The Science of Learning
Deliverable 3 – Learning Theories
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Competency
Distinguish between the major learning theories.
Student Success Criteria
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Scenario
In your pre-observation conversation with Dr. Lydia, she asks for your guidance on distinguishing between major learning theories. You decide to create a brief chart as a quick reference showing the differences between Behaviorism and Constructivism as they pertain to adult learners like those in Dr. Lydia’s class.
Instructions
Create a chart comparing Behaviorism and Constructivism. Include the following elements:
· Definition of the theory
· Role of the learner and instructor
· Focus of learning and the process
· Assessment approach
· Learning environment
· Resources
After completing the chart, summarize which learning theory is the best fit for adult learners and why.
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Rubric Details
Maximum Score
80 points
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Theory Definition
10 possible points (12.5%)
Mastery Advanced/exceeds achievement
Thorough and accurate definitions of behaviorism and constructivism.
10
Proficiency Clear/effective achievement
Strong definitions of behaviorism and constructivism.
8
Competence Adequate/basic achievement
Basic definitions of behaviorism and constructivism.
7
Emerging Limited/growing achievement
Vague definitions of behaviorism and constructivism.
5
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Role of Learner and Instructor
10 possible points (12.5%)
Mastery Advanced/exceeds achievement
Thorough and accurate comparison of the role of the learner and instructor.
10
Proficiency Clear/effective achievement
Strong comparison of the role of the learner and instructor.
8
Competence Adequate/basic achievement
Basic comparison of the role of the learner and instructor.
7
Emerging Limited/growing achievement
Vague comparison of the role of the learner and instructor.
5
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Focus of Learning and Process
10 possible points (12.5%)
Mastery Advanced/exceeds achievement
Thorough and accurate examination of the focus of learning and process.
10
Proficiency Clear/effective achievement
Strong examination of the focus of learning and process.
8
Competence Adequate/basic achievement
Basic examination of the focus of learning and process.
7
Emerging Limited/growing achievement
Vague examination of the focus of learning and process.
5
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Did not submit.
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Assessment Approach
10 possible points (12.5%)
Mastery Advanced/exceeds achievement
Thorough and accurate explanation of assessment approach.
10
Proficiency Clear/effective achievement
Strong explanation of assessment approach.
8
Competence Adequate/basic achievement
Basic explanation of assessment approach.
7
Emerging Limited/growing achievement
Vague explanation of assessment approach.
5
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Did not submit.
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Learning Environment
10 possible points (12.5%)
Mastery Advanced/exceeds achievement
Thorough and accurate description of the learning environment.
10
Proficiency Clear/effective achievement
Strong description of the learning environment.
8
Competence Adequate/basic achievement
Basic description of the learning environment.
7
Emerging Limited/growing achievement
Vague description of the learning environment.
5
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Did not submit.
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Resources
10 possible points (12.5%)
Mastery Advanced/exceeds achievement
Thorough and accurate provision of resources.
10
Proficiency Clear/effective achievement
Strong provision of resources.
8
Competence Adequate/basic achievement
Basic provision of resources.
7
Emerging Limited/growing achievement
Vague provision of resources.
5
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Summary
20 possible points (25%)
Mastery Advanced/exceeds achievement
Thorough and accurate summary explaining which learning theory is best for adult learners.
20
Proficiency Clear/effective achievement
Strong summary explaining which learning theory is best for adult learners.
17
Competence Adequate/basic achievement
Basic summary explaining which learning theory is best for adult learners.
15
Emerging Limited/growing achievement
Vague summary explaining which learning theory is best for adult learners.
11
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Did not submit.
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