• Andragogy - Malcolm Knowles

Andragogy is a theory developed by Malcolm Knowles for adult learning. What are Knowles’ assumptions about adult learners? And do you know Knowles’ principles of Andragogy?

• Constructivist Theory - Jerome Bruner

Jerome Bruner’s Constructivist Theory suggests that learning is an active process and that learners construct meaning from their previous experiences. Wondering how this theory is applied? And what are the main principles?

• Experiential Learning - David Kolb & Carl Rogers

‘Learning is the process whereby knowledge is created through the transformation of experience.’ (Kolb)

‘If we value independence, if we are disturbed by the growing conformity of knowledge, of values, of attitudes, which our present system induces, then we may wish to set up conditions of learning which make for uniqueness, for self-direction, and for self-initiated learning.’ (Rogers)

• Operant Conditioning - B.F. Skinner

B.F. Skinner’s Operant Conditioning is a process which attempts to modify behaviour through the use of positive and negative reinforcement. What are the main concepts, procedures and applications? Find out more below.

• Social Learning Theory - Albert Bandura

Albert Bandura’s Social Learning Theory combines elements from both behavioural and cognitive learning theories. But how does Social Learning Theory work and how is it applied?

• Structural Learning - Joseph Scandura

Joseph Scandura’s Structural Learning argues that what is learned are rules which consist of a domain, range, and procedure. How is this theory applied and what are the key principles?