A small view about different learning theories.

1. THEORIES
OF
LEARNING
Cathleen Buenafe
Reporter

2. How people do learn?

3. The S-R Bond Theory
Behaviorism
Gestalt Theory
Functionalism
Theoretical Frameworks

4. The S-R Bond Theory
It is assumed that through conditioning
specific responses can be directly linked
with a particullar stimuli. These bonds are
the results of biological processes in the
human system.

5. Behaviorism
This theory assumes that learning is a process of
building conditioned reflexes through the
substitution of one stimulus for another. It
completely denies the existence to instincts or
inborn tendencies of the individual. It is inferred
that almost all that an individual becomes in
relation to this theory is a matter of
conditioning of reflexes.

6. Gestalt Theory
This theory of learning emphasizes use of
instimct as basic principle and is opposed
to trial and error. Learning in terms of
modification of behavior that takes place
in meaningful patterns and Gestalt stresses
configuration.

7. Functionalism
This theory assumes that behavior and
mental processes are adaptive (functional).
This states individual to a changing
environment to maintain equilibrium.

8. INFORMATION PROCESSING THEORY
▪ concept of man
BEHAVIORAL THEORIES OF LEARNING
▪ Classical Conditioning Theory
▪ Operant Conditioning Theory

9. INFORMATION PROCESSING
THEORY
▪ computer=brainworks
▪ information perceived -> information is
stored in the memory -> memory retrives
to solve problem

10. Concepts of Man
1. Gestalt and field theories – Human minds
are inherently endowed with natural
capacities. The faculties of reasoning,
remembering and imagining which grow
with the exercise.

11. Concepts of Man
2. Behaviorist Theory – a system of dynamic
forces attempting to maintain a balance
or equilibrium in response to other
energy system in physical world with
which he continously interacts through his
sense organs.

12. BEHAVIORAL THEORIES OF
LEARNING
▪ Man is a collection of responses to
specific stimuli. Each specific response
coresponds to an exact response to
particular stimuli and each of these can
be accounted for.

13. Ivan Pavlov
"Classical Conditioning Theory"
An individual learns when previously
neural atimulus is paired with an
unconditioned stimulus until the neural
stimulus ecokes a conditioned response.

14. Some classical conditioning as applied to
classroom teaching are:
1. Facilitate/assist emotional, behavioral and
cognitive response to neural stimulus through
definite association with stimuli.
2. Establish positive association between
teaching and learning activities.
3. Relate learning activities with pleasant
experiences.

15. Some classical conditioning as applied to
classroom teaching are:
4. Guide every learner to meaningful activities
to experience success.
5. Maintain and sustain a wholesome learning
environment.
6. Develop skills in recognitions to enable the
learners to distinguish and generalize the
prevailing condition.

16. B.F. Skinner
"Operant Conditioning Theory"
This learning process theory continous to
support the behaviorist tradition of the privacy
of environmental conditions and events in
bringing about behavioral change. An
individual learns that desired responces
because he is rewarded for doing. and learns
to avoid responses because he is punished for
doing.