Learning Exercise
Matching Theories to Philosophies in Education
While studying the six main philosophies in education we can make some correlation with learning and instruction theories.
Course: Foundations in American Education
- Material:
- Explorations in Learning and Instruction: The Theory Into Practice Debate
- Date last modified:
- April 6, 2006
- Created by:
- Evelyn J. Brouwer
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Database of summaries of 50 major theories of learning and instruction ranging from John Anderson's ACT* Theory to... see more
Exercise
Choose three different theories, read about them, and match each one to a
philosophy of education: perennialism, existentialism, progressivism, social
reconstructionism, humanism, essentialism. There may not be an exact match to a
philosophy, however, choose one and explain your rationale for your matching.
philosophy of education: perennialism, existentialism, progressivism, social
reconstructionism, humanism, essentialism. There may not be an exact match to a
philosophy, however, choose one and explain your rationale for your matching.
Disciplines
Audience
Topics
Learning and Instruction Theories
Type of Task
Learning Objectives
2. To become familiar with a variety of teaching theories.