Learning theories in education

1. Learning
Theories
Luz María Freire Carrillo

2. Cognitivism Theory
Resurce
Emphasizes the role that
environmental conditions
play in facilitating learning
Help
This theory involves
examining learning, memory,
problem solving skills, and
intelligence.
Use
Human mind is embedded
with specific ways of doing
things
Definition
Learning theory according
to which mental processes
mediate learning and
learning entails the
construction or reshaping of
mental schemata.

3. Behaviorism Theory
Result
All the knowledge comes
from the experience
Help
Modifies the behaviours in
real world
Use
Condition, good and bad
punishment
Definition
Systematic and observable
process

4. Constructivism Theory
Resource
Teacher acts as guide in this
process
Help
Each individual learner has a
distinctive point of view,
based on existing
knowledge and values.
Use
There is cooperative and
collaborative work
Definition
Students create actively
their own knowledge.

5. Humanism Theory
Resource
Teachers have to create a
classroom environment that
helps students feel
comfortable and safe so
they can focus on their
learning.
Help
Learners bring out the best
in themselves, and that
humans are driven by their
feelings more than rewards
and punishments.
Use
Teachers can help students
set learning goals at the
beginning of the year, and
then help design pathways
for students to reach their
goals.
Definition
This theory states that the
student is the authority on
how they learn, and that all
of their needs should be met
in order for them to learn
well.