Learning Theories

MIST 520 Learning Theories

Narratives and Outcomes:
This course provided me with an in depth knowledge of behavioral, cognitive, social, and biological theories of learning, with their instructional implications. By the end of the course I have been able to:

• Evaluate and apply appropriate learning theories: behavioral, cognitive, social, etc.
• Select appropriate pedagogy according to specific delivery model and learner outcome.
• Develop an awareness of cultural diversity in learning traits.
• Understand myself as a learner and apply that knowledge to my own learning.

Samples:
Here are just samples of the topics that have been covered in this course.

• Behaviorism
• Cognitive Development
• Social Development
• Motivation

Evidence:

• Group Assignment Week 3
• Group Assignment Week 9

Text Books:
Driscoll, M. P. (2005). Psychology of Learning for Instruction, 3rd Edition.  Allyn & Bacon: Boston. This was the main text book of the course in addition to the weekly assignments, group assignments, weekly journals and participating in the course discussion board.