What is learning, for whom, and to what end? An overview

Joshua A. Danish; Jasmine Y. Ma

doi:10.1016/B978-0-12-818630-5.14001-1

What is learning, for whom, and to what end? An overview

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In this overview chapter, we challenge readers to think critically about the key theories of learning studied in the field. We discuss the importance of recognizing the contexts in which these theories have developed and are used. We encourage readers to ask of each theory “for whom?” and “to what end?” We present overviews of both sociocultural and cognitive theories in an order that runs contrary to the usual overview chapter, and end with discussions of what our theories of learning do not yet address, in the hope of pushing us all to think more deeply about what theories of learning can and should do in the future.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	International Encyclopedia of Education
Subtitle of host publication	Fourth Edition
Publisher	Elsevier
Pages	1-11
Number of pages	11
ISBN (Electronic)	9780128186299
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-818630-5.14001-1
State	Published - Jan 1 2022

Keywords

Cognitive critical
Diversity
Equity
Learning sciences
Learning theory
Sociocultural

ASJC Scopus subject areas

General Social Sciences

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