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Constructionist Theory
This is a theory in education that recognizes the learner understanding and knowledge base on their own experience prior to entering school. -
Theory of Multiple Intelligence
The theory of multiple intelligence differentiates human intelligence into specific "modalities" rather than seeing intelligence as dominated by a single general ability according to Howard Gardner. -
Theory of Diffusion of Innovations
This theory seeks to explain how, why, and at what rate new ideas and technology spread. -
Cognitive Theory
Cognitive theory provides a general rationale for assessing and modifying cognition as a means of changing how people think, feel, and behave -
Dual-Coding Theory
Dual-Coding Theory postulates that both visual and verbal information is used to represent information. -
Experiential Learning Theory
Hands on learning can be a form of experiential learning, but does not necessarily involve students reflecting on their products. -
Script Theory
Script Theory is a psychological theory which posits that human behavior largely falls into patterns called "Scripts" because they function analogously to the way a written script does, by providing a program for action. -
Elaboration Theory
Elaboration theory is an instructional design theory that argues that content be learned should be organized from simple to complex order. -
Situated Cognition Theory
Situated cognition is a theory that posits that knowing is inseparable from doing by arguing that all knowledge is situated in activity bound to social, cultural and physical contexts. -
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Anchored Instruction Theory
A form of situated learning, anchored instruction uses context-stories or micro to situate the learning and application of knowledge
