Cognitive Learning Theory Pedagogy 
The Learning Rooms
APRIL 11, 2025
An instructional design framework used to design effective learning. A term to describe adult learning theory. A learning theory developed by B.F Skinner based on the practice of positively reinforcing or rewarding the learner when they perform or achieve the desired learning outcome. C Cognitive Load.
Clark Quinn
APRIL 17, 2010
It’s in the nature of our cognitive architecture to have some randomness. David Metcalf talks about learning theory mashups as ways to incorporate new technologies, which is, at least, a good interim step and possibly the necessary approach. Why have people do rote things? Still, I’m looking for something deeper.
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Learning with e's
APRIL 16, 2014
Many of the earlier learning theories place the learner in splendid isolation. From the neo-behaviourist theories of Thorndike, Watson and Skinner, we were led to believe that learners respond to stimuli and make associations between the two, and that these links represent learning. Unported License. Unported License.
Joitske Hulsebosch eLearning
JANUARY 22, 2015
I read a paper called Perspectives on learning and technology: A review of theoretical perspectives "This paper provides a review of literature pertaining to theoretical references on educational practice and technology from perspectives of learning theories of the 20th and 21st centuries."
LearnUpon
NOVEMBER 29, 2018
Cognitive Load. A theory developed by John Sweller that describes the strain working memory experiences when information is being processed. Involves applying a methodology based on cognitive psychology and instructional theory to create learning content. Social Learning. Compliance Training.
The Learning Circuits
JULY 1, 2010
There's been a lot of discussion around cognitive theory and "how the brain learns." But even with all of that discussion there's a question of whether people are really making changes to the design of their online learning. So, it should look like: Tony Karrer - e-Learning 2.0
Learning with e's
JULY 2, 2014
This is number 23 in my series on learning theories. I''m working through the alphabet of psychologists and theorists, providing a brief overview of each theory, and how it can be applied in education. The last post featured David Kolb and his cyclical model of experiential learning. Argyris Double Loop Learning 3.
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