Learning Theories

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• Connectionism - Edward Thorndike (1874 - 1949)
• Clasicall Conditioning - Ivan Pavlov (1849 - 1936)
• Contiguity Theory and One Trial Learning Edwin Guthrie (1886 - 1959)
• Sign Learning - Edward Tolman (1886 - 1959)
• Drive Reduction Theory - Clark Hull (1884 – 1952)
• Operant Conditioning - Burrhus Skinner (1904 - 1990)
• Stimulus Sampling Theory William Estes (1919 - )
• The Keller Plan - Fred Keller (1899 - 1996)
• Programmed Instruction - Burrhus Skinner (1904 - 1990)
• Gestalt Psychology - Max Wertheimer (1880 – 1943)
• Assimilation Theory - David Ausubel (1918 - 2008)
• Social Cognitive Learning Theory - Albert Bandura (1925 - )
• Conditions of Learning - Robert Gagné (1916 - 2002)
• Schema Theory - Richard Anderson (1934 - )
• Script Theory - Roger Schank
• Dual Coding Theory - Allan Pavio (1925 - )
• Cognitive Load Theory (CLT) - John Sweller
• Cognitive Theory of Multimedia Learning (CTML) - Richard Mayer
• Cone of Experience - Edgar Dale (1900 – 1985)
• Elaboration Theory - Charles Reigeluth
• Concept Mapping - Joseph Novak
• Component Display Theory - Dave Merrill
• Structural Learning Theory - Joseph Scandura
• Principles and effects of CLT and CTML - (various researchers)
• Experiential Learning - David Kolb (1939 - )
• Transformatve Learning Theory - Jack Mezirow
• Facilitation Theory - Carl Rogers (1902 - 1987)
• Invitational Learning - William Purkey (1929 - )
• Social Development Theory - Lev Vygotsky (1896 - 1934)
• Stage Theory of Cognitive Development - Jean Piaget (1896 - 1980)
• Situated Learning - Jean Lave
• Communities of Practice - Jean Lave and Etienne Wenger

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