Learning Theories & Education
by Regina Chan
1. Behaviourism
1.1. B F Skinner
1.2. Classical Conditioning & operant conditioning
1.3. Direct instruction
1.4. Behaviour analysis
1.5. Individual learner is controlled by environment
2. Constructivism
2.1. Constructing own's knowledge from one's own experiences
2.2. Different emphasis : active learning, discovery learning, knowledge building etc.
2.3. To facilitate individual learner to construct their own knowledge by engaging actively with their experiences
3. Cognitivism
3.1. Bode, a gestalt Psychologist
3.2. Processing information
3.3. brain-based learning(short-term learning and long-term learning)
3.4. Individual learner controls over the learning activity
4. Reflection
4.1. Learning occur changes in behaviour and thinking
4.2. What is the impact of educational technology/IT on individual learning??