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Learning Theories

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.

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.

Active Learning

Category for sites relating to active learning.

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Aesthetic Realism

Category for sites relating to the method and theory of Aesthetic Realism.

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Behaviorism

Category for sites relating to learning theories relating to behaviorism in education.

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Brain-Based Learning

Category for sites relating to learning theories relating to brain-based learning in education.

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Charter Schools

Category for sites relating to learning theories or issues relating to charter schools.

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Constructivism

Category for sites relating to learning theories in constructivism.

Cooperative Education

Category for sites relating to cooperative education.

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Experiential Education

Category for sites relating to theories, philosophies and methods of experiential education and learning.

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Inquiry Based Learning

Links for researchers, administrators, teachers, and students interested in open-ended forms of learning. It includes examples from classrooms, curriculum units, and theory across age levels and curriculum topics. Although a wide variety of instructional approaches and theories are represented, a central theme is that learning is the process of constructing meaning. This implies the need for active learning, which engages all the senses. Inquiry-based instruction is typically conceived as fostering the abilities to communicate with those from different perspectives, to articulate problems out of complex and messy situations, and to collaborate with others. In an inquiry classroom, the teacher becomes a partner in inquiry, not merely a disseminator of information. The teacher also takes an active role in inquiring about the processes of teaching and learning.

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Learning Styles

Category for sites relating to learning styles in inquiry based learning.

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Montessori

This category houses sites which explain the educational philosophy of Maria Montessori, as well as the sites of professional organizations and sites which provide educators and parents with educational resources and practical suggestions for applying Montessori's educational philosophy in the classroom and home.

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Multiple Intelligences

Category for sites relating to multiple intelligences.

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Outcome-Based Education

Category for sites relating to outcome-based education.

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Problem-Based Learning

Category for sites relating to problem-based learning.

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Reggio Emilia Approach

Category for sites relating to the approach to early childhood education originated in Reggio Emilia, Italy.

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Right Brain - Left Brain Thinking

Category for sites relating to Right Brain - Left Brain Thinking.

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Situated Learning

Category for sites relating to situated learning.

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Transformative Learning

Category for sites relating to transformative learning.

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Waldorf

This category houses sites which explain the educational philosophy of Rudolf Steiner, as well as the sites of professional organizations and sites which provide educators and parents with educational resources and practical suggestions for applying Steiner's educational philosophy in the classroom and home.

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