I disagree with the notion of educators in structuring a K12 learning program. They increase their interest in learning by having learners set personal goals around learning goals to help them have more motivation to learn. But I think the learners in the k12 study plan are all minors. They do not have a clear life direction. It is difficult for them to set a clear goal. Compared with the satisfaction obtained from reaching the goal, interest should be easier to make They are invested in learning. How to integrate boring knowledge into classrooms and textbooks to make them lively and interesting, so as to attract more learners into it, this is the primary task.
From reading the material, I think the current education is more inclined towards cognitivism. The learner must first have a certain knowledge base so that when receiving new knowledge they will form a connection with the previous base, which is why our curriculum is set as Divide the reasons from simple to difficult. Divide difficult problems into simple knowledge points for analysis, so that problems can be better solved.
However I think K12 education should pay more attention to constructivism. While making education interesting, it allows learners to have more exposure to different types of courses, and their experience will be different. When learners are interested in a subject and knowledge, they will naturally devote themselves to it. At the same time, cognitivism can be of great help to them. They can quickly accept new knowledge and combine this knowledge with basic knowledge to improve their learning efficiency. The last thing should be behaviorism, and the cultivation of good study habits is a must for success. An indispensable condition, through continuous attempts to find the most efficient way of learning, this may vary from person to person, but most of the results are good.
These are all my personal opinions that maybe some one-sided, if you have a better point of view, feel free to comment, let’s discuss together.
15 May 2022 at 11:10 pm
Hi Derek,
This view indeed varies from person to person in your blog. When constructing the K12 learning plan, some learners’ goals may be unclear or in the wrong direction. Because Behaviorism aims to cultivate learners’ habits through reinforcement and feedback, this may not be suitable for everyone. Constructivism can let learners contact and experience various types of subjects, and let them find or find what they are interested in. Learners can actively participate in learning and make corresponding explanations according to their own experiences and interaction. Behaviorism, cognitivism, and constructivism all have their own characteristics and benefits to learners. Therefore, we should pay more attention to which strategy learners are suitable for. This depends on the learner’s age, education, and grade level.
Thanks,
Sullo