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Learning
Theories
Adult Learning
Assumptions
About the Adult Learner
Based on research in the field about adult learners, this page describes
characteristics and attributes of this population of learners.
Principles
of Adult Learning
This page describes adults as learners, their needs, motivation
factors, barriers to learning and strategies for effective instruction.
Strategies
to Enhance Adult Motivation to Learn
A summary of strategies found effective with adult learners is presented
on this web page
Behaviorism
Operant
Conditioning and Behaviorism
This page is based on a lecture R.W.Kentridge from University of Wuerzburg,
Germany. It contains a "historical outline" starting with Thorndike and
concluding with Skinner. Graphics are included.
Behaviorism
and Instructional Technology
This is a chapter by John K. Burton, David M. (Mike) Moore, and Susan
G. Magliaro from the online version of Handbook of Research in Instructional
Technology. They trace the significance and impact of behavior theory
in the field.
Cognitive Psychology
Cognitive Perspectives
in Psychology
Also appearing in the Handbook of Research in Instructional Technology,
this chapter by William Winn and Daniel Snyderis discusses some of the
developments in cognitive psychology that have been influential in educational
technology research.
Information
Processing Model
Describes the information processing model, provides a graphic of the
model and links to additional resources.
Piaget: Stage
of Development
Overview of Piaget's theory of developmental stages. (temporarily
off-line)
Constructivism and Related Learning Theories
Constructivism:
From Philosophy to Practice
This site explains the epistemology, theory, and characteristics
of this movement. Checklists and projects are also included.
Situated
Cognition and the Culture of Learning
This paper by Brown, Collins & Duguid discusses the importance
of situated learning with authentic activities. They present a case
for learning through cognitive apprenticeships.
A
Tutorial on Situated Learning
William J. Clancey provides a historical perspective of situated
learning, including the work of Dewey, Bartlett, Vygotsky, and Ryle.
He then provides examples of how situated learning is being applied
today in business process redesign.
General Resources
Explorations
in Learning & Instruction: The Theory Into Practice Database
According to the site: "TIP
is a tool intended to make learning and instructional theory more accessible
to educators. The database contains brief summaries of 50 major theories
of learning and instruction. These theories can also be accessed by learning
domains and concepts."
I.D. and Learning Theories
Cognitive Teaching
Models
This chapter in the Handbook of Research in Instructional Technology,
Brent Wilson and Peggy Cole examine cognitive theories as they apply
to teaching and instructional design.
Constructivism:
Implications for the Design and Delivery of Instruction
Thomas M. Duffy and Donald J. Cunningham review the historical context
of "constructivism" and then discuss implications for using this view/theory
to design instruction.
Instructional
Design and Learning Theories
Brenda Mergel, a graduate student at the University of Saskatchewan
presents an overview of instructional design and learning theories. She
includes a discussion of their strengths and weaknesses as well as discusses
the connections between ID models and learning theories.
Reflections
on Constructivism and Instructional Design
This paper by Brent Wilson discusses the debate between objectivists/constructivists
and the implications of a constructivist philosophy for ID.
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