This assessment task requires you to describe the key characteristics of learning according to behaviourism, cognitive learning theory, and constructivism, and to provide an authentic example of each.

This assessment should be written in third person does not need to have introduction or conclusion just write the heading of each theory and talk about it

This assessment task requires you to describe the key characteristics of learning according to

Behaviourism, cognitive learning theory, and constructivism, and to provide an authentic example

of each.

You are also to provide an authentic example of each theory in practice.

Gathering authentic examples can be done via the following:

Observations when helping out/volunteering in a classroom.

Personal observations of family members - children, nephews, nieces, neighbors’ children etc.

Be creative with finding examples - Readings from reputable research.

For each learning theory, you are to write a 400-word explanation of the key ideas about learning

inherent within that theory. In other words, you are to address the question: how does this theory

define learning? You are also to provide an authentic example of each theory in practice. It would

be best if the examples come from your own observation or experience.

1. Explanation of each of the learning theories.

2. Inclusion of examples.

3. Your ability to communicate your understanding in writing.

4. Evidence of wide reading.

· You have demonstrated clear, precise, and correct knowledge and understanding of

each of the learning theories. Your explanations synthesise information from a range

of current and relevant scholarly sources.

· Your examples demonstrate mature and insightful knowledge of each theory and

show clear delineation between them.

· Your submission is coherent and well-structured.

· Your use of evidence demonstrates familiarity with the current field of research, and

your statements are consistently supported with relevant and recent scholarly

references.

· Conventions of written academic English (spelling, punctuation and grammar) are

adhered to. Obvious care and attention has been taken in the proofreading and

editing of the final submission.

· Conventions of APA referencing have been followed and the reference list is

generally correct.

You can use these references ( must use scholarly reference and current one )

Eggen, P. & Kauchak, D. (2013). Educational psychology: Windows on classrooms (9th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.

Lapic, S. (2009). Positive reinforcement: The Big Bang Theory [video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JA96Fba-WHk

nessymon. (2012). Behaviourism 101 [video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RU0zEGWp56Y

Ormrod, J. E. (2011). Human learning (6th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson Education.

Brainrulesbook. (2008, February 5). Schema [video file]. Retrieved from www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzbRpMlEHzM&list=UUbWA8Xkwm1xQFNGDm6obyEQ&index=49&feature=plcp

Eggen, P. & Kauchak, D. (2013). Educational psychology: Windows on classrooms (9th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.

Loughran, J. (2010). What expert teachers do: Enhancing professional knowledge for classroom practice. New York: Allen & Unwin.

Bhattacharya, K. & Han, S. (2012). Piaget and cognitive development. Retrieved from http://epltt.coe.uga.edu/index.php?title=Piaget%27s_Constructivism

Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (2013). Innovation in education. Retrieved from www.education.vic.gov.au/researchinnovation/resources/technology.htm

Hein, G. (2012). Constructivist learning theory . Retrieved from www.exploratorium.edu/IFI/resources/constructivistlearning.html

McLeod, S. (2014). Lev Vygotsky. Retrieved from www.simplypsychology.org/vygotsky.html

Woolfolk, A. (2005). Educational psychology (9th ed.). Allyn and Bacon/Pearson