Cognitive Theories
- Schema Theory (Bartlett, 1932): Individuals organize knowledge into schemas, which influence how they interpret and remember information.
- Social Cognitive Theory (Bandura, 1977): Individuals learn through observation, modeling, and self-efficacy beliefs.
- Constructivism (Piaget, 1954; Vygotsky, 1978): Learners actively construct knowledge through their interactions with the environment and social experiences.
Behaviorist Theories
- Operant Conditioning (Skinner, 1938): Behavior is reinforced or punished, affecting its frequency.
- Classical Conditioning (Pavlov, 1927): Associations are formed between stimuli and responses, influencing behavior.
Humanistic Theories
- Self-Determination Theory (Deci & Ryan, 1985): Intrinsic motivation, autonomy, and relatedness foster optimal learning and well-being.
- Experiential Learning (Kolb, 1984): Learning is a transformative process that involves concrete experience, reflective observation, abstract conceptualization, and active experimentation.
Social-Emotional Theories
- Emotional Intelligence (Goleman, 1995): The ability to understand and manage one's own emotions and those of others.
- Positive Psychology (Seligman, 2002): Emphasizes strengths, well-being, and the promotion of positive outcomes.
- Social Cognitive Emotional Regulation (Blair, 2002): Individuals use cognitive strategies to manage their emotions and behavior.
Contemporary Theories
- Multimodal Learning Theory (Mayer, 2005): Integrates principles from cognitive, behaviorist, and humanistic theories to explain how different modalities affect learning.
- Ecological Systems Theory (Bronfenbrenner, 1979): Emphasizes the interconnectedness of individual, environmental, and societal factors in development and learning.
- Neuroplasticity (Kolb & Whishaw, 2009): The brain's ability to change and adapt throughout life, including in response to learning experiences.
References
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- Mayer, R. E. (2005). Cognitive theory of multimedia learning. In R. E. Mayer (Ed.), The Cambridge handbook of multimedia learning (pp. 31-48). Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press.
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