The Clearing House, Vol. 84, No. 5 (2011), pp. 204-212 (9 pages) Learning theories are essential for effective teaching in that they shed light on different aspects of the learning process. The ...

The basis of social learning theory is simple: People learn by watching other people. We can learn from anyone—teachers, parents, siblings, peers, co-workers, YouTube influencers, athletes, and ...

Social Cognitive Theory The social cognitive theory is the theory that learning happens in a social context.

The basis of social learning theory is simple: People learn by watching other people. We can learn from anyone—teachers, parents, siblings, peers, co-workers, YouTube influencers, athletes, and ...

Understanding basic learning theory allows the instructor to develop and present course materials in a manner that best meets the needs of the learner.

Learning Transfer & Cognitive Load When discussing learning transfer—the ability to apply previous knowledge, skills, and strategies to new contexts or situations—we should also be mindful of our ...

Social learning theory is really a combination of two other kinds of learning theories. On the one hand, there is the cognitive learning theory, which states that the learning of an individual is ...

Multimedia learning describes learning through the use of pictures and words. Examples of multimedia learning include watching a PowerPoint presentation, watching a pre-recorded lecture or reading a ...