In this paper, the perspective of situated cognition, which gave rise both to the pragmatic theories and the so-called semantic theories of learning and has probably become the most representative standpoint of constructivism, is examined. We consider the claim of situated cognition to provide alternative explanations of the learning phenomenon to those of psychology and, especially, to those o...

The purpose of this paper is to delineate the trajectory of fundamental learning theories and the way these theories have impacted the teaching and learning of mathematics over more than half a century. We argue that a critical examination of the depiction of learning theories and their inherent implications for the teaching of mathematics afford an understanding of the hierarchical evolution o...

throughout the years, philosophers and psychologists have striven to solve the mind-boggling question of learning by juxtaposing the two competing theories, namely, empiricism and rationalism. they have usually opted for one and ruled out the other on the grounds that it cannot account for learning because theoretical and empirical evidence discredits it. since 1965, with the publication of cho...

Purpose – First, to explore the application of e-learning as a medium for workplace learning, as a form of adult learning and organisational learning from a theoretical point of view, second, to review empirical studies on recent solutions to pedagogical problems encountered in workplace learning in general and in e-learning in particular, and finally, to consider the challenges facing the furt...

For the past several years the author has been reviewing instructional design theories in an attempt to identify prescriptive principles that are common to the various theories. This paper is a preliminary report of the principles that have been identified by this search. Five first principles are elaborated: (a) Learning is promoted when learners are engaged in solving real-world problems. (b)...

Theory (Funderstanding). This site seems to be geared to K-12 teaching, but the explanations of different theories of how people learn can apply to students at any level. Click on “Theory” in the menu. http://www.funderstanding.com/category/theory/ [4] Theories of Learning, Lee Dunn (Oxford Brookes University, Wheatley Campus, Oxford Centre for Staff and Learning Development). Gives concise sum...