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John Dewey - Experiential Learning
Dewey is a constructivist theory that believed that learning experiences are unique to the student. Dewey believed that new knowledge is based on the student's previous, or background knowledge. Under this theory, active participation is critical in the learning environment. -
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Lev Vygotsky - Theory of Social Development
His theory is known as social development theory. His theory is based on the role of development and cognition. His most well known concept is the concept of Zone of Proximal Development; this is a time period of when the child is ready for the next level of learning. -
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Jean Piaget - Theory of Genetic Epistemology or Origins of Thinking
Piaget is most well known for his use of stages of development in his theory. Each stage is determined by the child's age and how it related to the child's cognitive ability. -
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Jerome Bruner - Constructivism
Bruner's theory promotes learning through discovery by inquiry, guessing, and hunches. Bruner understands the importance of trial and error and how students can learn through failure. -
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Albert Bandura - Social Learning Theory
Social Learning Theory is the transition from behaviorism to observational learning. Bandura's theory is based of students being able to learn from watching simple observations of others. -
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Jean Lave - Situated Learning Theory
Situated Learning Theory makes the role of context important to learning. This theory is similar to the social learning theory because both depend on social interaction. -
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John Seely Brown - Cognitive Apprenticeship
Brown has examined the use of technology and how the use of technology can support student problem solving and create hands on learning. Under this theory, students become "makers" - someone who makes understanding from creating something. -
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Roger Schank - Schema Theory
Schema Theory is a way to describe knowledge. This is a way to predict or infer information from information that has a part missing. This theory is extending from teaching and learning to computer developers to help computers predict what the user will do next. -
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K. Anders Ericsson - Expert Performance Theory
A framework for this theory is the use of "deliberate practice". This practice is more than repetition, but more of improving the skill you already have and extending the range of that skill. -
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Ellen Langer - Theory of Mindful Learning
When using this theory, learners are participating in thought about the content. They are questioning the positions, values, and decisions of their learning. -
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Daniel Goleman - Theory of Emotional Intelligence
Emotional intelligence includes self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills. This is translates to education by including attitude and feelings into learning experiences.