Learning Theory

Learning theory may refer to:

  • Learning theory (education), the process of how humans learn
    • Behaviorism
    • Cognitivism
    • Humanism
    • Constructivism
    • Connectivism
  • Computational learning theory, a mathematical theory to analyze machine learning algorithms.
  • Algorithmic learning theory, a branch of computational learning theory. Sometimes also referred to as algorithmic inductive inference.
  • Instructional theory
  • Multimedia learning theory
  • Social cognitive theory

Famous quotes containing the words learning and/or theory:

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    For learning me your language!”
    —William Shakespeare (1564–1616)

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    —Rheta Childe Dorr (1866–1948)