Behavioral learning theory
The representative figures of behaviorism are Pavlov, Watson and Skinner. These psychologists are introspective and advocate using experimental methods to study the influence of environment on people and animals and explicit behavior. Through research, they first came to the conclusion that external stimuli affect people's response, and then extended it to education, emphasizing the omnipotence of education and strengthening it.
Cognitive learning theory
Cognitive learning theory focuses on consciousness and perception. Representative figures Bruner, Ausubel, Gagne. Cognitive learning theory emphasizes structural teaching and holds that learning must link old and new knowledge;
Constructivism theory
Constructivism is not a strict school, but an important theoretical trend of thought in today's world. Constructivists believe that knowledge is subjective and uncertain and needs to be understood from different backgrounds, and the application of knowledge should be recreated in specific situations. In education, students actively construct their own knowledge, and teachers consider the differences of students' knowledge and experience to guide students to learn actively.
Humanism theory
The representatives of humanism are Rogers and Maslow, who advocate phenomenological description and dynamic whole research. They believe that understanding rational animals has the potential of self-development, and education should be unified in knowledge, student-centered and guide them to learn freely and meaningfully.