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Learning Theories
LDT: Learning Theories
| Term | Definition | Theorists |
|---|---|---|
| behaviorism | Learning is demonstrated by a correct response following the presentation of a specific environmental stimulus | Bandura, Pavlov, Skinner, Thorndike |
| cognitivism | Learning is is described as a mental activity that entails internal coding and structuring by the learner. Learner-centered | Reigeluth, Gardner, Gagné |
| constructivism | Knowledge embedded in the context in which it is used (authentic tasks in meaningful realistic settings) and is entirely dependent upon the individual. Learner centered. | Piaget, Vygotsky, Dewey |
| applied behaviorism | Objectives and instructional design models | Dick & Carey |
| applied cognitivism | learning taxonomies, learning strategies | Gagne |
| applied constructivism | learning through exploration, reflection and metacognition | Flavell |