Theory names | Description/definition |
| 1. CONSTRUCTIVISM – Learning occurs by students constructing knowledge through making connections |
| Constructivism | Constructivism describes how students build their own knowledge and understanding of a topic through their own experiences and reflections. Faculty can use this theory to help their students build new content and skills by building on previous learning and making meaningful connections among current knowledge. (e.g., real-world events)
Jean Piaget, Jerome Brunner |
| Social Constructivism | Student learning of knowledge develops through interactions with others. Factors that influence what knowledge is learned are influenced by language, culture, and society. There is an emphasis on both the construction of knowledge and the influence of social context.
Lev Vygotsky (1978) |
| Social Learning Theory and Social Cognitive Theory | Social Cognitive Theory explains student learning within social contexts and through
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