Learning Theories: Behaviourism to Constructivism
Seminar tracing how competing models of learning shape classroom practice and assessment design.
Materials
6 materials1
Photo prompt
1
Opening question slide
2
Guided notes
2
Lesson slides
3
Recording sheet
4
Plenary quiz
Lesson plan
4 phases, 76 minGoal
Students can compare behaviourist, cognitivist and constructivist accounts of learning and their classroom implications.
1
Hook & warm-up
Spark curiosity with a quick prompt that connects learning theories: behaviourism to constructivism to what students already know.
10 min
class
Photo prompt
Opening question slide
2
Direct instruction
Introduce the core ideas with a guided walkthrough and clear worked examples.
24 min
class
Guided notes
Lesson slides
3
Guided practice
Students apply the concept in pairs or small groups while the teacher circulates and confers.
32 min
pair
Recording sheet
4
Wrap-up & check
Consolidate the big idea and check understanding with a short exit ticket.
10 min
single
Plenary quiz
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Ratings & comments
The timing note says 50 minutes but it took us closer to 65. Worth budgeting the extra.
It works fine without the lab kit — I demoed the tricky step at the front and the rest is paper-based.
The assessment rubric alone was worth it. I have reused it across three other lessons since.
A year down worked for me with the reading swapped for the summary version.