Learning+theory

Learning theory can actually be link or related to three main perspectives which are cognitivism, constructivism and support strategies.  The relationship between the learning theory and constructivism can actually be seen if we look further through the constructivist model. Through this model, it is stated that another model is needed when the goal for the students are actually to become fully occupied in their learning, for the critical thinking skills being used by the student s and also for the students to actually recognize the effects or causes of the actions and ideas that they make(Zahorik,1995). Activating knowledge, acquiring knowledge, understanding knowledge, using knowledge and reflecting on knowledge are five elements that need to be taken into account in constructivist teaching practice.  In order to achieve academically, how the learners control their feelings, thoughts, and actions are being described in the notion of self-regulated learning(Zimmerman & Schunk,2001, p. vii) other than that, the metacognition, cognitive strategy use and the function of students’ motivation also being emphasised(Wolters, 2003a, p. 189). Variables such as learning style, academic capabilities and educational experiences are often being examined in relation to personal influences. Other than that, the student’s choices of specific learning strategies are being influenced by their adoption of a certain approach to learning and all of this is actually strongly suggested by the extensive evidence.  