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Description of various learning theories. Theories that fall within three categories: behaviorism, cognitivism and constructivism.
Learning theories / Linguistics
by MOHAMMED RHALMI · Published October 17, 2014 · Last modified April 17, 2016
Construction grammar Construction Grammar refers to a study of language that views grammar not as a collection of rules that generates sentences (as in generative grammar) but as a continuum involving both syntax and...
Complexity and ELT – Poster This is an interesting poster about complexity theory and ELT. Psoter about English Language Teaching and complexity theory Complexity and ELT – Willy C. Cardoso by Willy
Paulo Freire Paulo Freire was a Brazilian educator and philosopher. He was an influential figure in theorizing about critical pedagogy. His influential work, Pedagogy of the Oppressed, lays out the fundamental principles of critical...
by MOHAMMED RHALMI · Published July 20, 2013 · Last modified February 9, 2014
A brief overview of theoretical perspectives, learning theory, and instructional theory. The video covers: Learning Theories Behaviorism Cognitivism Constructivism Types of learning theories Descriptive theories Prescriptive theories
Articles / Learning theories / Slideshows
by MOHAMMED RHALMI · Published January 13, 2013 · Last modified February 9, 2014
What are some cultural shifts in our fast changing world that have an impact on our own teaching as educators? How can we start thinking differently about learning? Learning2learn from Silvia Rosenthal Tolisano
by MOHAMMED RHALMI · Published December 26, 2012 · Last modified February 9, 2014
Comprehensible input Suppose you are an EFL learner, would you learn anything with a teacher who uses a language you don’t understand at all? The answer is straight forward learning takes place when we...
by MOHAMMED RHALMI · Published October 16, 2012 · Last modified March 4, 2014
What is Scaffolding? In its literal meaning scaffolding is the use of a temporary metal or wooden framework that is used to support workmen and materials during construction. Likewise, scaffolding in education refers to...
by MOHAMMED RHALMI · Published September 26, 2012 · Last modified March 4, 2014
Gagné was one of the first educational psychologists to tap the secret of the science of instruction. His work during World War II focused on how to better train pilots in the Army Air...
by MOHAMMED RHALMI · Published July 10, 2012 · Last modified March 4, 2014
Autonomy in language learning The main idea behind learner autonomy is that learners should be able to take charge of their own learning. Being dependent on the teacher wouldn’t help the learning process. Students...
Articles / Class management / Learning theories
by MOHAMMED RHALMI · Published September 14, 2011 · Last modified March 4, 2014
Stop teaching! That’s what I say to myself when I feel I’m too invasive in my teaching, when I interfere too much in the classroom activities, when I jump at every hurdles that my...
