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Learning theories used in a classroom

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5 Learning Theories are:

1. Behaviourism
2. Cognitive Learning Theory
3. Constructivism Learning Theory
4. Humanism Learning Theory
5. Connectivism Learning Theory

Behaviorism Learning Theory

How a student behaves is based on their interaction with their environment.
It involves rewards and punishment based on the student's behaviour.

Constructivism Learning Theory

Students create their own learning based on their previous experiences. Students take what they’re being taught and add it to their previous knowledge and experiences.

Cognitive Learning Theory

Students can be influence internal or external elements. It looks at the way people think.

Humanism Learning Theory

It directly focuses on the idea of self-actualization. Everyone functions under a hierarchy of needs. A learner-centric theory in which the potential is the focus rather than the method or material.

Connectivism Learning Theory

It focuses on the idea that people learn and grow when they form connections. This can be connections with each other or connections with their roles and obligations in their lives. Hobbies, goals, and people can all be connections that influence learning.

Behaviourism learning theory

Is a learner-centric theory

Learning theories

There are 2 learning theories