ive done a fair amount of searching on google and these forums for this question, but im yet to get a vivid answer.. all i usually get from various places is operant and classical conditioning.. but i cant find notes on these topics..

Theories of learning, verbal learning, proability learning, concept learning, perceptual learning, transfer and interference, motivational factors in learning, readiness and invididual differences in learning..

so please help me out with these topics.. i'd be really grateful if someone cud paste the notes to these topics rite here..

ok i just found the answer to my question which is taken from this link..
http://www.cssforum.com.pk/css-optio...chology-3.html

Theories of learning
There are 6 main theories
Behaviorism
Confined to observable and measurable behavior
Learning is defined by the outward expression of new behaviors
Focuses solely on observable behaviors
A biological basis for learning
Classical Conditioning - Pavlov
Operant Conditioning - Skinner
Cognitivism
Grew in response to Behaviorism
Knowledge is stored cognitively as symbols
Learning is the process of connecting symbols in a meaningful & memorable way
Studies focused on the mental processes that facilitate symbol connection
Bruner said anybody can learn anything at any age, provided it is stated in terms they can understand.
Meaningful Verbal Learning New material is presented in a systematic way, and is connected to existing cognitive structures in a meaningful way.

Social Learning Theory
Grew out of Cognitivism
Learning takes place through observation and sensorial experiences
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery
SLT is the basis of the movement against violence in media & video games
Learning From Models -
Albert Bandura
1. Attend to pertinent clues
2. Code for memory (store a visual image)
3. Retain in memory
4. Accurately reproduce the observed activity
5. Possess sufficient motivation to apply new learning

Social Constructivism
Grew out of and in response to Cognitivism, framed around metacognition
Knowledge is actively constructed
Learning is…
1. A search for meaning by the learner
2. Contextualized
3. An inherently social activity
4. Dialogic and recursive
5. The responsibility of the learner
Lev Vygotsky
Social Learning Zone of Proximal Development
Multiple Intelligences
Grew out of Constructivism, framed around metacognition
H. Gardner (1983 to present)
All people are born with eight intelligences
Brain-Based Learning
Grew out of Neuroscience & Constructivism
D. Souza, N. Caine & G. Caine, E. Jensen (1980’s to present)
12 governing principles
Just to mention other theories of learning
Humanist
Learning is dependent upon meeting a hierarchy of needs (physiological, psychological and intellectual)
Learning should be reinforced.

theories of learning can also be divide into behaviourism, cognitivism, social learning and humanist in a broad sense

i thought to paste it here aswell since some people like me might find it difficult to search in the forum.. and its an important question in 2011 as well.

asalam alaikum kashii brother.
thank you for your information on the topic.but, the info you have given is mixed up, and i can't make out how many learning theories are there which we have to write in the answer.so, could you please write then again very briefly in this manner:

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thanking you in anticipation.

@Jahanzeb: Dear, Theories of learning are:

1. the behaviourist orientation to learning
2. the cognitive orientation to learning
3. humanistic orientations to learning
4. the social/situational orientation to learning
5. The constructivist view of learning
6. Multiple Intelligence

@ Kashiii

Good effort, but a request kindly give some space in posting any stuff, as it is almost mixed up, one thing more important put headings and sub-headings in Bold too, if want to post some more useful posts like this.