Montana State University Jayne A. Downey, Ph.D. Montana State University
Theories of Learning and Teaching Handouts
  1. Learning and the Brain (PDF)
  2. Behaviorism
    • Using Classical Conditioning   (PDF)
    • Using Operant Conditioning   (PDF )
  3. Information Processing
    • Information Processing Lecture   (PDF)
    • Memory   (PDF)
    • Using Information Processing   (PDF)
    • Information Processing Model   (PDF)
  4. Social Cognitive Theory
    • Using Observational Learning   (PDF)
  5. Constructivism
    • Constructivism   (PDF)
    • Dealing With Misconceptions   (PDF)
    • Learning Theories Cognitive Map   (PDF)
  6. Learner-Centered Teaching
    • Lesson Plan   (PDF)
    • Writing Objectives   (PDF)
    • Instructional Strategies   (PDF)
  7. Motivation
    • The ARCS Model   (PDF)
    • Using the ARCS Model   (PDF)
  8. Risk and Resilience
    • School Violence Continuum   (WMV)
    • Violence Continuum   (PDF)
    • Fostering Resilience   (PDF)
  9. Classroom Management
    • Classroom Arrangement   (PDF)
    • Classroom Management   (PDF)
    • Refocus Form   (PDF)