Theories on How People Learn

Here are some theories that we have learned about in educational psychology:
Behavioral - Activity is important, Reinforcement motivates, Learning is helped when objectives are clear
Cognitive - Consider cognition, Learning results from inferences, expectations and making connections, Teacher needs to provide logical relationships
Humanist - Concern for human growth and consider Maslow's hierarchy of needs, Learner helps control what they want to learn/accomplish
Social Learning Theory - Learning involves participation, Modeling, Problem solving and learning from experience are central, Instructors aid students in exploring learning communities and moving to be a more active participant
Constructivism - A theory based on observation and study about how people learn. People construct their own understanding and knowledge of the world through experiencing things and reflecting on the experience, Real-world problem solving