Learning Theories: An Educational Perspective

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Most learning theories have “an empirical element and a formalised way of study, analysis and conclusion” (Harasim, 2017). The passive view of teaching views the learner as ‘an empty vessel’ to be filled with knowledge," explains Simply Psychology, "whereas constructivism states that learners construct meaning only through active engagement with the world (such as experiments or real-world problem solving).

Guidelines are therefore put forward which educators have to take into account, and also the quality of the environment offered is discussed in this context.

In addition to helping students absorb the information being taught, learning theories can also help teachers manage students’ behavior. The text is intended for graduate students in schools of education or related disciplines, as well as for advanced undergraduates interested in education.This introduces a section in this article on doubts about the optimistic expectations that active learning and constructing personal knowledge representations is a straightforward result of learning in interactive learning environments. An introductory chapter introduces learning, discusses key learning issues and ways to assess learning, explains the relation of learning and instruction, and describes some historical antecedents of contemporary learning theories. Prior to his move to UNC Greensboro in 2001 he was Head of the Department of Educational Studies at Purdue University.