TAG | Learning theory
The theories developed by the group generated a lot of behaviorism primarily through various experiments on animals. Here are some important theories generated by a group of behaviorism:
Paper Behaviorism
1. Connectionism (S-R Bond) according to Thorndike.
From the experiments carried out on cats Thorndike produces learning laws, including:
* Law of Effect; means that if a response to produce a satisfactory effect, the relationship Stimulus – response will be stronger. In contrast, more unsatisfactory response effect is achieved the less well the relationship between stimulus-response.
* Law of Readiness; means that the readiness refers to the assumption that the satisfaction derived from the organism benefit introductory unit (conduction units), where these units led to a tendency to push the organism to do or not do something.
* Law of Exercise; means that the relationship between the stimulus with increased response to closely, if often trained and will be less and less when less or no training.
Gagne shared learning theory in 3 families:
a. conditioning
b. modeling
c. cognitive
Kingsley and Gary share learning theory in 2 parts;
a. stimulus-response theory
b. field theory
Taba learning theory divides into 2 families:
a. association theory or behaviorism
b. organism theory, gestalt and field theory
In the discussion will focus on adult learning theory. There inquiry flow theory which is the basis of learning and teaching adults is: “scientific stream” and “artistic or intuitive / reflective stream”. The flow of “scientific stream” is to dig or find a new theory of adult learning through research and experimentation. This theory was introduced by Edward L. Thorndike with publication “Adult Learning”, in 1928.
On the artistic flow, new theories and intuits found through analysis that gives attention to the experience of how adults learn. This flow was introduced by Edward C. Lindeman in its publication “The Meaning of Adult Education” in 1926 which was strongly influenced by the educational philosophy of John Dewey.
According to the most useful sources in adult education is the experience of learners. From the results of research, Linderman identify some assumptions about adult learners who made the foundation of adult learning theory is as follows:
