Learning Blueprint
Timeless theories. Modern learning.
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Andragogy
(Malcolm Knowles) – Focuses on how adults learn best through self-direction, practical relevance, and drawing from life experiences.
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Experiential Learning Theory
(David Kolb) – Describes learning as a continuous cycle of experiencing, reflecting, thinking, and applying.
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Transformative Learning Theory
(Jack Mezirow) – Explains how critical reflection leads adults to shift their perspectives and change deeply held beliefs.
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Critical Thinking Theory
(Richard Paul & Linda Elder) – Promotes disciplined thinking through reasoning, analysis, and evaluation to improve judgment and decision-making.
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Constructive-Developmental Theory
(Robert Kegan) – Explores how adults evolve in their ways of making meaning through increasingly complex thinking.
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Bloom’s Taxonomy
(Revised by Anderson & Krathwohl) – A hierarchy of cognitive skills used to design learning objectives: Remember, Understand, Apply, Analyze, Evaluate, Create.
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Nine Events of Instruction
(Robert Gagné) – Outlines nine instructional steps that guide effective learning experiences, from gaining attention to enhancing retention.
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First Principles of Instruction
(M. David Merrill) – Centers instruction around real-world tasks, activating prior knowledge, and promoting application and integration.
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ADDIE Model
(Florida State University) – A systematic instructional design framework consisting of five phases: Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, and Evaluate.
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Kirkpatrick Evaluation Model
(Donald Kirkpatrick) – Measures training effectiveness through four levels: Reaction, Learning, Behavior, and Results.
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ARCS Model of Motivation
(John Keller) – Identifies four key factors for motivating learners: Attention, Relevance, Confidence, and Satisfaction.
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Self-Determination Theory
(Deci & Ryan) – Suggests that motivation is highest when individuals experience autonomy, competence, and relatedness.
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Flow Theory
(Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi) – Explains how people enter a highly focused state of deep engagement when skill and challenge are optimally balanced.
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Social Learning Theory
(Albert Bandura) – Emphasizes that people learn behaviors and skills by observing and modeling others.
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Situated Learning Theory
(Jean Lave & Etienne Wenger) – Argues that learning happens most effectively through participation in real-world, social contexts.
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Constructivism
(Jerome Bruner) – Proposes that learners actively construct knowledge by connecting new information to their existing understanding.
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Inductive & Deductive Learning Strategies
(Sir Francis Bacon) – Inductive learning moves from specific examples to general principles, while deductive learning starts with general principles and applies them to specific cases.
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Heutagogy
(Hase & Kenyon) – A modern approach to learning focused on self-determined, autonomous learning where individuals take full ownership of their growth.
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Neurodiversity
(Judy Singer) – Recognizes and values diverse neurological conditions (such as ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia) by designing inclusive learning environments that support varied cognitive styles and strengths.
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Technology & AI Integration
(John McCarthy) – Leverages advanced technologies, including AI-powered tools, to personalize learning experiences, improve efficiency, and provide real-time coaching and feedback.