I agree with Kerr's s conclusion that "isms are important as a filter, just not a blinker". His statement could mean that yes all of these behavior/learning theories are important, but not one is the be all end all. And as Kapp states as educators we should take the best of all to help us examine how our students learn and how they view ideas and thoughts and what they think about their thinking. We know that all of us learn differently, we could all see the same sight and give different explanations. That's because we all view things differently.
Kerr, B. (2007, January 1). _isms as filter, not blinker [Web log post]. Retrieved from http://billkerr2.blogspot.com/2007/01/isms-as-filter-not-blinker.html
Kapp, K. (2007, January 2). Out and about: Discussion on educational schools of thought [Web log post]. Retrieved from http://www.kaplaneduneering.com/kappnotes/index.php/2007/01/out-and-about-discussion-on-educational/
Kerr, B. (2007, January 1). _isms as filter, not blinker [Web log post]. Retrieved from http://billkerr2.blogspot.com/2007/01/isms-as-filter-not-blinker.html
Kapp, K. (2007, January 2). Out and about: Discussion on educational schools of thought [Web log post]. Retrieved from http://www.kaplaneduneering.com/kappnotes/index.php/2007/01/out-and-about-discussion-on-educational/
Kimberly,
ReplyDeleteI have to agree that instructors need to have a broad perspective to be able to reach the diverse student populations. Do you think we have enough theories to choose from to justify this eclectic view?
Kim
ReplyDeleteI agree we should take the best of all learning theories and one in the correct manner. Do you have a learning theory use each that you like to use the most when teaching in the classroom? I have found out the behaviorism is the most widely used, even with the new text books and technology being used introduced. In addition, I do not like the behaviorism as an overall theory. I like to use a little of each.
Hi Michael,
ReplyDeleteI don't think that we we will ever have enough theories. I feel the more that educator study, and learn about the way people learn, we will continually have new studies, new theories, and new isms. Do you agree or disagree?
Kimberly,
ReplyDeleteWe seem to have enough in the way of 'isms' in learning theory. Especially when one considers that connectivism will put together almost any system for learning we want. What do you see as some of the obstacles being encountered by the teaching community that could be readily addressed by connectivism?