CNE Learning Theories/Teaching
Strategies
Humanism - Answer-self-actualization, finding their own information, guide the student to achieve;
choose their own path freely; lifelong learning responsibilities; collaboration with teacher; learner is a
collaborator with the teacher; individual flourishing
Feminism - Answer-Florence Nightingale; equality
Bevis and Murray Caring Curriculum (1990) - Answer-questions traditional methods of learning that
have been used in nursing for years. Eliminates adversarial relationships
Narrative - Answer-sharing stories
Cognitivism - Answer-information processing, brain based learning. Learning is a function of the brain;
information is processed and stored. context and emotion facilitate learning; organizing knowledge;
neuroscience. Learning occurs as learners link new information to existing context, brains of young
adults process info differently; reflection solidifies learning; use real world experiences. Connect new
info to what they know. Use neuro science.
, Phenomenologic - Answer-develops deeper thinking and finds meaning in lived experiences through
interpreting, not memorizing
Progressivism - Answer-goal oriented problem solving; individual based
Behavioralism - Answer-reward oriented; positive reinforcement; (motivation, rewards, design);skinner;
measurable and observable outcomes; checklists
Critical: equality
Essentialism - Answer-liberal arts; assist learners to expand their knowledge; individual based;
outdated; teacher is the authoritarian
Reconstructivism - Answer-stresses social questions to create a better society; the needs of society;
individual based
Constructivism - Answer-social cognitive/sociocultural; learning is interactive and occurs in a social
environment. Interact with the world around you to build knowledge or "construct" it. Gestalt; learning
built from real world situations; service learning is an example because it links real life experience to the
learning; the learner creates their own goals (Piaget, Bandura) Social presence in online courses
Existentialism - Answer-individual choices not problem solving; not problem solving
Perennialism - Answer-knowledge and traditional content; teach ideas that are everlasting; not problem
solving; outdated; teacher is the authoritarian
Empirical viewpoint - Answer-evidence is the most important aspect to knowledge development
Practical viewpoint - Answer-clinical practice adds to the knowledge base of the learner
Strategies
Humanism - Answer-self-actualization, finding their own information, guide the student to achieve;
choose their own path freely; lifelong learning responsibilities; collaboration with teacher; learner is a
collaborator with the teacher; individual flourishing
Feminism - Answer-Florence Nightingale; equality
Bevis and Murray Caring Curriculum (1990) - Answer-questions traditional methods of learning that
have been used in nursing for years. Eliminates adversarial relationships
Narrative - Answer-sharing stories
Cognitivism - Answer-information processing, brain based learning. Learning is a function of the brain;
information is processed and stored. context and emotion facilitate learning; organizing knowledge;
neuroscience. Learning occurs as learners link new information to existing context, brains of young
adults process info differently; reflection solidifies learning; use real world experiences. Connect new
info to what they know. Use neuro science.
, Phenomenologic - Answer-develops deeper thinking and finds meaning in lived experiences through
interpreting, not memorizing
Progressivism - Answer-goal oriented problem solving; individual based
Behavioralism - Answer-reward oriented; positive reinforcement; (motivation, rewards, design);skinner;
measurable and observable outcomes; checklists
Critical: equality
Essentialism - Answer-liberal arts; assist learners to expand their knowledge; individual based;
outdated; teacher is the authoritarian
Reconstructivism - Answer-stresses social questions to create a better society; the needs of society;
individual based
Constructivism - Answer-social cognitive/sociocultural; learning is interactive and occurs in a social
environment. Interact with the world around you to build knowledge or "construct" it. Gestalt; learning
built from real world situations; service learning is an example because it links real life experience to the
learning; the learner creates their own goals (Piaget, Bandura) Social presence in online courses
Existentialism - Answer-individual choices not problem solving; not problem solving
Perennialism - Answer-knowledge and traditional content; teach ideas that are everlasting; not problem
solving; outdated; teacher is the authoritarian
Empirical viewpoint - Answer-evidence is the most important aspect to knowledge development
Practical viewpoint - Answer-clinical practice adds to the knowledge base of the learner
