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Learning Theories
Mark Ediger, Monica Pitts, Shawntell Warr, Brandi Williams
November 10, 2014
AET 500
Mary Joseph-Martin
Introduction
• Thorndike's Learning Theory
– Behavioral
• Gestalt's Learning Theory
– Cognitive
Thorndike's Learning Theory
• Laws of Learning
• Rewarding connections
• Learners make connections to be rewarded
• Instructors rewarding learners
Thorndike's Learning Theory
• Predict
Performance
• Experiential
Analysis
• Test Performance
• Control of
Intellectual
Functioning
Gestalt's Learning Theory
•People process information
•Perception, Insight, & Meaning
•Make connections
•Learners & mental processes are first
Thorndike’s Effect
• Traditional Classroom- recognition in front
of peers, instant feedback to motivate
• Online Classroom- feedback may be
delayed which deters positive response,
outside stimuli can motivate or deter student
response
Gestalt’s Effect
• Traditional Classroom- grouping students
based on their level of understanding,
learners can work together to make
connections
• Online Classroom- encourages
understanding on an individual level, easy
online access to additional learning tools
Thorndike’s Learning Theory VS. Gestalt's Learning Theory
THORDIKE’S research comprised a group of
experiments that required a voluntary behavioral
response from subjects. His experiments were referred
to as experiments instrumental conditioning and were
intended to conclude if animals problem solved through
reasoning or by a more rudimentary process.
GESTALT’S research suggest that perceptions are
influenced by past experiences. This perspective centers
around the belief that human consciousness is not
broken down into its elements.
Thorndike identified the Law of Effect – a satisfying effect
following the response strengthens the connection between
the stimulus and the behavior.
When approaching adult learners it is imperative to attempt
to satisfy the learner and build a connection in order to
foster a strong relationship and good learning environment
for the student.
According to Gesalt’s theory it is imperative to attempt to
learn about one’s past learning experience in order to gain
a positive future learning experience
References
• Behaviorism. (2014). Retrieved from
http://psychology.jrank.org/pages/72/Behaviorism.html
• F, C. (2011, September 11). Thorndike [Video file]. Retrieved from
Youtube website:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzNIV0mTROU
• Fritscher, Lisa. Cognitive Theory. About.com Guide. April, 2011.
http://phobias.about.com/od/glossary/g/cognitivethedef.htm
• Learning theory and intelligence. Estes, W. K. American Psychologist,
Vol 29(10), Oct 1974, 740-749