Book: Ormrod. J.E. (2011). Educational Psychology: Developing learners, New Jersey: Prentice Hall. 8th ed. ISBN-13: 978-0-13-297442-4
The Role of Heredity and Environment in Learning Theory (3 pages)
Bronfenbrenner outlines the role of the environment and culture in child development. Piaget and Vygotsky focus on cognitive development or the role of the brain in learning.
1. Review the main components of each theory. Devote at least one full paragraph to the review of each of the three theories.
2. Which theory/s best represent your understanding of how we learn and why?
3. Describe experiences you had as a student, or that you observe in a child today, that contributes to your perspective.
4. Be sure to include an introduction and conclusion paragraph in your paper.