Week 3- Learning Theory 1

Question 2: Can you describe each of the two main elements of Behavior Learning Theory using your own words?

I agree with the level 2 placement of this question according to Bloom's Taxonomy.

The two main elements of the Behavior Learning Theory include changes in behavior or attitude based on the stimulus presented and instructors becoming aware of student reactions to stimulus presented.  For example, a teacher writes names of individuals on the board who are chatty during lesson instruction.

Question 4: Analyze why a four-year-old may wave their hand, palm facing instead of facing out when saying "hello" to a friend.

I would disagree with the level four placement and put it in level 3 placement because this questions really asks the student to recall previously learned topics and applying this to a new situation.

A four year old will wave with his turned in because according to Piaget's theory of development he has not yet phased out of egocentric thinking. This thinking says, children at this age look at the world only from one's own point of view. If the hand does not see his hand waving he does not believe he is actually engaging in the act of waving. In order to understand that he is waving to his friend he must actually see his hand waving.


Question 6: What did you learn from this article that will help you to become a better teacher.

I agree with this level 6 placement of this question. This question asks you to evaluate and then produce an idea from the material presented.

From the Kruse article, I learned that in order to understand comprehension in individual learners, we must grasp the basic learning theories outline by Kruse. Once we wrap your mind around understanding that people learning according to different theories and not just one works, you will be able to tailor your teaching skills to target all students.