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Theories in education provide frameworks that guide teaching practices, curriculum

design, and the learning process. Here are some key educational theories:

1.

Behaviorism (B.F. Skinner, John Watson)

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1. Focuses on observable behaviors and the idea that learning occurs through
reinforcement and punishment. Teachers reinforce desired behaviors and manage
classroom discipline through external stimuli.
3.

Cognitivism (Jean Piaget, Jerome Bruner)

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1. Emphasizes internal cognitive processes such as memory, problem-solving, and


critical thinking. Learning is seen as an active process where learners build on their
prior knowledge and organize new information.

5.

Constructivism (Lev Vygotsky, Jean Piaget, Jerome Bruner)

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1. Suggests that learners actively construct their own understanding through


experiences. It encourages hands-on activities and collaborative learning, with
teachers facilitating rather than directing the learning process.

7.

Social Learning Theory (Albert Bandura)

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1. Stresses the importance of observing, modeling, and imitating the behaviors,


attitudes, and emotional reactions of others. Learning occurs in a social context
through interaction with others, including peers and instructors.

9.

Humanism (Abraham Maslow, Carl Rogers)

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1. Focuses on the whole learner, including their emotional and psychological needs. It
emphasizes self-directed learning, motivation, and the importance of creating a
positive, supportive classroom environment that encourages personal growth.
11.

Multiple Intelligences Theory (Howard Gardner)

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1. Proposes that there are various types of intelligences, such as linguistic, logical-
mathematical, spatial, musical, bodily-kinesthetic, interpersonal, intrapersonal, and
naturalistic. Educators are encouraged to recognize and cater to these different
intelligences in the classroom.

13.

Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) (Lev Vygotsky)

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1. The ZPD is the range of tasks that a learner can perform with guidance but cannot
yet do independently. It highlights the importance of providing appropriate support
and scaffolding to help students achieve tasks just beyond their current abilities.

15.

Experiential Learning Theory (David Kolb)

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1. Emphasizes learning through experience, where learners engage in a cyclical process


of experiencing, reflecting, conceptualizing, and experimenting. This theory suggests
that learning is most effective when students can directly interact with the content.

17.

Transformative Learning Theory (Jack Mezirow)

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1. Focuses on how learners critically reflect on their beliefs and assumptions, leading
to profound changes in their perspectives. Transformative learning emphasizes the
importance of experience and reflection in the process of personal growth and
change.

19.

Connectivism (George Siemens)

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1. Suggests that learning occurs through networks, both online and offline. It highlights
the role of technology and social connections in acquiring and sharing knowledge,
and it emphasizes the importance of recognizing and accessing resources in the
network.

These theories provide diverse approaches to teaching and learning, each contributing
insights into how best to facilitate student development and achievement.

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