Title: Theories of Learning (Cont.)
Course: EPS 201: PSYCHOLOGY OF LEARNING (B) > Section: Lesson Three: Theories of Learning (Cont.)

Theories of Learning (Cont.)

Topic-level overview | Topic/week/section |
Topic name: | Theories of Learning (Cont.)
Aim of the topic: | The aim of the topic is to expose you to theories of learning and their relevance to the teaching and learning process
This topic covers:
1. Insightful theory of learning
2. Constructivist theory of learning
Intended learning outcomes:
At the end of this topic, you will be able to;

1. Explain the educational implications of insightful learning.
2. Describe the characteristics of constructivism in learning.

Overview of student activity

Overview of student activity: | The  video and the slide share links given in this section, will assist you in participating in the learning activities 3.1 and  3.2 which will contribute to the attainment of topic 3 learning outcomes.

Constructive alignment of topic level outcomes with module level outcomes, learning activities and assessment

Constructive alignment of topic level outcomes with module level outcomes, learning activities and assessment
Intended topic learning outcomes: | No of module-level outcome | Activity where students engage with this outcome | Where and how is this outcome assessed?
At the end of this topic, you will be able to:
1. Explain the educational implications of insightful learning | 1 & 2 | E-tivity 3.1 | Essay type of question in the LMS
1. Describe the characteristics of constructivism in learning | 1 & 2 | E-tivity 3.2 | Short answer type of question in the LMS

Module-level outcomes addressed:

Module-level outcomes addressed:
Topic 3 addresses module-level learning outcomes 1 and 2
Purpose of the topic/week/section:
The purpose of this topic is to enhance your knowledge of learning from a theoretical perspective and to evaluate the relevance of these theories to teaching and learning
Over to you: (a description of the process of the section)
This topic is a continuation of what we learnt in week two about theories of learning. In this week we will learn about two more theories namely constructivism and insightful. You will learn about these theories from the links provided.
Pre-topic activity: | Number of hours | 1 hour
1. Watch the video and discuss with one of two of your colleagues what the elephant is trying to achieve
2. Write three determinant factors that may have helped the elephant to achieve its objective
3. Post your answer to discussion forum 3.0
4. Read what your colleagues have posted and seek clarifications on factors that you had not thought about.
Face to face time: | Number of hours | 1 hour
Before online activity the moderator is expected to:

1. Introduce the insightful learning theory
2. Describe Kohler’s experiment of insightful learning
3. Discuss factors that influence insightful learning

E-tivity 3.1

Online activity: | Number of hours | 1 hour
What should students do?
E-tivity 3.1

Watch the video and Follow this link to read  the slide share by Thirumagal (2017) below. Using the

information on the resources provided;

Video

Link

1. Invite a colleague and work together to discuss educational implications of insightful

theory of learning to the teaching and learning process.

1. Post your work/answers  in the discussion forum 3.1
2. Comment on the posts from other colleagues with a view to enhancing them.
Where do they do it? | Discussion forum 3.1.
By when should they do it? | By the end of the end of the 3^rd day of the week.
E-moderator/tutor role
1. Encourage lurkers to participate
2. Stimulate further learning
3. Provide feedback on the learning progress
4. Close the discussion forum
How are the learning outcomes in this sub-topic assessed? | Number of hours | 1 hour
The learning outcomes will be assessed through short answer question.
How does this section link to other sections of the module?
It gives learners a background upon which they can compare other theories of learning in e-tivity 2.2, 2.3 and 2.4

Face to face time: | Number of hours | 1 hour
Before the online activity, the e-moderator is expected to:

1. Introduce in details the constructivist theory of learning
2. Discuss the relevance of constructivism in learning

E-tivity 3.2

Online activity: | Number of hours | 1 hour
What should students do?
E-tivity 3.2

Watch the video and read  slide share by Bien (2014) and;

1. Summarize the  characteristics of constructivism and post your summary to discussion forum provided.
2. Read and compare what your colleagues have posted in relation to your work and add any new idea to enhace your work.
3. Repost your enhanced work to discussion forum 3.2
Where do they do it? | Discussion board 3.2.
By when should they do it? | By the end of the end of the 5^th day of the week.
E-moderator/tutor role
1. Ensure that learners are focused on the context of discussion.
2. Provide feedback on the learning progress.
3. Close the discussion forum.
How is the learning outcome in this sub-topic assessed? | Number of hours | 1 hour
The learning outcome will be assessed through essay questions.
How does this section link to other sections of the module?
The concepts learnt in this topic will help you understand the succeeding content in this course.

= Total number of hours | 7 hours

Some important questions

Some important questions
Which learning resources/ references will scaffold the students’ learning? | The module,  video links and slide share.
How are students enabled to access the resources? | Through the institutional LMS and OER Africa website
Where in this topic are students expected to work collaboratively? | In the discussion board 3.1 and 3.2
How has an inclusive approach been incorporated in this topic? | Varied activities for the learners and e-moderator prompting the lurkers.
How will feedback on topic be obtained from students? | Online posts in discussion board.
How will student feedback be used to improve topic? | The e-moderator will consider the feedback from students to ascertain whether they have mastered the content for appropriate interventions where necessary.
At which point(s) will students receive formative feedback on the work they have done in the topic? | By the end of the 3rd week

Question 1

Explain the educational implications of insightful learning

Guidance to Question 1

In responding to the question, learners should bring out clearly a broad explanation of each implication giving relevant examples. Educational implications of insightful learning include but not limited to:

- A teacher being a facilitator of learning
- Learning to be student centered
- Training on problem solving skills.

Question 2

Describe the characteristics of constructivism in learning

Guidance to Question 2

In responding to this question, learners are expected to give clear description of each of the characteristics identified, for example a learner should be able to construct and interpret new knowledge