Learning theories listed

During recent presentations I have listed various learning (and education) theories (without having the time to elaborate on these, except for competence theory). The list is requested by various colleagues, and isĀ as follows:List of learning theories (by no means meant to be exhaustive)

  • Activity theory
  • Agency theory
  • Alignment and transition theory
  • Argumentation-based learning
  • Authentic learning theory
  • Blended learning theory
  • Cognitive apprenticeship theory
  • Cognitive load theory
  • Communities of practice theory
  • Competence theory
  • Concept-context theory
  • Constructivism – constructionism
  • Educational effectiveness theory
  • Expansion learning theory
  • Experiential learning theory
  • Flexibility-mobility theory
  • Identity development theory
  • Learning domain theory
  • Personal epistemology theory
  • Professional development theory
  • Qualification theory
  • Self-regulation theory
  • Situated cognition theory
  • Social learning theory
  • Test theory
  • Transfer theory
  • Workplace learning theory

I underlined competence theory as I am contributing to this field. I hope this list helps in contextualizing your research in broader theoretical and conceptual frameworks.