Pedagogical Theories and Practices for Higher

EducationHarrison Prince, Ashanti Pierce,

Ashley Osborne, and Marissa Mooring

What is Pedagogy?The method and practice of teaching, especially as

an academic subject of theoretical concept

Theories

• Bloom’s Taxonomy• De Bono’s Six Thinking Hats• Constructivism Theory• Social Learning Theory• Cognitive Theory• Behavioral Learning Theory

– Cognitive: Intellectual; the ability to think

– Affective: Feelings, emotions and behavior

– Psychomotor: Manual and Physical Skills

Bloom’s Taxonomy by Benjamin Bloom

Eval.

Synthesis

Analysis

Application

Comprehension

KnowledgeCreati

ng

Evaluating

Analyzing

Applying

Understanding

Remembering

Bloom’s Taxonomy

Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy

“Two Games, Two Classrooms, Two Methods”

– Bloom’s Taxonomy– Used to teach macroeconomics and

health-policy making

De Bono’s Six Thinking Hats

Constructivist

Social Learning Theory

Cognitive Learning Theory vs. Behavioral Learning Theory

Steelcase Learning Spaces

How they relate to Learning Theories

Steelcase Formal Learning Spaces

Constructivist Learning Theory• Problem Solving• Individual or Group Work• Debating Topics• Interactive teaching environment

Steelcase Formal Learning Spaces

Social-Learning Theory• Group work that allows you to learn from

your peers • Student-centered

Steelcase Formal Learning Spaces

Cognitive Theory• Learning on your own• Intellectual• Use of Tests and graphic organizers

Steelcase Informal Learning Spaces

Cognitive Theory• Learning on your own based on what

the teacher has taught you• Applying your knowledge (tests,

graphs/charts, etc.)

Steelcase Informal Learning Spaces

Constructivist Learning Theory• Role Playing• Problem Solving• Student Centered• Internships/ Real world application

Steelcase Informal Learning Spaces

Social-Learning Theory• Group work that allows you to learn from

your peers • Student-centered• Allows students to learn in various

environments

Built Environments Impact Behavior

How classroom design affects learning

Built Environments Impact Behavior

What do they affect?– Retention– Attention–Motivation– Learning– Academic achievement– Our personal behavior (territoriality,

crowding, situational, personal space)

Environment affects behaviors!

Classroom Design

Built Environments Impact Behavior

Creative Spaces = More Engagement

Solutions for active learning settings– Node– LearnLab–Media:scape

Classroom Design

Classroom Design

Classroom Design

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