From what we’ve learned this week, three different learning theories have helped us recognize three different learning methods and their advantages and disadvantages.
I think this learning theory is very suitable for some practical courses, such as experimental physics, mechanical engineering and so on. Moreover, Behaviorism pays more attention to restoring discipline operation, which greatly reduces errors in practical operation and enhances the understanding of discipline.
Cognitive theories is opposite of behaviourist theories, it focuses more on reading and understanding, which I think is suitable for theoretical subjects, such as theoretical physics, philosophy, history and so on. On the other hand, cognitive theories foucs on learner’s memories of the subject, it ensures that the learner understand the theories behind the subject.
Constructivist theories is my favorite theory, which is to having students work in their own fields and summarize what they are learning can help students develop more innovative content based on what they already know.
References
https://www.learning-theories.com/category/behaviorist-theories
https://www.learning-theories.com/category/cognitive-theories
https://www.learning-theories.com/category/constructivist-theories
Thank you for summarizing three different learning theories. My own post did not focus on their advantages and disadvantages, so your summary has benefited me a lot. Especially thank you for your analysis of constructivist theory. Thank you for pointing out that innovation has become a topic related to this theory.
Hi Zhiwen:
You did a nice application about which kind of subjects are suitable for behaviourist theory and cognitive theory. My major is psychology, I usually have bunch of article need to read and theories need to memorize. Like what you summarized for cognitive theory, I have to understand all information that behind the theory. Otherwise, I don’t know how to apply these theory into daily life.