of personal, social, and cultural factors.”

To what extent do both social learning and constructivist approaches agree or disagree with the Schunk quote?

Be certain to explain how you understand the quote. What do you believe the quote is suggesting about student learners? Justify your explanations of social learning and constructivism by drawing from (and citing) the text.

As you construct your response, consider the role of communication skills in social learning and the constructivist approach. Also, consider the following concepts to help inspire your post. These are only suggestions to help you think about how to shape your response:

• Triadic reciprocity model of causality (Figure 4.1, p 120). If you conduct research on this topic beyond the text, it is also known as ‘Bandura’s reciprocal determinism’
• Process of observational learning (Table 4.3, pp 127-129)
• TARGET factors affecting motivation and learning (Table 6.6, p 255)
• APA-learner centered principles (Table 6.8, p 264)

As you reply to your peers, share your thoughts about their interpretations of the quote. Are their views of social learning and constructivism appropriately represented?