Considering Established Learning Theories

As an alternatively certified secondary language arts teacher, I have had to work hard on the job and off to build a base of theoretical knowledge. I’ve done this by reading widely, finding (and almot interrogating) knowledgeable colleagues onsite and on the internet, and finding gems like this learning theory map. It’s fascinating!

Learning Theory Map

Since we have another snow day today, I plan to peruse this map, while plotting my lessons for the rest of this month…

Related topics: Education Research

About the author 

Michelle Boyd Waters, M.Ed.

Michelle taught secondary ELA in public schools for 10 years. She served as an award-winning journalist before transitioning into education and is now Assistant Director of the OU Writing Center and a teacher consultant for the Oklahoma Writing Project. Michelle co-edited the Oklahoma English Journal for five years. She is a PhD candidate in Instructional Leadership and Academic Curriculum at the University of Oklahoma. She started reThink ELA LLC as a teacher blog in 2012.

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