Learning Theories

1. Constructivism

1.1. Social Development Theory

1.1.1. example

1.2. Communities of Practice

1.3. Discovery Learning

1.4. Problem-Based Learning

2. Achievement can be attributed to

2.1. effort

2.2. ability

2.3. level of task difficulty

2.4. luck

2.5. example

3. Behaviorism

3.1. operant conditioning

3.2. classical conditioning

3.2.1. Pavlov’s Dogs

3.3. social learning theory

3.3.1. Attention

3.3.2. Reproduction

3.3.3. Retention

3.3.4. Motivation

3.4. associative learning

4. Cognitivism

4.1. attribution theory

4.1.1. three stage process

4.1.1.1. behavior must be observed/perceived

4.1.1.2. behavior must be determined to be intentional

4.1.1.3. behavior attributed to internal or external causes

4.1.2. Causal dimensions of behavior

4.1.2.1. locus of control

4.1.2.2. stability

4.1.2.3. controllability

4.2. Multimedia Learning

4.2.1. two separate channels

4.2.1.1. auditory

4.2.1.2. visual

4.2.2. three memory stores

4.2.2.1. sensory

4.2.2.2. working

4.2.2.3. long term

4.2.3. example

4.3. Elaboration Theory

4.3.1. example