Name: Esther Grace B.

Oliva Year/Block: II-8

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Answer the following question in your own words

1. What is contemporary theory in psychology?
The contemporary theory in psychology refers to the current perspective, ideas,
and framework that mold our understanding of physical and mental/critical
thinking. These theory focuses on exploring topics like emotions, motivation,
learning, personality, social interaction. It helps the researchers to gain insights
to develop effective interventions for psychological issues.

2. How does learning theories affect teaching?

We know that the learning theories play a crucial role in shaping our learners.
By understanding the students learns by processing information, educators can
custom their teaching/approaches. For example, teacher must have an active
learning so the learners active in engaging to the lesson also confidence been
improving and it develops their critical thinking skills.

3. How can learning theories be related to teaching and learning practice?

Learning theories provide a foundation for understanding how people learn and
process information, which can be applied to teaching and learning practices.
By incorporating learning theories into instructional strategies, educators can
design effective learning experiences that cater to the needs of diverse learners.
This allows teachers to create engaging environments, facilitate meaningful
interactions, and promote deep understanding of the subject matter.

4. Identify one (1) classroom situation in each of Gagne’s hierarchy of learning?

1. Signal Learning – the teaching is pointing out the trashes under the desk to
dispose it and the student do what the teacher tells them.
2. Stimulus Response Learning – the student greets her/his teacher a
valentine’s day with certain gift.
3. Chain Learning – when you play a guitar.
4. Verbal Learning – the students preparing and memorizing to their speech
contest.
5. Discrimination Learning – the students Identify what’s the difference of
triangle in the square.
6. Concept Learning – teaching the concept on how to solve the problem.
7. Principle Learning – the students presenting the laws of the Einstein.
8. Problem Solving – the teacher prepares an equation to be solve by the
students.
5. Create activities using the four (4) features of Bruner’s Discovery Learning
theory?

 Predisposition to learn
 Problem Solving
Activity: Math camp
The camper work together to solve and do task together in being told to them.
This activity encourages critical thinking and collaboration.
 Modes of Representation
 Inquiry-based research projects
Assign students a research project on a particular subject and encourage
them to explore various resources such a books, articles, websites and
interviews. Instead of providing all the information upfront, let students
discover the information themselves. This allows them to develop of
research skills, think critically, and construct their own understanding of
the topic.

 Structure of Knowledge
Stimulation or Role Playing
Do a stimulated or role-playing activity where students can immerse
themselves in a specific context or scenario. For example, in a history
class, students can participate in a historical reenactment that requires
them to make decisions and discover the consequences

 Effective Sequencing
 Experiment Stations
Set up multiple stations in the classroom or laboratory where students
can conduct hand-on experiment related to a specific topic.