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Learning Theory
- Addressing Diverse Learning
Styles Through the Use of Multimedia - Susan M. Montgomery at the University
of Michigan. This paper discusses how multimedia can be used to match learning
styles. A comparison of Kolb's Learning Style Inventory, the Myers-Briggs
inventory, and Soloman's Inventory of Learning Styles in a chemical engineering
class.
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Behaviorism and Instructional Design - Brenda Mergel, University of
Saskatchewan. This paper provides basic background information about behaviorism,
cognitivism and constructivism and a discussion of how these theories of
learning relate to instructional design.
- Explorations in Learning & Instruction:
The Theory Into Practice Database - Greg Kearsley at George Washington
University. Database of summaries of 50 major theories of learning and instruction.
Includes applications of theories to learning domains (aviation to sales)
and concepts (arousal to transfer). Additional information available on
theories by following links. Also includes Quicktime movies of some of the
theorists.
- Gagne's Events of Instruction
- "These events should satisfy or provide the necessary conditions for learning
and serve as the basis for designing instruction and selecting appropriate
media."
- Howard Gardner: Theory of
Multiple Intelligences - "The Theory of Multiple Intelligences suggests
that our culture and school systems that reflect our culture teach, test,
reinforce and reward primarily two kinds of intelligence: verbal/linguistic
and logical/mathematical. His theory proposes that there are at least seven
other kinds of intelligence that are equally important. They are "languages"
that most people speak, and that cut through cultural, educational, and
ability differences. They include visual/spatial, bodily/kinesthetic, musical,
interpersonal, and intrapersonal intelligence. Dr. Gardner has just added
an eighth, which he calls 'naturalist.' "
- Interview with Howard Gardner
- Gardner discusses his theory of multiple intelligence's.
- Journal of Interactive Learning
Research - This journal "publishes papers related to the underlying
theory, design, implementation, effectiveness, and impact on education and
training of interactive learning environments."
- Learning Strategies
Database - This site represents a computerized version of information
on learning strategies compiled by personnel of the PLUS Program and Center
for Advancement of Learning at Muskingum College in Ohio. The strategies
information derives from a number of sources, including books, professional
journals, and presentations from professional meetings. Please make sure
to scroll down on these pages to see complete information.
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Learning Styles Questionnaire - Barbara A. Soloman's on-line survey
can be taken to determine your preferred learning style.
- Paradigms Lost : Towards
Integrating Objectivism and Constructivism - Johannes Cronje.
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Some Learning Theory Background.
- The
Role of Interactivity in Web-Based Educational Material - Laurie
Brady.
- What Is the New Paradigm
of Instructional Theory - Charles M. Reigeluth.
- Using Learning Styles
to Adapt Technology for Higher Education - Terry O'Connor, Indiana State
University. This site provides information on learning styles in general,
learning styles in higher education, and using learning styles in teaching.
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