Learning with e's

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

The Theory Not to be confused with constructivism, constructionism is a cognitive theory that relates to learning by making things. It was used to great effect as early as the 1960s so that children could learn how to programme floor robots known as Turtles. Anderson ACT-R Cognitive Architecture 2. Reference Papert, S.

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Learning with e's

DECEMBER 16, 2016

My most recent post featured locus of control theory, and today's post is about the Pygmalion Effect in education. The theory Robert Rosethal and Leonora Jacobson conducted studies in American schools during the 1960s focused on the effect teachers can have on the learning performances of children. Previous posts in this series: 1.

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Learning with e's

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

This can be a desirable effect if the student is required to learn something deeply and reason about its significance. Clearly, presenting problems is a more effective pedagogical approach than giving answers, especially if the aim is to encourage independent learning. Anderson ACT-R Cognitive Architecture 2.

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