Education

by Nazneen Shah Theory of Learning, “Operant Conditioning” by B.F Skinner Learning: What goes in the process of learning? How do we learn? There are various theories which throw light on the phenomenon of learning. Each theory with its systematic body of knowledge explains the nature and process of learning. These theories represent broad principles and techniques of learning. These theories also put forth various methods of learning and suggest the teacher and learner to take proper steps for the effective learning. Modern learning theories maybe classified into two broad types, namely: A) Stimulus response- associationist type of learning theory. B) Gestalt field or field cognitive type of learning theory. A) S-R associationst type of theory interprets learning in terms of the change in behavior of the learner brought about by association of the response to a series of stimuli. The chief exponents of this type of theories are: 1. Edward L. Thorndike: his idea and system is called “co