2. Behavioristic Theory
Behaviorism relies on a
stimulus-response
connection.
Anyone can be conditioned
to react a particular way
depending on their
interactions and experiences
with their environment.
3. Cognitive Theory
How does one gather
information and
process it?
The focus is not only
on the amount of
knowledge a person
has but the type and
how that knowledge
effects further
cognition. One’s
environment effects
how one thinks.
How do you think
and solve
problems?
4. Humanistic Theory
The humanistic theory is encompasses human
needs and the freedom to learn. This theory states
that a person will acquire and retain knowledge more readily
If they are interested in the subject.
Psychologist Abraham Maslow believed
that six basic needs had to be met
through a specific hierarchy.
• Survival needs
• Safety Needs
• Love and belonging
• Esteem needs
• Knowing and Understanding needs
• Self-actualizations
Psychologist Carl Rogers focused on
the freedom to learn. Trusting oneself
to make decisions and solve problems
is the idea of the humanistic theory.
Learning takes place through the
process and is more important than
the end product.
5. References
Ornstein, A., & Hunkins, F. (2013). Philosophical Foundations
of Curriculum. In Curriculum Foundations, Principals, and
Issues (6th ed., p. 34). Saddle River, New Jersey: Pearson
Education.
Flanagan, Mike, (2014). Dinner time Pavlov.
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