Comparing Learning Theories | Instructionaldesign

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Creating Knowledge Schemas

Connectivism

Cognitivism

Constructivism

Andragogy

Behaviorism

Knowledge connections made through interaction with technology.
Accurate up-to-date information is the most important.

Learner controls the process
Real-life, authentic problem-solving
Learning validated by peers

Creating internal mental structures.
Information presented hierarchically.
Direct practice with feedback.

Focused on adult-learner's experience, readiness and motivation.
Learners need to know why, how and what they are learning.

Learner - Centered

Environment - Centered

Stimulus-Response focused.
Performance consequences reinforced by the environment.
Immediate feedback

Skill Response

References

Ertmer, P.A. & Newby, T.J. (1993). Behaviorism, Cognitivism, Constructivism: Comparing Critical Features From an Instructional Design Perspective. Performance Improvement Quarterly, 6(4), 1993, pp. 50–72.

Knowles, M.S., Holton, E.F. & Swanson, R.A. (2005). The Learn Adult Learner. Boston, MA: Elsevier.

Siemens, G. (2005). Connectivism: A Learning Theory for the Digital Age. Retrieved from http://itdl.org/journal/jan_05/article01.htm