Bruner
Cognitivism:
Theory of "Discovery Learning" Constructivist. Children solve problems using prior examples, reflection
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Piaget
Stages of Cognition:
4 stages of development: sensorimotor, pre-operational (egocentric, magical thinking, 2-7), concrete operational (logic begins, 7-11), formal operational (abstract logic)
Bloom
Taxonomy of Cognitive Levels: Knowledge, Comprehension, Application, Analysis, Synthesis, Evaluation
Marzano/Pickering
Research Based Instruction: using research-based instructional strategies maximizes teachers' ability to enhance student achievement.
McTighe
Big Idea/Assessment: Use analysis of achievement data to develop improvement plan
Gardner
Multiple Intelligences:, 1943-present; Field: intelligence; Contributions: devised the theory of multiple intelligences (logical-mathematic, spatial, bodily-kinesthetic, intrapersonal, linguistic, musical, interpersonal, naturalistic)
Vygotsky
Social Learning Theory:
Believed that cognitive development was largely the result of the child's interaction with members of his or her own culture rather than his or her interaction with concrete objects
Maslow
Hierarchy of Needs:
(level 1) Physiological Needs, (level 2) Safety and Security, (level 3) Relationships, Love and Affection, (level 4) Self Esteem, (level 5) Self Actualization
Erickson
Emotional Learning:
Adolescence (12-18): Identity vs Role Confusion: develop sense of morality, strong affiliations, devotion to causes, friends, and ideals to form identity. Stage where ss question themselves. WHO AM I? --> confusion and worthlessness.
metacognition
refers to the ability to think about one's cognitive processes.
schema
A concept or framework that organizes and interprets information.
transfer
The concept of transferring one's knowledge and skills from one problem-solving situation to another.
self-efficacy
An individual's belief that he or she is capable of performing a task.
constructivism
A philosophy of learning based on the premise that people construct their own undrstanding of the world they live in through reflection on experiences.
self-regulation
Children's ability to conform to parental standards of behavior without direct supervision, mid childhood, varies on expectations/gender, authoritative parents [Show Less]