Learning Science in Teaching

Humanism

nurturing students' overall well-being, self-esteem, and sense of belonging

Constructivism

States that children learn through doing and hands-on experiences / a prominent theory in education combining cognitive and social elements emphasizing active learning, student-centered instruction, and the construction of knowledge through personal experiences and interactions

Cognitivism

Emphasizes thinking and problem-solving / seeks to understand the internal processes involved in learning, such as perception, memory, problem-solving, and decision-making

Behaviorism

Focuses on observable actions and responses / sheds light on how external stimuli shape behavior, emphasizing the focus on observable behaviors rather than internal mental processes

embodied mind perspective

connection between the body, mind, and environment

Neuroplasticity

The brain’s ability to reorganize and adapt in response to experiences

hippocampus

a part of the limbic system involved in memory, learning, and emotion

Blooms Revised Taxonomy

a framework that categorizes educational objectives into six levels of cognitive complexity: remembering, understanding, applying, analyzing, evaluating, and creating