Directory of Learning Theories Resources

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The name of the topic "Learning Theories" does a good job of explaining the content. Learning is the absorption, transfer or acquisition of data, information or knowledge. A Theory is like a clump of interelated ideas. Theories are somewhat different than philosophy (more pragmatic and testable). Learning theories are about how people learn. They are not philosophies of education which are more about what should be taught or how the education system should work. Sites in this category describe or explain or seek to promote certain learning theories. Products or businesses should be placed elsewhere.

Subcategories

• Active Learning
• Aesthetic Realism
• Behaviorism
• Brain-Based Learning
• Charter Schools
• Communities of Practice
• Constructivism
• Cooperative Education
• Experiential Education
• Inquiry Based Learning
• Learning Styles
• Montessori
• Multiple Intelligences
• Outcome-Based Education
• Problem-Based Learning
• Reggio Emilia Approach
• Right Brain - Left Brain Thinking
• Situated Learning
• Transformative Learning
• Waldorf

Resources in This Category

• BrainConnection.com

  http://www.brainconnection.com/
  An online source of information about the brain for educators, parents, students and teachers.

• Business Thinking Meta Model

  http://www.mediafrontier.com/Article/BTMM/BTMM.htm
  Describes the model which is composed of three thinking patterns such as proactive thinking, reactive thinking, and passive thinking.

• Dr. Thomas Armstrong

  http://www.thomasarmstrong.com/
  Educator and psychologist in the fields of multiple intelligences, explanation of "the myth of ADD/ADHD, and the natural genius of kids". Suggests strategies for nourishing each child's unique developmental potentials.

• Infed.org

  http://www.infed.org/
  Resource for educators and others interested in informal education, youth work, community development and lifelong learning.

• Instrumental Enrichment / Mediated Learning

  http://www.zipcon.net/~highroad/ie.htm
  Based on the work of Israeli psychologist Reuven Feuerstein who developed his theory in the late 40's through his work with children who were orphaned or separated from their parents as a result of the Holocaust.

• John Dewey and Informal Education

  http://infed.org/mobi/john-dewey-on-education-experience-and-community/
  Read about the life and works of a man considered to be the father of educational philosophy.

• MSP Resource Portal

  http://portals.wi.wur.nl/msp/
  Practical information on facilitating multi-stakeholder processes and social learning: concepts, methods, tools, tips, examples, literature and links for interactive decision-making in sustainable development.

• Multiple Intelligences: Gardner's Theory

  http://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED410226.pdf
  Provides full-text access to the ERIC Digest of this name which examines the theory of Howard Gardner relating to multiple intelligences and how it might relate to student learning.

• Reasoning and Being Rational

  http://www.akat.com/reasoning.htm
  Many teachers expect students to be rational, but don't explain what that means. Improve your reasoning. An essay by Rick Garlikov.

• Ritmia

  http://www.metodo-ritmia.com/
  Describes a form of music education and of motion activity aimed to bridge a gap left by the traditional teaching methods.

• Roof On Fire

  http://www.angelfire.com/mt/Roofonfire/
  Report of a training course on experiential learning, including methods and theory.

• The Meta-Learning Lab

  http://shell5.tdl.com/~jaycross/metalearn/
  Dedicated to increasing people's capacity to learn, improving the performance of individuals and organizations.

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