Learning theories

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Across
  1. 3. Focuses on observable behaviours as the primary indicators of learning, emphasizing the role of external stimuli in shaping behaviours
  2. 7. A learning theory: The Zone of ____ Development.
  3. 8. A type of technology that powers creative content generation.
  4. 11. Life _________. A theory that posits that adult learning is most effective when learners can see the relevance of the knowledge to their own lives.
  5. 14. (abbrev) A framework to improve and optimize teaching and learning for all people based on scientific insights into how humans learn.
  6. 15. Social ________. Lev Vygotsky introduced this concept, highlighting the importance of social interaction in cognitive development
  7. 17. The art or science of teaching and educational methods and strategies.
  8. 18. The act of making a process easier or helping a group to reach a consensus without directly offering an opinion or solution.
  9. 19. Design principle ensuring usability of environments, products, and services for people with disabilities
  10. 21. Systematic investigation to establish facts or principles or to collect information on a subject
  11. 22. Process of introspectively considering one's own experiences and learning processes to gain deeper understanding
  12. 23. A learning theory that centres on the development of the whole person, emphasizing personal growth, self-actualization, and the fulfillment of one's potential.
Down
  1. 1. A type of assessment conducted at the conclusion of a unit or course to measure student learning against standards.
  2. 2. An equal in age, background, or status who often participates in mutual learning environments.
  3. 4. This theory, developed by Malcolm Knowles, emphasizes the self-direction of learning in adults
  4. 5. Working jointly with others or together especially in an intellectual endeavor
  5. 6. A group creativity technique designed to generate a large number of ideas for the solution of a problem
  6. 9. Learning ________. This model, proposed by David Kolb, outlines four stages of learning from experience
  7. 10. A written description of a situation or sequence of events, often used for planning or simulation exercises.
  8. 12. A taxonomy that uses scaffolded learning.
  9. 13. A type of assessment conducted during the learning process to modify teaching and learning activities.
  10. 16. A learning theory focusing on the inner mental activities of the brain, understanding how people think, learn, and remember
  11. 20. A reflective learning theory that involves examining one's experiences and responses.