By linking primary learning research and educational practice, translating theory into practice it serves the ability to translate relatable aspects of learning theories into optimal instructional action. In order to achieve the goal two sets of skills and knowledge are required. The designer would have to understand the position of the practitioner, and the ability to diagnose and analyze practical learning diagnosis. Besides understanding the position, bridging and linking applications with research is necessary. Moreover learning theory and research acts as the source of verified instructional strategies when people need to select a solution to overcome problems. The author has introduced three different learning theories: behaviourism, cognitivism and constructivism. With behaviourism, learning is achieved under specific environmental stimuli with a proper response. One example of behaviourism from my personal experience would be my mom treating me with a gift when I got all A’s for the final score which is a type of positive reinforcement so that I would work hard in the future to get rewarded. However behavioural principles are challenging to imply when higher-level skills(e.g. critical thinking) are required. Cognitivism focuses on how people acquire, process and store knowledge, it suggested that learning happens when people are engaging with the information they have learned and relate back to existing knowledge. One personal experience with using cognitivism would be implying the knowledge I have learned from school to my co-op, where I implied my understanding of the healthcare system and knowledge of computer science to solve problems during my co-op. Constructivism may be considered a branch of cognitivism that equates learning with creating meaning from experience, it emphasizes the importance of learners building their own understanding of the world. One personal example of demonstrating constructivism would be a course I have recently taken, where I was asked to create an assessment tool on ethics and values. I had to reflect on my personal value and ethics and justify when they are important to me and to others.

 

Based on my reading I would consider my current instruction style to be cognitivist where I try to imply prior knowledge to solve problems both academically and in daily life. I often apply cognitivism when I am working on a project where I used my research skills to find information that I believe is useful to the project and can provide proof for the statement.

 

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