Learning Theories

Unpack the psychology behind how people learn, from behaviorism to constructivism, and discover how these foundational ideas shape modern instructional design practices.

Learning Theories

Instructional Design Models

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Learning Theories

Piaget’S Theory Of Cognitive Development

Discover Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive Development and how children’s thinking evolves from infancy to adolescence, with real examples and practical insights.

Vygotsky’S Theory Of Cognitive Development

In modern instructional design, Vygotsky's Theory of Cognitive Development offers a foundational lens for understanding how learning is socially mediated.

Learning Theory: Cognitivism

Exploration of cognitivism, which includes theories from Piaget, Vygotsky, Bruner, and Bandura. Cognitive Load Theory is also reviewed and applied to instructional design.

Learning Theory: Behaviorism

Exploration of cognitivism, which includes theories from Piaget, Vygotsky, Bruner, and Bandura. Cognitive Load Theory is also reviewed and applied to instructional design.

Learning Theory: Connectivism

Exploration of a modern learning theory, connectivism, which includes digital literacy, personal learning networks, and application to instructional design.

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