Assignment #5: Traditional Learning Theories
Conduct a web search and find descriptions of behavioral, constructivism, and cognitive theories. Provide examples of teaching methods for each theory in a 3-4 page paper.
Include at least three references. Refer to Chapters 9 and 10, Merriam, Baumgartner, and Caffarella and the references in the text for authors and titles to examine the issues more closely. In addition, you may conduct an Internet search for articles. The articles must have an author, title, and date.o This paper should adhere to APA style standards including the following: Double space, 1 margins, New Times Roman 12pt. font, in-text citation of references, title page and a reference page (title page and reference page are not counted as content pages).Course outcome in focus:
Examine the basic principles of selected teaching and learning theories.
Compare and contrast theoretical orientation in race, class and gender in adult learning.
Analyze adult learning from selected worldviews.
Supporting topics:
Traditional theories or perspectives of learning
Behaviorist theory
Cognitivist theory
Social cognitive view
Constructivist view
Humanistic view
Adult development four approaches
Integrative perspectivesWeekly Activities:Reading:
Chapters 11 and 12, Merriam, Baumgartner, and Caffarella Lecture/discussion on traditional learning theories Activity: Major views of learning perspectives Lecture/discussion on adult development