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Theory: "Social (or Observational) Learning Theory"
Bandura, Albert he found that children learn by observing others. In a classroom setting, this may
occur through modeling or learning vicariously through others' experiences.
Theories:"Discovery Learning" and "Constructivism"
he suggests that learning is an active process in which learners construct new ideas
or concepts based on knowledge or past experiences. His constructivist theory
Jerome Bruner
emphasizes a student's ability to solve real-life problems and make new meaning
through reflection. Discovery learning features teaching methods that enable
students to discover information by themselves or in groups.
Theory:"Learning through Experience" he is considered the "father" of progressive
education practice that promotes individuality, free activity, and learning through
experiences, such as project-based learning, cooperative learning, and arts
integration activities. He theorized that school is primarily a social institution and a
process of living, not an institution to prepare for future living. He believed that
John Dewey
schools should teach children to be problem-solvers by helping them learn to think
as opposed to helping them learn only the content of a lesson. He also believed that
students should be active decision-makers in their education. he advanced the
notion that teachers have rights and must have more academic autonomy. He
wanted education reforms.
Theory: Eight Stages of Human Development
Theory was based on a crisis or conflict that a
Erik Erikson
person resolves