Tactics to Theoretical Learning

While travelling through daily path of life, have you ever stumbled upon a hidden pocket of universe? Have you ever suddenly encountered a simple yet and intriguing riddle while doing something usual? Because if this ever happened, you are absolutely on a path to life-long learning. About a month ago, to my embarrassment, I learned I'd been tying my shoe laces wrongly this whole time. That is why I always advise my readers to never step away from a learning opportunity.

Theoretical Learning

"To know, is to know that you know nothing, that is the meaning of true knowledge", which I believe is rightly said by Socrates. Learning itself has very vast meaning and is directly related to different ways of acquiring knowledge. Hence in a broader sense, Learning theories are conceptual framework that describe how students absorb, process and retain knowledge during the Learning process.

Theories of Theoretical Learning

Online classrooms have completely changed the face of Learning. But Learning theories that  inform traditional education methods still stand for some individuals. Here are four main Learning theories with their demonstration regarding modern curriculum:

1- Behaviorism

This method of Learning centers around the mea
surable and predefined goals. It also forms the basis for many and most popular types of Learning among students and teachers. While education and Art of Learning has changed dramatically, this method is still useful while learning theoretically.

2- Cognitivism

Cognitivism works on the theory of consciousness, conversation, decision making and emotion which focuses on mental process that are essential to cognitive development. The main idea is that if we understand Learning we are likely to find more sense and consistency when we search for new knowledge and along with previous knowledge as well.
Like behaviorism and cognitivism is very relevant in digital age since many students take up online Learning in effort to delve deeper into knowledge they acquired through traditional learning. Hence students who indulge themselves in this theory can easily blend their new Learning experience with knowledge they already possess.

3- Constructivism 

Basically constructivism emphasizes the importance of influences free from personal will and human consciousness. For many people working in education are well aware that social element is the key to intricate Learning in the classroom. When it comes to online education, this element of theoretical learning is more relevant than ever because online learning demands collaboration and group study where students can create online forms, blogs and innovate knowledge on top of preexisting ideas.

4- Connectivitism

This here my readers is a newer method of Learning, which gives students more autonomy in the way they choose to Learn. Today there is more broadness in terms of course content and how it is assessed therefore giving students and tutors more vital chances of assessing the interactivity to give feedback in shape of result along the way. The initiative of embracing connectivitism to introduce Learning environment should be taken by the teachers. This is much like constructivism which embraces collaboration in students naturally.
Many new Learning methods are intertwined in the digital age of Lost Generation. But no matter what theories you are familiar with, today's students can Learn any method with assurance as they are all relevant in world of internet.

Importance of Theoretical Learning

I think those who have advanced to furthest in life tend to be those who acquire knowledge at both ends of spectrum and acquire it in variety of ways. Theoretical knowledge helps you understand why one technique works and the other fails. Where self-education is concerned, theory prepares you to set  direction of your future education. At this point, I combine my stance to a contradiction that theoretical Learning teaches us from the experience of others.Theoretical knowledge can also lead to deeper understanding of concept through seeing it in the context of greater whole and understanding the why, who, where, when or what behind it.

Summary

Now as I've already emphasized that there is a theoretical and practical side to knowledge. The true masters of craft or discipline understand both ends of spectrum. They put hours to acquire practical techniques while also putting their time to understand the techniques which fit into larger frame, context or tradition or why they work. So in the light of this influence, try to think on the edge. Do you need to start living the right way? How do you best Learn? Will you be able to pick theory and context on your own? Do you need more time gaining the practical experience?

Only you can answer those questions and only you can determine which path to start out on. But focusing your attention to one side while ignoring the others will limit you in ways you may not even realize. Do you agree or disagree? Comment below...

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