Learning theory is a branch of pedagogy and educational psychology, which describes or explains the types and processes of human and animal learning and various factors affecting learning. Learning theory is a psychological theory to explore the nature of human learning and its formation mechanism. It pays attention to the essence, process, motivation, methods and strategies of learning.

Link learning theory

Thorndike's attempt-error theory, Pavlov's classical conditioned reflex and Skinner's reinforcement theory.

Cognitive learning theory

Gagne's information processing theory, Kohler's Gestalt-Epiphany theory, Bruner's cognitive structure learning theory, Ausubel's cognitive assimilation theory.

Social learning theory

Constructivism learning theory.

Humanistic learning theory

The view of teaching purpose based on human nature and the view of teaching process showing the subject.