When I was initially introduced to a variety of learning theories during my undergraduate courses as I prepared to become a teacher, I did not see the purpose of learning about so many theories in detail. How were they going to help me with my classroom management? How were they going to help me design my lesson plans? How were they going to help me establish good relationships with my students? How would the thoughts of men from decades ago help me teach students in the 21st century? I was looking for a blueprint on how to design the perfect classroom, which is why I was not very satisfied with any learning theory. After living many more experiences in education, I have come to appreciate and see the significance of learning theories. When we as educators can identify which theory best reflects the type of learning happening within our learning environment, we can assess whether or not we are meeting the desired goals. If we are not meeting the desired goals, then we have different models we can pull ideas from.
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As I reflect on my experiences as a k-12 student, an undergraduate student, a teacher, and now a graduate student, I have begun to realize that my learning philosophy has definitely evolved and is likely to continue to evolve as I gain more experience. The following table briefly summarizes three of the learning theories that have inspired my learning philosophy the most.
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