The following points highlight the three main theories of learning. The theories are: 1. The Mental Discipline Theory of Learning 2. Natural Unfoldment Learning Theory 3. Apperceptive Mass Theory of Learning. 1. The Mental Discipline Theory of Learning: According to the doctrine of mental discipline, education is a process of discipline or training minds. Proponents of the doctrine believe that [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Meaning of Pavlov's Classical Conditioning Theory 2. Experimental Evidences of Pavlov's Classical Conditioning Theory 3. Principles 4. Educational Implications 5. Some Objections. Contents: Meaning of Pavlov's Classical Conditioning Theory Experimental Evidences of Pavlov's Classical Conditioning Theory Principles of Pavlov's Classical Conditioning Theory Educational Implications of Pavlov's Classical Conditioning Theory Some Objections to [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Meaning of Thorndike’s Trial and Error Theory 2. Experimental Evidences of Thorndike’s Trial and Error Theory 3. Educational Implications 4. Some Objections. Meaning of Thorndike’s Trial and Error Theory: Edward Lee Thorndike (1874-1949) is generally considered to have been the foremost educational psychologist not only of the United States but of the [...]