Learning Theories

Dual process learning is the idea that the mind uses two broad modes of thinking: one quick, automatic and effortless,

Conditioning and cognition were once treated as rival explanations of learning, one focused on observable behavior and the other on

A learning to learn framework is a structured way of describing the skills, habits, and beliefs that help a person

The self regulated learning model describes how students take charge of their own learning by setting goals, choosing strategies, watching

Metacognition theory describes how people think about their own thinking, including what they know, how well they understand it, and

Assimilation and accommodation are two processes that Swiss psychologist Jean Piaget used to explain how people learn. One fits new

Conceptual change theory describes how learners replace deeply held but inaccurate ideas with scientifically sound ones. Unlike simply adding new

Ausubel advance organizers are short introductory frameworks given before new material, designed to give learners a mental hook for what

Meaningful learning theory holds that people understand and remember best when new information connects to ideas already stored in their

Networked learning describes education that happens through connections among people, resources, and digital tools rather than through a single teacher