Week 11: Activity 2. Understanding learning theories

 

To further increase your understanding of learning theories, watch the following video, and view the website and articles listed below. To manage your time and learning effectively, we recommend you skim the resources, and select those that interest you the most to read in more detail. 

Transcript [pdf, 210KB] Links to an external site.

Resource 1
View the UNESCO article Links to an external site..

Resource 2
Ashworth, F., Brennan, G., Egan, K., Hamilton, R., &. Sáenz, O. (2004). Learning theories and higher education, 3(2). Conference paper published by Dublin Institute of Technology. Retrieved from http://arrow.dit.ie/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1003&context=engscheleart Links to an external site.

Resource 3
View the article by Yoni Ryan [docx, 38KB] (this unpublished article has been provided with permission by the author).

Resource 4
The following article by Martyn Stewart provides an excellent critique of the pros and cons of several learning theories. You may be able to view this chapter in Google Books here Links to an external site.. Alternatively, your university library may have a copy of this valuable resource. 

Stewart, M. (2012). Understanding learning: Theories and critique. In L. Hunt & D. Chalmers (Eds.), University teaching in focus: A learning-centred approach (pp. 3-20). Camberwell, Australia: ACER Press.

To consolidate your understanding of the links between theory and practice, view this document [pdf, 178KB] Download this document [pdf, 178KB]

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