Today we were introduced to various methods of E-Learning via websites and videos, as well as images. We were shown some videos on the concepts of Behaviourism, Cognitivism and Sociocultural.
Behaviourism
Humans are either deterred (compelled) to carry out a certain action by the use of punishment (reards). Behaviourism kicks in when the treatment we received, as a result of executing the action, affects us in a positive or negative ways. It falls on the basis of selfish human nature to attain personal goals or satisfaction.
Cognitivism
Humans are constantly trying to make sense of the world they are living in; trying to rationalize their every actions and finding a purpose for each of them. It falls on the basis that humans are by nature, curious people and always seeking to discover new things. They have an intrinsic motivation to learn/know.
Sociocultural
This concept focuses on the person as being part of a collective system, rather than being individualist. Learning takes place when people interact with one another or with the system with which they are connected to/with. The cohesiveness of the system depends on the individuals themselves. Humans are placed within a certain system and function to the best of their personal skill or knowledge set, thus, developing their personal set of view points/opinions.
Assignment
I have read Mathilda, Jacintha Sim and Sim Zhi An's blog for the second week.
I commented on Mathilda's blog.
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Very good!
ReplyDeleteI do agree that due to our selfish nature, Behaviourism kicks in. But perhaps, we should also consider that learning is not directly related to attain personal goals or satisfaction only. I feel that people may choose to do the right things and not the wrong things simply because their morals and conscience tell them so, not solely to avoid the punishments. And yup, I agree again that we humans are curious creatures who are constantly trying to make sense of this world we are living in!
ReplyDeleteHey Gerald, that's a great summary of the 3 perspectives. Personally, i feel that the Behaviourist perspective is rather flawed because it builds on the assumption that there can only be 2 sides to learning - the right or the wrong. I think if we could adopt both the behaviourist and cognitive aspects, learning will definitely be much more meaningful. :)
ReplyDeleteClear and concise summary of the theories!
ReplyDeleteI was just pondering over this point, "The cohesiveness of the system depends on the individuals themselves. Humans are placed within a certain system and function to the best of their personal skill or knowledge set, thus, developing their personal set of view points/opinions." From this perspective, individuals play an essential role. Then what would happen if some individuals in a particular group do not function to their best. Does that mean the group would be disintegrated and no more sociocultural activities? Could there be any other factors affecting the cohesiveness of the system?