Introduction
Conceptualization learning refers to the understanding of one person learning that he applies in order to perform a task. Conceptualization is a stage here learner experience new information about the specific thing over the knowledge that he already has. Conceptualization increases the interaction between the learner and peer or a tutor to develop more concepts. The theory of conceptualization actually offers a conceptual framework to the theories of Conceptualization and Constructivism into a defined principle that will enable developing technology-based solutions.
Discussions
My father played an important role in my learning process along with my school. Father was born in a rich family, because of rich family style he did not pay any attention to his studies. When he dropped out from the school he realized that he made a big mistake and decided to learn and complete his studies. He used to give me private tuitions about Mathematics. He saw intelligence in me and developed an interest in mathematics, so he used to send me for competitions which increased my confidence and abilities. With life going on I started asking questions about the topics I encounter in a study, this made me a rational thinker and a curious learner. Later on, I started loving this field of science which I continued further and got succeeded in life. Throughout my life active learning has been the key component of my success.
Over the past decade, educational psychologists and researchers have hypothesized many theories of learning, some of them are Behaviorist, Humanist, Cognitivist, Social cognitivist and Constructivist. Humanist theory of learning says that it is a philosophical approach that can be viewed as a person’s own actions to fulfil its own potential. Key central assumptions are that people act with values and intentionality (Huit, 2001), which I against the fact that behaviour is an outcome of the application of consequences. However cognitive psychologists believe that constructing means or discovering knowledge is central to learning. Humanist believes that in order to learn one should learn a human as a whole, especially human grown and develops over a lifespan. In humanist theory, learning is centred on student and is also personalized. The role of a teacher, professor or educator is the facilitator. The cognitivist revolution has replaced the behaviourist approach in late 1960’s. Main focus if the theory is on inner capabilities like thinking out of the box.
Learning can be defined as a change in learner’s mental constructions (Ertmer & Newby, 1993). The theory that explains, through the mode of observation, modelling and imitation, people learn from one another is termed as a Social learning theory. People learn more from the attitude and behaviours of others (Bandura, 1977). The theory explains the continuous reciprocal interaction between environmental and behavioural influences is a human behaviour. A constructivist theory explains that learning is a not about acquiring constructive knowledge but to conceptualize the constructive process. This construction is based on the knowledge of personal experiences (Churchill et al., 2016).
In the early span of my life, Behaviourist model was adopted by the primary school where I was studying. The model explains the rewards and punishments are associated with the behaviour of the student. It could be possible that student’s behaviour in the class is not up to the mark of the teacher but he possesses high intelligence, he will get punished. In the schools of small villages, they punish more instead of rewarding. At that time I was not accepting this approach to learning. This approach was not appealing me. Behaviourist model tends to neglect the cognitive skills of a learning process. Later on, Social constructivism and Humanism theories of learning got connected with my life. Constructing meaning is a learning process that is what social constructivist theory explains. The main focus of theory is the use of cultural tools like language as a major influence of constructing meaning. The competitions where I competed in my childhood made me a rational thinker. I started asking questions about whatever I learn in the school. There has been a time when I lose my grades in my graduation period but with continuous support and motivation, I achieved what I wanted to achieve. My eagerness towards learning new things never got stopped. Asking questions, thinking out of the box has been my key strengths in becoming what I am today. Throughout my lifespan, my cognitive thinking has changes how I use to think about the world when I was a kid and now what I think of the world. They are totally different.
Conclusion
Learning is a continuous process. Always look at the big picture. Develop rational thinking for yourself. Challenge yourself at every stage of your life, this will keep you motivated towards achieving your goal. Social constructivist and active learning method has polished my inner strengths.
References
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Ertmer, P. A., & Newby, T. J. (1993). Behaviourism, cognitivism, constructivism: Comparing critical features from an instructional design perspective.Performance improvement quarterly, 6(4), 50-72.
Bandura, A. (1977). Social Learning Theory. New York: General Learning Press.
Churchill, P. Ferguson, S. Godinho, N. Johnson, A. Keddie, W. Letts, K. Lowe, J. Mackay, M. McGill, J. Moss, M. Nagel, K. Shawchapter (2016). Teaching: Making a Difference, 3rd EditionRick, 3, pp 84-9
