Learning theories
Learning theories develop hypotheses that describe how learning takes place.
The major theories of learning are the following:
- behaviorist theories
- cognitive psychology
- constructivism
- social constructivism
- experiential learning
- multiple intelligence
- situated learning theory and community of practice.
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