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Distance Learning
Distance education, also called distance learning, is the education of students who may not always be physically present at a school. Traditionally, this usually involved correspondence courses wherein the student corresponded with the school via post. Today, it involves online education -
Adragogy
Knowles' theory of andragogy is an attempt to develop a theory specifically for adult learning. Knowles emphasizes that adults are self-directed and expect to take responsibility for decisions. Adult learning programs must accommodate this fundamental aspect. -
Sigmund Freund
Sigmund Freund (1856- 1939)- He was the founder of Psychoanalysis which was a method used for treating mental illness. He was known for being the theorist of human behavior. He believed that events throughout our childhood gave a great influence on our adult lives. -
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Lev Vygotsky
He was a Russian psychologist who is known for his sociocultural theory. He believed that social interaction plays a critical role in children's learning. Through such social interactions, children go through a continuous process of learning. -
Pedagogy
German philosopher Johann Friedrich Herbart is the founder of the pedagogical theory that bears his name, which eventually laid the groundwork for teacher education as a university enterprise in the United States and elsewhere. -
Erik Erikson
Erikson was a psychologist who accepted similar interests of Sigmund Freund’s theory but added his own ideas and beliefs. His theory of psychosocial development is centered on what is known as the epigenetic principle, which proposes that all people go through a series of eight stages. -
Blended Learning
Blended learning combines classroom learning with online learning, in which students can, in part, control the time, pace, and place of their learning. I advocate a teacher-designed blended learning model, in which teachers determine the combination that's right for them and their students. -
Adult Learning
Adult Learning Theory or andragogy is the concept or study of how adults learn and how it differs from children. It aims to show how adult learning is distinct and identify the learning styles which suit them best. Over the years, the theory has been added to and adapted. -
Formal and informal Learning
Formal learning is structured and typically led by instructional designers and trainers in a classroom setting. Informal learning offers more flexibility for learners and can often be accessed on-the-go via mobile devices. -
Addie Model
he generic process traditionally used by instructional designers and training developers. The five phases—Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation—represent a dynamic, flexible guideline for building effective training and performance support tools. -
Constructivism
is a theory in education that recognizes the learners' understanding and knowledge based on their own experiences prior to entering school.it is recognized that the learner has prior knowledge and experiences, which are often determined by their social and cultural environment. Learning is therefore done by students' “constructing” knowledge out of their experiences. -
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E- Learning
A learning system based on formalized teaching but with the help of electronic resources is known as E-learning. While teaching can be based in or out of the classrooms, the use of computers and the Internet forms the major component of E-learning.
