Distance Education Theories

Paper Summary:

The paper examines different theories of learning and then discusses the implications of different modes of instruction on distance education. The paper also looks at the need for a blend of educational philosophies in distance learning and concludes by suggesting a working educational model.

Theories of Learning
Behaviorism
Cognitivism
Constructivism
Implication of Theory Commonalities for Distance Learning
Andragogy and Pedagogy
Andragogy and Distance Learning
Differentiating Between Andragogy and Pedagogy
Philosophies of Education
Relating Philosophies of Education to Distance Learning
Continuum of Learning
Conclusion
Bibliography

From the Paper:

"While distance learning is not likely to completely replace traditional instruction in institutions, technology-based training programs are growing rapidly (Barclay, 2001). For example, Internet-based distance learning is currently one of the fastest growing markets in the education industry. The expanding use of technology challenges traditional classroom and instructional models of how successful training, and learning, should be administered."

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