4 Stages of the Constructivist Learning Model
In this article we shall look at the four main stages of the constructivist Learning used in science education, which are complementary, and which have been adopted by the constructivism theory.
Psychology
THE PRINCIPLES AND FACTORS OF GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
Each child’s path or pattern of growth and development is determined by genetic and environmental factors. These are known as factors of growth and Development.
Meaning of Dreams. Learn about their 3 categories
When they were recalled after awakening the dreams were regarded as either the friendly or hostile manifestation of some higher powers, demoniacal and Divine. With the rise of scientific thought the whole of this expressive… Read More »Meaning of Dreams. Learn about their 3 categories
7 APPLICATIONS OF MOTIVATION TO CLASSROOM SITUATION
This post presents some of the applications of motivation to classroom situations. These can be helpful to teachers, parents and students.
4 Major Approaches of Motivation for Teachers
There are four major approaches of motivation that are commonly used in the learning and teaching environment.
The Humanistic Theory of Learning
INTRODUCTION TO THE THEORY Humanistic theory is a principle based on the appreciation of other human beings, unconditionally, for their self-fulfilment in life. Humanistic learning theory which came to effect after the behaviourist and the psychoanalysis theories.… Read More »The Humanistic Theory of Learning
The Gestalt Theory of Learning
Cognitive Field or Gestalt theory was formulated by a group of German Psychologists. The theory emphasizes insightful learning rather than mechanical conditioning. It is believed that meaningful learning can only take place through a sequence… Read More »The Gestalt Theory of Learning
Sobanukirwa Inkomoko nyirizina y’Iyigamyifatire 2
dusangira ubumenyi ku ngingo zinyuranye, ziganjemo ibijyanye n’ubuzima bw’umubiri n’ubwo mu mutwe, Iyigamyifatire, ubuzima busanzwe, ubumenyi ndetse n’ikoranabuhanga.
THE CONCEPT OF PSYCHOLOGY
Psychology as a branch of knowledge is devoted to the study of behaviour of human beings and animals. To this end, the relevance of psychology cannot be doubted
The Concept of Educational Psychology
Educational Psychology is an integral part of psychology which seeks to find how positive relationship/interaction can be established between the teacher, students and the learning process.
13 Main Branches of Psychology
There are many branches of psychology helping to study different characteristics an organism can exhibit at a particular time or situation.
Classical Conditioning Theory of Learning
Classical conditioning theory explains how an organism’s behaviour becomes paired with some stimuli/factors in the environment.
Theory of Operant Conditioning
Operant conditioning theory of learning was formulated by B.F. Skinner. Who was an American Psychologist. His theory came based on the lapses discovered in the classical conditioning theory. Skinner believed that classical conditioning explained only… Read More »Theory of Operant Conditioning
Social Learning Theory of Albert Bandura
Social learning theory explains human behaviour from the point of continuous reciprocal interaction between cognitive, behavioural and environmental influences.
THE THORNDIKE’S THEORY OF CONNECTIONISM
In this article, you will read the major three laws propounded by Thorndike on his theory of connectionism. He reveals that the foundation of learning is the association between sense impressions and impulses to action. The implications… Read More »THE THORNDIKE’S THEORY OF CONNECTIONISM
Child psychology Development in 5 Steps
Child psychology, also called child development, is the study of the psychological processes of children and, specifically, how these processes differ from those of adults
