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2.2 Theories of Intelligence There are few topics in the field of educational psychology which attract greater interest and controversy than ‘intelligence’. In this Unit, you will be asked to offer your own views of the concept as a basis for critically evaluating Howard Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences. After comparing his ideas with traditional theories of intelligence, you will consider some implications of his views for classroom practice. 2.3 Skinner and Piaget There are many possible approaches to learning theory in the classroom. In this Unit, you will be introduced to the work of behaviourist, B.F.Skinner, and cognitive- interactionist, Jean Piaget, each of whom represents a major family of 20 th century learning theory. You will be asked to read some of the original writing of each psychologist and make up your own mind about the value of their respective ideas for classroom practice. 2.4 Vygotsky In this Unit, you will be introduced to Vygotsky’s social theory of mind and its implications for classroom teaching. In his short life, Vygotsky (1896-1934) offered an alternative to Piaget’s model of the child as a ‘lone scientist’ in arguing that infants are born as social beings and that all learning is social. He believed that “we become ourselves through others”. The Unit will encourage you to explore some of Vygotsky’s central ideas in relation to your own work in the classroom. 7 MODULE 2 STUDY GUIDE: ‘UNDERSTANDING LEARNING’ As you complete the activities in the Module 2 Units, please indicate in very general terms, in the ‘comment’ column below, how you felt about each activity. You do not need to complete every activity in this module. You must complete the whole of Unit 1, ‘Motivation for Learning’. Please then complete the first three activities in each of Units 2-4. Finally, choose one of Units 2-4 to complete to the end. In preparation for your Skype tutorial discussion about Module 2, you should identify two or three activities in your chosen Units which you found particularly interesting, significant or challenging. After discussion about these activities during the tutorial, your tutor will sign off the Module sheet to indicate satisfactory completion. Before the Module can be fully signed off on the Student Database, you will also need to pass the Module 2 assignment, ‘Learning in Theory and Practice’. ACTIVITY SUGGESTED TIMING COMMENT Download 277.76 Kb. Do'stlaringiz bilan baham: |
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