Learning theories.

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Theories and Models of Learning for Educational Research and Practice. This knowledge base features learning theories that address how people learn. A resource useful for scholars of various fields such as educational psychology, instructional design, and human-computer interaction. Below is the index of learning theories, grouped in somewhat arbitrary categories.

Paradigms:
Behaviorism
Cognitivism
Constructivism
Design-Based
Humanism

Behaviorist Theories:
Behaviorism Overview
Classical Conditioning (Pavlov)
GOMS Model (Card, Moran, and Newell)
Operant Conditioning (Skinner)
Social Learning Theory (Bandura)

Cognitivist Theories:
Cognitivism Overview
Assimilation Theory (Ausubel)
Attribution Theory (Weiner)
Cognitive Load Theory (Sweller)
Cognitive Theory of Multimedia Learning (Mayer)
Component Display Theory
Elaboration Theory (Reigeluth)
Gestalt Psychology (Tolman)
Mental Models (Johnson-Laird)
Schema Theory
Stage Theory of Cognitive Development (Piaget)
Constructivist, Social, and Situational Theories:
Constructivism Overview
Case-Based Learning
Cognitive Apprenticeship (Collins et al.)
Communities of Practice (Lave and Wenger)
Discovery Learning (Bruner)
Goal Based Scenarios
Social Development Theory (Vygtosky)
Problem-Based Learning (PBL)
Situated Learning (Lave)

Motivational and Humanist Theories:
Humanism Overview
ARCS Model of Motivational Design (Keller)
Experiential Learning (Kolb)
Facilitative Teaching (Rogers)
Invitational Learning (Purkey)
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs (Maslow)
Design Theories and Models (Prescriptive):
Design-Based Research Overview
ADDIE Model of Instructional Design
ARCS Model of Motivational Design (Keller)
Elaboration Theory (Reigeluth)
Descriptive and Meta Theories:
Activity Theory (Vygotsky, Leont’ev, Luria, Engstrom, etc.)
Actor-Network Theory (Latour, Callon)
Distributed Cognition (Hutchins)
Identity Theories:
Erikson’s Stages of Development (Erikson)
Identity Status Theory (Marcia)
Self-Theories: Entity and Incremental Theory (Dweck)
Miscellaneous Learning Theories and Models:
Affordance Theory (Gibson)
Multiple Intelligences Theory (Gardner)