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Learning Theories and Models

Summary of the main learning theories and models.

Vygotsky and Social Cultural Approaches

Vygotsky (1962, 1988), Trevarthen (1979, 1993), Donaldson (1978), & Bruner (1966, 1975).

Intelligence as a Multiple Concept

Gardner (1983), Salovey & Mayer (1990), & Goleman (1995).

Behaviourist Learning Theories

Ainscow & Tweddle (1984), & Bandura (1977, 1986).

Ecological Approaches

Lewin (1935) & Bronfenbrenner (1992).

Humanistic Psychology

Rogers (1942, 1951, 1961), Kelly (1955, 1991), & Ravenette (1988).

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