Learning Theories – Constructivism

Key Principles Learning is a contextualized, active, and constructive process of constructing knowledge rather than acquiring it. The learner is not a blank slate (tabula rasa). Each learner is unique in their world views, perceptions, cultural mooring etc and bring … Continue reading

Learning Theories – Cognitivism

Key Principles Learning is seen as “changes in the way in which the learner understands or organizes the elements of the environment.” i.e. in how he makes sense out of the environment Learning is not directly observable as it is … Continue reading

Learning Theories – Social Learning

Key Principles Focuses on the impact of people on people. Proposes that learning is a social process. (Monkey see monkey do) Most of what people learn is in a social context through observations and interactions with other people, reflection and then imitation … Continue reading

Learning Theories – Behaviorism

Key Principles Learning is a change in overt, observable behavior Internal processes are not considered. The Individual learner is not in control of what he learns (the course and content of learning). These are controlled by stimuli in the external environment. Through Behaviorist Learning, … Continue reading