Learning theories are an organized set of principles explaining how individuals acquire, retain, and recall knowledge. By studying and knowing the different learning theories, we can better understand how learning occurs. The principles of the theories can be used as guidelines to help select instructional tools, techniques, and strategies that promote learning. THREE LEARNING THEORIES Behaviorism Behaviorism stem from the work of B.F. Skinner and the concept of operant conditioning. Behaviorism theorists believe that knowledge exists independently and outside of people. They view the learner as a blank slate who must be provided the experience. Behaviorists believe that learning actually occurs when new behaviors or changes in behaviors are acquired through assciations between stimuli and responses. Thus, association leads to change in behaviour. Learning process The learning process is based on objectively observable changes in behaviour. Behavior theorists def...