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A growing library of Learning Theories articles exploring the theories, models, and principles behind effective instructional design.

Piagets Theory

Piagets Theory

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

Learning Theories - 6′ read
Vygotskys Theory

Vygotskys Theory

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

Learning Theories - 10′ read
Learning Theory: Cognitivism

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 Theories - 8′ read
Learning Theory: Behaviorism

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 Theories - 10′ read
Learning Theory: Connectivism

Learning Theory: Connectivism

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

Learning Theories - 8′ read
Learning Theory: Andragogy

Learning Theory: Andragogy

Exploration of adult learning theory, andragogy, which includes five assumptions and six principles, formal/informal/non-formal learning, and application to instructional design.

Learning Theories - 6′ read

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