Learning Theories

Refers to the set of principles that explain how best a student can acquire, retain and recall new information.

It is based on the idea that knowledge is independent and on the exterior of the learner.

• Behaviourism

• Cognitivism

• Constructivism

• Humanism

The learner is a blank slate that should be provided with the information to be learnt.

• Behaviourism

• Cognitivism

• Constructivism

• Humanism

It involves repeated actions, verbal reinforcement and incentives to take part.

• Behaviourism

• Cognitivism

• Constructivism

• Humanism

It focuses on the idea that students process information they receive rather than just responding to a stimulus

• Behaviourism

• Cognitivism

• Constructivism

• Humanism

Behavior change is in response to thinking and processing information.

• Behaviourism

• Cognitivism

• Constructivism

• Humanism

It is great for establishing rules, especially for behavior management.

• Behaviourism

• Cognitivism

• Constructivism

• Humanism