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1 - Topic 1; Children Learn through Conditioning, Reinforcement and ObservationThis topic discusses what learning is and how children learn through conditioning (Pavlov, 1928), via operant conditioning (Skinner, 1938), and through observation (Bandura, 1941).
Topic Outcomes
Upon completion of Topic 1, you will be able to do the following:
- Explain what learning is
- Discuss how classical conditioning describes how children learn
- Suggest how operant conditioning explains how children learn
- Describe how children learn through observation
- Relate how the different theories are applied in the classroom.
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2 - Topic 2: How Children Learn according to Piaget, Vygotsky, Ausubel and Kohler Topic OverviewThis topic discusses the theories proposed by Piaget, Vygotsky, Ausubel and Kohler on how children learn.
Topic Outcomes
Upon completion of this topic, you will be able to:
- Explain Piaget's theory on how children learn
- Describe how Piaget's theory is applied in the classroom
- Explain Vygotsky's theory on how children learn
- Describe how Vygotsky's theory is applied in the classroom
- Describe Ausubel's theory and its application in the classroom
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3 - Topic 3: Information Processing and How Children Learn OverviewThis topic examines the information processing model which explains how children learn. Also discussed are general principles of learning based on different theories that may be applied to teaching.
Topic Outcomes
Upon completion of this topic, you will be able to do the following:
- Explain the information processing model
- Describe sensory memory
- Discuss the role and purpose of working memory
- List the features of long term memory
- Explain the nine (9) principles which describe how children learn
This microcourse discusses the theories explaining how children learn. Topics in the course focus on classical and operant conditioning, observational learning, meaningful learning, and the information processing model. This knowledge of how children will help teachers and parents to better understand the children in the classroom or at home. This microcourse consists of 3 topics.
What Skills Will You Gain?
- Understand how children learn.
- Apply principles of how children learn in the classroom.
You will be awarded a Certificate of Achievement based on the:
- Submission of TWO (2) short essays and achieved the required standard.
- The essays are based on the learning materials and your experience as a teacher or parent who are interested in how children learn.
| 1 - Explain the different theories explaining how children learn |
| 2 - Analyse the roles adults play in enhancing learning in children |
| 3 - Create an environment that will promote learning in children |
Ms. Vennyssa Anak Anthony
Designation : Lecturer
Education
- Master in Early Childhood Education, Universiti Perguruan Sultan Idris (UPSI), Malaysia, 2018
- Bachelor in Early Childhood Education, Universiti Tun Abdul Razak (UNITAR), Malaysia, 2014
About the Instructor
- Lecturer, School of Education & Cognitive Sciences (SECS), AeU
- Programme Coordinator (Graduate Diploma (Early Childhood Education) (GDECE)
- 4 years of experience in academia/education at private kindergarten
- 6 years of experience in academia/education at private universities and higher education institutions
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1 - Certificate of Completion
Completion of:
- Course notes/readings
- Course learning activities
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What’s included
- 3 Topics
- Certificate
- 3 Learning Outcomes
- Self-Paced Learning
- 8 Days Duration
