Learning theories form the foundation of educational psychology and instructional design. Here’s an overview of key frameworks:

1. Behaviorism

  • Focuses on observable behaviors and reinforcement mechanisms 📌
  • Pioneers: Ivan Pavlov (conditioning), B.F. Skinner (operant conditioning)
  • Behaviorism

2. Cognitive Theory

  • Emphasizes mental processes like memory, problem-solving, and perception 🧠
  • Key contributors: Jean Piaget (stages of cognitive development), Lev Vygotsky (scaffolding)
  • Jean_Piaget

3. Constructivism

  • Learners actively build knowledge through experiences and reflection 🏗️
  • Prominent theorists: John Dewey, David Kolb (experiential learning)
  • Constructivism

4. Social Cognitive Theory

  • Highlights the role of observation, social interaction, and self-regulation 🤝
  • Albert_Bandura

5. Connectivism

  • A modern theory linking learning to technology and networks 🌐
  • Proposed by George Siemens, emphasizes digital knowledge ecosystems

For deeper insights, explore our course on Educational Psychology 📚

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