Learning Theory-A theory is an explanation for why something occurs or how it occurs. This theory...

1. Behaviorism-focus on that which is observable

1.1. 1. Ivan Pavlov-Classical Conditioning

1.2. 2. John Watson-Codifying & Publicizing Behaviorism

1.3. 3. Edward Thorndike- Operant Conditioning

1.4. 4. Albert Bandura- Observation Learning

1.5. 5. Clark L. Hull- Conditioning Principle

2. Constructivist-this theory refers to a theory or set of theories about learning that emerged.

2.1. 1. Ernst von Glasersfeld- Radical Constructivism

2.2. 2.George Siemans- Constructivism

2.3. 3. Lev Vygotsky- Sociocultural Theory

2.4. 4. Jerome Bruner- Constructivist Teory

2.5. 5. Jean Lave- Community of Practice Theory

3. Cognitive-this theory recognized the importance of the mind in making sense of the material world.

3.1. 1. Robert Gagne- Operant Conditioning

3.2. 2. John Carroll- Cognitive Abilities

3.3. 3. David Merrill- Cognitive Learning

3.4. 4. Edgar Dale- Cognitive Learning Process

3.5. 5. Jean Piaget- Cognitive Development