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Comparison of Learning Theories

What have I learned about the many learning theories as it relates to Instructional Design? This table of comparison represents and abridged understanding that I have compiled for review.

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References

 

Greene, K., & Larsen, L. (2018). Virtual andragogy: A new paradigm for serving adult online learners. International Journal for Digital Society, 9(2), 1376–1381. https://doi.org/10.20533/ijds.2040.2570.2018.0169

 

LaMorte, W. W. (2019, September 9). Behavioral change models. The Social Cognitive Theory. Retrieved May 13, 2022, from https://sphweb.bumc.bu.edu/otlt/mph-modules/sb/behavioralchangetheories/behavioralchangetheories5.html

 

McLeod, S. A. (1970, January 1). [what is the zone of proximal development?]. Zone of Proximal Development and Scaffolding | Simply Psychology. Retrieved May 21, 2022, from https://www.simplypsychology.org/Zone-of-Proximal-Development.html

 

McLeod, S. (1970, January 1). Saul McLeod. Constructivism as a Theory for Teaching and Learning | Simply Psychology. Retrieved May 25, 2022, from https://www.simplypsychology.org/constructivism.html

 

Mcleod, S. (1970, January 1). bruner - learning theory in education. Simply Psychology. Retrieved May 13, 2022, from https://www.simplypsychology.org/bruner.html

 

Mcleod, S. (2017, February 5). Behaviorist approach. Behaviorism | Simply Psychology. Retrieved May 25, 2022, from https://www.simplypsychology.org/behaviorism.html

 

Sweller, J., Cognitive load during problem solving: Effects on learning, Cognitive Science, 12, 257-285 (1988).

 

Walinga, J., Stangor, C., & Stangor, C. (2014, October 17). 8.1 Learning by association: Classical conditioning. Introduction to Psychology 1st Canadian Edition. Retrieved May 2, 2022, from https://opentextbc.ca/introductiontopsychology/chapter/7-1-learning-by-association-classical-conditioning/

 

Walinga, J., Stangor, C., & Stangor, C. (2014, October 17). 8.2 changing behaviour through reinforcement and punishment: Operant Conditioning. Introduction to Psychology 1st Canadian Edition. Retrieved May 2, 2022, from https://opentextbc.ca/introductiontopsychology/chapter/7-2-changing-behavior-through-reinforcement-and-punishment-operant-conditioning/

 

Western Governors University (WGU). (2020, October 21). What is constructivism? Western Governors University. Retrieved May 21, 2022, from https://www.wgu.edu/blog/what-constructivism2005.html#close

Whitenton, K. (2013, December 21). Minimize cognitive load to maximize usability. Nielsen Norman Group. Retrieved May 25, 2022, from https://www.nngroup.com/articles/minimize-cognitive-load/

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