AP PSYCHOLOGY

LEARNING

BIOLOGY COGNITION AND LEARNING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What are the similarities in experiential learning theory and the situated cognition have displayed in their learning process? (Multi-select)
A
Learners are expected to build up knowledge through experience either virtual or actual, to produce an enhanced behavior or habit which makes it possible to retain the knowledge acquired
B
They both apply a hands-on approach in delivering effective learning
C
Exposes learners to situations which would ensure they use their acquired knowledge and build on it
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Situated learning is when one is learning from a classroom to gain more knowledge on the skill and have a career an example is that of a doctor whereby experiential learning is when learning is through observation or practice of a skill in a place an example is that of an athlete.

Detailed explanation-2: -Situated cognition, or what is also referred to as ‘situated learning’, describes the knowledge of an individual as the product of that person’s learning context and culture. The term refers to a range of theories, all of which assume that cognition and context are bound.

Detailed explanation-3: -Experiential learning theorists situate experience at the core of the learning process and aim to understand the manners in which experiences, whether first or second hand, motivate learners and promote their learning. They are based on the theory that ideas are not fixed but are formed and reformed through reflection.

Detailed explanation-4: -Cognitive learning involves memorization and learning facts, such as vocabulary. Experiential knowledge meets the needs and interests of the learning, with a focus in hands on experience and real world situations.

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