Positive, Negative Reinforcement vs. Punishment

Shawshank Redemption

The following video link has been shared with the class. The film can be viewed for free. The picture is clear. If you skip the movie then, it will stop and it may take time to buffer, but if you do not skip there will probably be no issues about the quality. Enjoy!

http://www.novamov.com/video/4a122a8ddfb1c

Multi-Intelligence Theory

Suppose you were designing learning centers for a unit on healthy lifestyles. Create an activity that you would assign your students that would challenge at least (3) of the (8) intelligences as described by Howard Gardner's Multi-Intelligence Learning Theory.

Higher Order Thinking Challenge

John Dewey

View the video bar on the left. There are three short clips about John Dewey. Use what you learn from the video clips along with any other prior knowledge that you may have about his learning theory to answer One of the questions below.

1. Compare and contrast the Rote Method of learning with John Dewey's philsophy of learning.
2. What are the pros and cons of applying John Dewey's philosophy of learning in the classroom?
3. How can I apply John Dewey's theories in the classroom?

Piaget and the Developmental Theory

"Piaget's approach is central to the school of cognitive theory known as "cognitive constructivism": other scholars, known as "social constructivists", such as Vygotsky and Bruner, have laid more emphasis on the part played by language and other people in enabling children to learn." Please dialogue about the value of such theories. Share what you have learned about Piaget, and Vygotsky. Take the time to look up information about Bruner. Compare and contrast the three theorist. Feel free to post questions on the blog for your classmates to answer.