Norhan, I agree with you in what you mentioned about constructive learning, I also want to add that this a way that allows students to be more independent and form inquirers rather than receivers.This can reflect on their attitude towards the surrounding environment, they would have the authority on how they learn and apply new strategies into…Read More

Learning Theories:

Learning is a continual process, lasting for a lifetime. Learning theories, behaviorism, humanism, cognitivism, constructivism and connectivism, are focused on the learning process and its effect on learners. Each theory has its own key principles, assumptions and implications for teaching and learning that may differ or alike…Read More

Sandra, your essay is very extensive yet simplifies all the theories to be easier to understand. I don’t think I really understand the second point in the similarities and would appreciate if you’re able to paraphrase it to me. I totally agree with you that a teacher’s role is dynamic. We are no longer just the holder and provider of knowledge and…Read More

The Five Learning Theories

“No two students are alike, and the way every person learns will vary. Our brains are all unique, and our experiences all contribute to the different ways we learn.” (Western Governors University, 2020) The five main learning theories that attempt to explain how people acquire their knowledge and skills and the s…Read More