You can never solve a problem on the level on which it was created. Albert Einstein

Theories

Thorndike's Trial-and-error Learning and Response Hierarchies - Edward Thorndike  his work has been associated with solving problems  with a limited number of possible solutions.  An example is working on a jigsaw puzzle, the pieces are tried based on shape and appearance until the correct piece is found (Ormrod, 2008).

Gestalt psychologist Wolfgang Kohler- Problem solving involved mental  restructuring a problem until the problem's solution was reached (Ormrod, 2008, p. 404). His observations of chimpanzes led to his belief in mental restructuring of a problem until a solution was reached.  

Watch this Insight learning chimpanze video
Jean Piaget- Pioneer in individual constructivism, began his research in the 1920's and his work is popular today. His work with children incorporated a global theory of intellectual development, incorporating language, logical reasoning, moral judgements, conceptions of time, space, and
number.   Click here to view   Piaget Quiz on stages of cognitive development.    
 Click here to visit Jean Piaget Society Home page.

7 comments:

  1. dstilesMarch 31, 2012 at 6:58 PM

    Belinda,

    Enjoyed the Piaget quiz. I should have taken it after going to his home page, I would have done much better. Very nice job on the blog.

    Donna S.

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    1. BelindaApril 1, 2012 at 6:01 AM

      Thanks Donna for viewing my blog and providing feedback.
      I did the same thing when I took the quiz. That is part of problem-based learning.

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    2. CarolApril 7, 2012 at 12:59 PM

      Belinda

      You did a very good job on your blog. From the quiz I can see I need to study more on Piaget.
      Carol

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    3. BelindaApril 8, 2012 at 4:53 AM

      Carol,
      Thanks for viewing my blog on problem-based learnig.
      Belinda

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  2. AnonymousApril 10, 2012 at 3:17 PM

    Belinda,
    Great blog with lots of great information. I especially love the quote about providing children with too many answers. Good job!
    Carmen

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    1. Belinda SandersonApril 11, 2012 at 5:16 PM

      Carmen,
      Thanks, we do often give our children too much advise and/or answers, according to my son. I guess the quote a lesson learned is worth a thousand words is applicable to problem-based learning.
      Belinda

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  3. AnonymousApril 14, 2012 at 7:17 PM

    Belinda,
    As a new parent, I think it is normal to just want to give your kid all the answers. I do think it is important to let them figure things out for themselves though. I spent the day today with my 4 year old nephew who is very inquisitive. I try to respond to his questions with a question and he soon answers his original question for himself.
    Carmen

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