What is a Learning Theory?
How do humans construct meaning and what motivates us to learn is what learning theories postulate. As our understanding of ourselves changes, be it because of advances in neural science, psychology, sociology, or changes in the environment like availability of abundant information or threat to our very survival, our view of ‘why’ and ‘how’ of learning also changes, leading to new learning theories being postulated.
Why is it important to understand Learning Theories?
Understanding of evolution of our thinking on ‘why’ and ‘how’ we learn prepares us to better adapt to the changing environment and can help us make the world a better place, while living a more fulfilled life ourselves.