Your three little brothers-John,Peter and James get the same gift for Christmas-an ice fishing pole. Your father is curious about how children learn and decides he will teach each of them using different means. With John, he gives him a verbal lecture. With peter, he demonstrates the technique and with James he makes him do everything by himself while he offesrs guidance and instructions. Two weeks later, the children go back to fish but john and peter are saying they were never taught, James on the other side, is pulling fish out of the water. What is the psychological phenomenon that has occured here. Why has james become sucha fisherman while his two brothers are struggling?
We learn by doing.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Dewey
Thank you Ms.Sue. I do understand that, however I'm looking for the technical term. I thought it was spontaneous recovery but it doesn't seem to be a conditioned and uncoditioned response/stimuli.
Can you please help me?
Thanks.
Try this site.
http://www.abacon.com/slavin/glossary.html
I'll look. Thank You.
The psychological phenomenon at play here is known as the "learning by doing" or "experiential learning" effect. James, who learned by doing everything by himself with guidance and instructions from his father, has become a successful fisherman compared to his two brothers, John and Peter.
One possible explanation for James' success is that learning through direct experience allows for better retention and application of knowledge. By physically engaging in the fishing process, James was able to better understand the techniques and acquire the necessary skills. This hands-on experience likely allowed him to make mistakes, receive feedback, and adjust his actions accordingly, leading to improved performance over time.
In contrast, John only received a verbal lecture, which may not have provided him with sufficient guidance and practical knowledge to effectively fish. Peter, who observed a demonstration, may have gained some understanding of the technique but lacked the opportunity to practice and refine his skills.
It is worth noting that individuals have different learning preferences and strengths. James may have a predisposition towards kinesthetic or hands-on learning, which made him excel in this particular situation. On the other hand, John and Peter may have different learning styles that were not effectively addressed in their respective teaching methods.
In conclusion, the experiential learning effect explains why James became a successful fisherman while his two brothers struggled. Experience-based learning allows for better retention, practical application, and skill development, leading to improved performance in real-world situations.