Weekly Reflection #1 – Learning, Motivation, and Theory

Hi Anna! I really enjoyed reading your reflection on behaviorism, cognitivism, and constructivism—your personal examples (field hockey drills, French mnemonics, and the recipe book capstone) make the theories so relatable. The way you describe learning through behaviorist repetition, cognitive structuring, and constructivist passion projects really brings those theories to life.

Your embedded video (“Every Major Learning Theory Explained in 5 Minutes”) was a great touch—succinct and helpful. I’m curious: which of these approaches resonates most with how you prefer to learn? And when designing instruction for others, is there a theory you lean into more naturally (or one you find most effective to blend)?

Thanks for sharing. You did a great job!