Learning Theories
•Write a research paper based on what you’ve learned thus far, and do some critical thinking.
•Compare and contrast each of the learning theories covered in this course so far.
•Examine each theory for its strengths and weaknesses.
•Relate each theory to real life, and come up with a learning theory based on your own arguments about what the best learning theory is, including empirical evidence to back up your points.
•Include reputable sources from textbooks, peer-reviewed journals, or other reputable sources , and be sure to reference 15–20 sources. Format your paper in 12 pt.
•Times New Roman font, double-spaced, using APA style.
Topics to choose from:
1. The Connectivism Theory of Learning which focuses on the use of technology in the learning process.
2. The various aspects of behavior as it relates to selection by consequences, and applied behavioral analysis
3. Various principles of imitation, correspondence-relations, verbal behavior, and rule-governed behavior.
4. The Humanism Theory of Learning which was formed in the 1960s, most notably by Carl Rogers and Abraham Maslow.
5. The Social Learning Theory, developed by Albert Bandura in 1977.
6. The Constructivism Theory of Learning which was largely influenced by the ideas of Jean Piaget and Lev Vygotsky.