Analysis of Theories of Teaching and Learning: A Comprehensive Report

This report delves into the core theories of teaching and learning, focusing on cognitive learning, constructivism, and humanism. Cognitive learning emphasizes the construction of knowledge by students, encouraging them to set goals and connect concepts to real-world examples. Constructivism highlights the role of prior knowledge and experience in learning, promoting problem-based teaching and group presentations. Humanism views learning as a personal endeavor, emphasizing the inherent eagerness of individuals to learn. The report references key academic sources to support these theories, offering insights into effective teaching methods and strategies for enhancing the learning experience. This report is a valuable resource for students and educators alike, providing a comprehensive overview of essential educational concepts.

Theories of Teaching and
Learning

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Theories of teaching and learning
Learning and teaching are 2 main aspect of life which makes an individual able to be in
this competitive era and prove themselves. For teaching and learning well there are some
theories which can make it easier in learning new things such as:
Cognitive learning: In this theory, knowledge system can be constructed by students and all
learners on their pre-existing cognitive structure. Learner set their own objectives and goals in
order to motivate and put themselves towards learning (Learning Theories, 2019).
It is also a theory of teaching in which teachers try to link concepts of study together and
for making students understand in more detail they link study concept to real world examples
and discussion as well.
Constructive: It is other main important theory of learning and teaching in which learners
construct new ideas based on their knowledge which they posses already and their existing
experience. By reflecting own skills, knowledge and experience they find out ways of learning as
well as resolving misconceptions (Akdeniz and et.al., 2016).
In the context of teaching, it can be said that teacher uses problem based teaching and
focus on group presentation for increasing their teaching skills and making students able to learn
in an effective manner.
Humanism
It is other main approach or theory of learning and teaching in which learning is seen as a
personal act in order to fulfil potential. In this learning theory, it is stated that for teaching and
learning in an efficient manner it is important to study a person as a whole because people have
natural willingness or eagerness to learn (McInerney and Green-Thompson, 2020).

REFERENCES
Books and Journals
Akdeniz, C. and et.al., 2016. Learning and Teaching: Theories, Approaches and Models. Ankara,
Turkiye: Cozum.
McInerney, P. and Green-Thompson, L.P., 2020. Theories of learning and teaching methods
used in postgraduate education in the health sciences: a scoping review. JBI Evidence
Synthesis. 18(1). pp.1-29.
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Learning Theories. 2019. Available through: < https://teacherofsci.com/learning-theories-in-
education/>