Leaning perspectives for elementary students
At the elementary level, there are 3 major perspectives of learning that include;
Behaviorist perspective- according to this perspective, all behavior, and thus learning occurs as a result of some external stimuli. In this case, the elementary student learns how to act depending on how he or she handles rewards and punishments. According to the perspective, the student also learns how to do something they observed. Physical demonstration is important for educators that believe in this theory. While depending on how the child handles the punishment or rewards that follow the action, their behavior may or may not be repeated.
Cognitive perspective- according to this particular perspective learning …show more content…
For instance, in the 4th grade, the teacher can use theory and practical to explain how to tell the direction of wind using a wind vane. In such a case, the student can visualize what was explained in theory and thus develop a long term memory of such information. However, by teaching only through the use of theory, and without repeating or using practical that will enhance understanding, the students are more likely to forget what they learnt, and this may not be remembered well after the lesson has ended. As a result, cognitive strategies are developed, and the student gets a better understanding, which he or she can use to explain a similar situation in future.
Constructivist perspective
This perspective emphasizes on the shift from a passive information transfer to an active problem solving. As such, the students will most likely create their personal interpretation of the world of information to what makes more sense to them. For instance, when the teacher or instructors asks the student to make their own wind sock after watching a demonstration, this helps them actively engage in the lesson. The level of learning in such a case can be measured by determining the ability of the students to apply the knowledge they gained to facilitate thinking in real life
At the elementary level, there are 3 major perspectives of learning that include;
Behaviorist perspective- according to this perspective, all behavior, and thus learning occurs as a result of some external stimuli. In this case, the elementary student learns how to act depending on how he or she handles rewards and punishments. According to the perspective, the student also learns how to do something they observed. Physical demonstration is important for educators that believe in this theory. While depending on how the child handles the punishment or rewards that follow the action, their behavior may or may not be repeated.
Cognitive perspective- according to this particular perspective learning …show more content…
For instance, in the 4th grade, the teacher can use theory and practical to explain how to tell the direction of wind using a wind vane. In such a case, the student can visualize what was explained in theory and thus develop a long term memory of such information. However, by teaching only through the use of theory, and without repeating or using practical that will enhance understanding, the students are more likely to forget what they learnt, and this may not be remembered well after the lesson has ended. As a result, cognitive strategies are developed, and the student gets a better understanding, which he or she can use to explain a similar situation in future.
Constructivist perspective
This perspective emphasizes on the shift from a passive information transfer to an active problem solving. As such, the students will most likely create their personal interpretation of the world of information to what makes more sense to them. For instance, when the teacher or instructors asks the student to make their own wind sock after watching a demonstration, this helps them actively engage in the lesson. The level of learning in such a case can be measured by determining the ability of the students to apply the knowledge they gained to facilitate thinking in real life