===== Learning paradigms =====


Learning theories are usually divided into several [[glossary#paradigm|paradigms]] which represent **different perspectives on the learning process**. [[glossary#theory|Theories]] within the same paradigm share the same basic point of view. Currently, the most commonly accepted learning paradigms are //behaviorism//, //cognitivism//, //constructivism//, //connectivism//, and //humanism//.((In some resources //social learning// is added as a paradigm, //humanism// or //constructivism// are ignored and //connectivism// is a new paradigm that is still not widely accepted.)).

Here we will refer to the named learning paradigms and their related learning and instructional design theories. A brief overview of the paradigms follows, and more information can be obtained by clicking on each paradigm name. 

  * [[learning_paradigms:Behaviorism]]
  * [[learning_paradigms:Cognitivism]]
  * [[learning_paradigms:Humanism]]
  * [[learning_paradigms:Constructivism]]
  * [[learning_paradigms:Connectivism]]

[[learning_paradigms:paradigm_comparison|This brief comparison of learning paradigms]] can be used to better understand their differences and similarities.

A list of all learning theories and instructional design models within the scope of this wiki can be found [[learning_theories:list|here]].