Learning, definition,learning theories, behavioral learning theory,cognitive learning theory, meaningful learning theory, discover learning, information processing theory and social learning theory.

2. Present by: Sumiyyah Abdul Aziz
BS(Economics)
Introduction to Education
The University Of Haripur

3. Table of content
 Learning.
 Learning theories:
 Behavioral learning theory.
 Cognitive theory.
 Meaningful learning theory.
 Theory of discovery learning.
 Information processing theory.
 Social learning theory.

4. Learning
Learning is a continuous and natural process to which the human being is exposed every day
of his/her life. This concept is defined by the lasting acquisition of knowledge, behaviors,
skills, or abilities through practice, study, or experience.
Learning Theories
When talking about a theory, we must do so, considering they arise as answers to the
questions asked by researchers. So, a learning theory is defined as a set of different concepts
that observe, describe, explain, and guide the learning process of people and everything that
relates to this process. Having defined these concepts, we present the learning theories with
greater relevance in the academic world.

5. Behavioral learning Theory
Behaviorism states all stimuli are followed by a response based on the environment in
which the individual is. Learning can be explained from observable events related to
the behavior and the context in which learning occurs. Studies concerning behavioral
theory are based on experimental psychology. Some behaviorist theorists are Ivan
Pavlov, John Watson, and B.F Skinner.
Cognitive Theory
Cognitivism studies how the mind interprets, processes, and hand stores information in
memory. Its foundation lies in obtaining learning from childhood, proposing that children have
an orderly structure for information processing. In this theory, individuals are an active entity
in their learning process. The primary authors of this theory are Jean Piaget, David Ausubel,
and Jerome Brunner.

6. Meaningful learning Theory
The meaningful learning theory was developed by the American psychologist David Ausubel.
This theory proposes the human being relates the new knowledge with those he/she already
possesses. Meaningful learning is based on obtaining quality learning and understanding of
concepts, contrary to memory or wrote learning, which is based on memorizing concepts
without the need to understand them.

7. Theory of discovery learning
The theory of learning by discovery was developed by the American psychologist Jerome
Bruner. Like constructivist theory, discovery learning encourages the participation of
individuals in their learning process. It considers effective learning is obtained when
students face a problem not only to solve it but to transfer it.

8. Information Processing Theory
This theory postulates individuals are information processors. They do not necessarily have
to interact with the real environment, but their interaction is with a subjective representation
made of them. According to this theory, learning is obtained through cognitive processes.
This theory is defended by theorists Robert Gagné and Richard Mayer.
Social learning Theory
The theory of social learning is represented by the Canadian psychologist Albert Bandura.
According to this theory, learning is obtained as a consequence of mental processes and
the relationship with the environment. Social determinants influence this process, so
modeling is essential when learning.