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The document discusses six major educational learning theories: behaviorism, cognitivism, constructivism, connectivism, humanism, and critical theory. It provides a brief outline of each theory and links to additional resources.

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Learning Theories - Assignment 2024

The document discusses six major educational learning theories: behaviorism, cognitivism, constructivism, connectivism, humanism, and critical theory. It provides a brief outline of each theory and links to additional resources.

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Educational Learning Theories

While studying to become a teacher, whether in a bachelor’s degree


or alternative certificate program, you will learn about learning
theories. There are 6 overarching paradigms of educational learning
theories; behaviorism, cognitivism, constructivism, connectivism,
humanism, and critical theory.

Below, you will find a brief outline of each educational learning


theory, along with links to resources that may be helpful.

1. Behaviorism is a view in which behavior can be explained by


external factors and behavioral conditioning can be used as a
universal learning process. In behaviorism, the ideas of positive and
negative reinforcement are effective tools of learning and behavior
modification, as well as a punishment and reward system.

2. Cognitivism is a learning theory developed by Jean Piaget in


which a child develops cognitive pathways in understanding and
physical response to experiences. In this theory, students learn most
effectively through reading text and lecture instruction.

3. Constructivism is the idea that people are responsible in creating


their own understanding of the world and using what they know
based on previous experiences in the process of linking new
information to these experiences. People use these experiences and
new information to construct their own meaning.
4. Connectivism is a relatively new learning theory, developed and
based upon the idea that people process information by forming
connections. This theory has developed with the digital and
technology age, adapting to advances in these arenas. This new
theory suggests that people no longer stop learning after formal
education and continue to gain knowledge from other avenues such
as job skills, networking, experience and access to information with
new tools in technology.

5. Humanism learning theory

Humanism is very closely related to constructivism. Humanism


directly focuses on the idea of self-actualization. Everyone functions
under a hierarchy of needs. Self-actualization is at the top of the
hierarchy of needs—it is the brief moments where you feel all of your
needs are met and that you’re the best possible version of yourself.
Everyone is striving for this, and your learning environment can either
move toward meeting your needs or away from meeting your needs.

6. Critical Theory

Critical theory in education is about questioning how our educational


system can best offer education to all people. It offers opportunities
and understanding of the different perspective of disadvantaged
members of society.

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