Theory
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Examples
100

"Passive information absorbers"

What is Instructivism Theory?

100

Philosophical founder of Constructivism Theory. 

Who is John Dewey?

100

Dill and Practice

What is Instructivism theory?

200

Learners build knowledge rather than absorbing information.

What is Constructivism?

200

Three major psychologists of Behaviorism Theory.

Who are Ivan Pavlov, B.F. Skinner, and John Watson?

200

"Students will be able to"

What is Behaviorism theory?

300
Students are more likely to learn by actively participating in the learning experience. 

What is Situated Learning Theory?

300

Two main contributors to Situated Learning Theory. 

Who are Jean Lave and Etienne Wenger?

300

Teacher Workshops

What is Adult Learning Theory? 

400

Students are given an understanding of why they are doing something, lots of hands-on experiences, and less instruction. 

What is Andragogy Theory?

400

Founder of Connectivism.

Who is George Siemens?

400

Associating a high scoring "A" student with more knowledge than a low scoring student. 

What is Associationism theory?

500

Learning is no longer seen as an internal, individualistic activity. 

What is Connectivism Theory?

500

Major contributor to Andragogy. 

Who is Malcolm Shepard Knowles?

500

Trying to solve a math equation while using a calculator for assistance. 

What is Distributed Cognition theory?

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