. THEORY OF LEARNING

A theory  is a fact  based frame work for describing a phenomenon.also the term theory is used with suprising freguency in everyday life, it often used in mean a guess, hunch or supposition theory based upon a hypothesis and backed by the evidence. In psychology theory are used  to provide a model for understanding human thoughts, emotions and behaviors.
Learning theory  refers to a process that brings together cognitive, emotional, and environmental influences and experiences for acguaring, enhancing, or making changes in one's knowledge,skills, values and world views (illeris 2004, ormord ,1995) it also thoughts,emotions and behaviours.
Teaching theory it is the a set of  interrelated  constructs, definitions propositions which present a systematic view of teaching by specifying relations among variables with the purpose of explaining and predicting.
The following are the major theorists,B.F.Skinner , Ivan Pavlov , Edward Throndike ,John B. Watson ( Behaviourism), Jean Peaget ,Robert Gagne, Lev vygotsky (Cognitivism), John Dewey, Merrill, Levvygotsky, Symour papert, (Constructivism)
 Behaviorism Theorist
John Watson (1878-1959) coined the term "behaviorism." emphasis on internal states, Watson insisted that psychology must focus on overt measureable behaviors. Watson believed that theorizing thoughts, intentions or other subjective experiences was unscientific  Behaviorism as a theory was primarily developed by B. F.Skinner It loosely encompasses the work of people like Edward Thorndike, Tolman, Guthrie, and Hull. What characterizes these investigators are their underlying assumptions about the process of learning. In essence, three basic assumptions are held to be true] First, learning is manifested by a change in behavior. Second, the environment shapes behavior. And third, the principles of contiguity (how close in time two events must be for a bond to be formed) and reinforcement (any means of increasing the likelihood that an event will be repeated) are central to explaining the learning process. For behaviorism, learning is the acquisition of new behavior through conditioning.  Behaviourism focuses on the objectively observable aspects of learning.
There are two types of possible conditioning:
Classical conditioning where the behavior becomes a reflex response to stimulus as in the case of pavlov’s Dogs. Pavlov was interested in studying reflexes, when he saw that the dogs drooled without the proper stimulus. Although no food was in sight, their saliva still dribbled. It turned out that the dogs were reacting to lab coats. Every time the dogs were served food, the person who served the food was wearing a lab coat. Therefore, the dogs reacted as if food was on its way whenever they saw a lab coat.In a series of experiments, Pavlov then tried to figure out how these phenomena were linked. For example, he struck a bell when the dogs were fed. If the bell was sounded in close association with their meal, the dogs learned to associate the sound of the bell with food. After a while, at the mere sound of the bell, they responded by drooling. Pavlov's work laid the foundation for many of psychologist John B. Watson's ideas. Watson and Pavlov shared both a disdain for "menatlistic" concepts (such as consciousness) and a belief that the basic laws of learning were the same for all animals whether dogs or humans
the behavior becomes a reflex response to stimulus as in the case of  Pavlov’s Dogs. Pavlov was interested in studying reflexes, when he saw that the dogs drooled without the proper stimulus. Although no food was in sight, their saliva still dribbled. It turned out that the dogs were reacting to lab coats. Every time the dogs were served food, the person who served the food was wearing a lab coat. Therefore, the dogs reacted as if food was on its way whenever they saw a lab coat.In a series of experiments, Pavlov then tried to figure out how these phenomena were linked. For example, he struck a bell when the dogs were fed. If the bell was sounded in close association with their meal, the dogs learned to associate the sound of the bell with food. After a while, at the mere sound of the bell, they responded by drooling. Pavlov's work laid the foundation for many of psychologist John B. Watson's ideas. Watson and Pavlov shared both a disdain for "menatlistic" concepts (such as consciousness) and a belief that the basic laws of learning were the same for all animals whether dogs or humans
Operant conditioning, where there is reinforcement of the behavior by a reward or a punishment. The theory of operant conditioning was developed by  B.F.Skinner and is known as  Radical Behaviorism. The word ‘operant’ refers to the way in which behavior ‘operates on the environment’. Briefly, a behavior may result either in reinforcement, which increases the likelihood of the behavior recurring, or punishment, which decreases the likelihood of the behavior recurring. It is important to note that, a punishment is not considered to be applicable if it does not result in the reduction of the behavior, and so the terms punishment and reinforcement are determined as a result of the actions. Within this framework, behaviorists are particularly interested in measurable changes in behavior. In operant conditioning we learn to assoicate a response (our behavior) and its consequence and thus to repeat acts followed by good results and avoid acts followed by bad results.
Since behaviorists view the learning process as a change in behavior, educators arrange the environment to elicit desired responses through such devices as behavioral objectives, competency -based education, and skill development.skinner’s operant, instrumental conditioning in operant conditioning, an organism must first make the desired response and then a” reward’’ is provided. In learning there is a feedback from reinforcing stimulus to the previous response.
Cognitivism  
Since behaviorists view the learning process as a change in behavior, objectives, competency -based educators arrange the environment to elicit desired responses through such devices as behavioral education, and skill development and training.
Gestalt views of learning have been incorporated into what have come to be labeled cognitive theories. Two key assumptions underlie this cognitive approach: (1) that the memory system is an active organized processor of information and (2) that prior knowledge plays an important role in learning. Cognitive theories look beyond behavior to explain brain-based learning. Cognitivists consider how human memory works to promote learning. For example, the physiological processes of sorting and encoding information and events into Short term memory and long term memory are important to educators working under the cognitive theory theories of learning play a role in influencing instructional design. Aspects of cognitivism can be found in learning how to learn, social role acquisition, intelligence, learning, and memory as related to age.
Educators employing a cognitivist approach to learning would view learning as internal mental process (including insight, information processing, memory, perception) where in order to develop learner capacity and skills to improve learning, the educator structures content of learning activities to focus on building intelligence and cognitive and meta-cognitive development 
Constructivism
Constructivism is a revolution in educational psychology. Built on the work of Piaget and Bruner, constructivism emphasizes the importance of active involvement of learners in constructing knowledge for themselves...Constructivism emphasizes top-down processing: begin with complex problems and teach basic skills while solving these problems. Constructivism explains why students do not learn deeply by listening to a teacher, or reading from a textbook. Learning sciences research is revealing the deeper underlying bases of how knowledge construction works. To design effective environments, one needs a very good understanding of what children know when they come to the classroom. This requires sophisticated research into childrens cognitive development, and the learning sciences draws heavily on psychological studies of cognitive development (e.g., Siegler, 1998). The learning theories of John Dewey, Marie Montenssori, and David Kolb serve as the foundation of constructivist learning theory  nstructivism views learning as a process in which the learner actively constructs or builds new ideas or concepts based upon current and past knowledge or experience. In other words, "learning involves constructing one's own knowledge from one's own experiences." Constructivist learning, therefore, is a very personal endeavor, whereby internalized concepts, rules, and general principles may consequently be applied in a practical real-world context.  Constructivism itself has many variations, such as  Active learning, discovery learning, and Knowledge building. Regardless of the variety, constructivism promotes a student's free exploration within a given framework or structure The teacher acts as a facilitator who encourages students to discover principles for themselves and to construct knowledge by working to solve realistic problems. Aspects of constructivism can be found in self-directed learning, transformational learning, and experiential learning.
perform significantly lower than those learning with collaboration and mediation Students learn through talk, discussion, and argumentation.
TEACHING THEORY
A theory of teaching is a set of interrelated constructs, definitions, propositions whichpresent a systematic view of teaching by specifying relations among variables with the purpose ofexplaining and predicting”. Under this definition main emphasis has been given on the relationship among teaching variables. The purpose of relationship is to understand, predict and control teaching tasks. Burner (1964) defines the theory of teaching as the explanation of “general methodology ofteaching”. B.O. Smith (1969) gives a statement as a definition of theory of teaching.“ The teacher who is not theoretically trained will interpret events and objects in terms of comminutions concepts that have come from the experience of the race permeated without modelide as about human behaviour. This statement indicates the nature of theory of teaching. A theory of teaching answers threequestions: how do teachers behave, why do they behave as they perform and with what effect. Itapplies for all teachers, for all students and for all situations in which reaching occurs. It considers the teacher-behaviour, the cause and student’s learning effect. It explains, predictsand controls the ways in which the teacher-behaviours affects the learning of students.
 A theoryof teaching must answer the questions of the teaching for efficient learning
Need for a theory of teaching A teaching theory has the following advantages:
explains the relationship between teaching and learning and indentifies common factors.
Teaching theory gives the knowledge about the assumptions of teaching activities which provide guideline for organizing teaching
The instructional designs can be developed with the help of theory of teaching.
provides the scientific basis for planning, organizing, leading and evaluation the teaching.
The classroom teaching problems may be studied scientifically through the knowledge of teaching theory.
 The pupil-teachers can develop teaching skills and competency by employing the knowledge given by theory of teaching.
Teaching objectives may be successfully achieved by the use of teaching theory.
 The effective teachers enable produced with the use of teaching theory
N.L. Gage suggests that theories of teaching may be used to increase the understanding, prediction and control of teaching
 Types of teaching theories Teaching theories may be broadly classified into three categories:
 Formal theory (philosophical theory) of teaching.The theory which is based upon certain logic, certain metaphysical, epistemological assumptions and propositions, . The following are the fourphilosophical theories of teaching, this are ,Meutic Theory of Teaching ,The communication Theory of Teaching, The Molding Theory of Teaching, and The mutual Inquiry Theory of teaching.
 Descriptive theory of teaching respect of the individual difference among students at a given age, structure of knowledge with a topic to be taught, flexibility of sequencing,rate of learning, interests and so on. “Any subject can be taught effecting in some intellectual honest for any student at any stage of development,Prescriptive theory of teaching E. Stones and Morries have attempted to explain the nature of teaching with the help of three types of related variables:
The first phase includes the teacher in the analysis of the teaching problems and teaching tests before teaching takes place. It has two types of tasks one is the analysis of teaching content and
 second is the analysis of the nature of the student’s learning. In the second Phase decision are made about the interrelationship of the variables deemed appropriate to teaching objectives.
The third phase concerns with evaluating the effectiveness and workability of phase two inrelaxing the objective and this consists of techniques of examination in which varibales have been interrelated in phase second
 Normative theory of teaching ,The normative theory of teaching may be developed because it is difficult to control the human subjects in experimental situation. The learning theories have been developed under controlled conditions by conducting experiments and animals. The normative theory explains the relationship among teaching variables on the basis of observations in normal teaching condition. This category has four theories of teaching: The cognitive theory of teaching, Theory of teacher-behaviour, Psychological theory of teaching and,The general theory of teaching
 Types of education objectives – Bloom has classified three types of objectives: Cognitive, Affective and Pschomotor. Tolman has given things to be learned, field cognition mode, drive discrimination field expectation. The learning theories Normative theory of teaching The learning theories have been formulated by designing experiment in controlled situations,therefore they have less generalizability. Teaching theory should have high generalizabilitybecause it concerns with human behavior. More rigorous control cannot be imposed by designing experiments on human subjects. Therefore we need normative theory of teaching. a) The cognitive theory of teaching 8
  9. N.L. Gage suggest that one theory of teaching cannot serve the purpose of education. There should be more than one theory of teaching because teaching may be analysed in four ways: Types of teacher’s activity – A teacher has to lay several roles in teaching. Teaching consists of many kinds of activity such as philosopher (information Given. Adviser, counselor, motivator, demonstrator, curriculum planner and evaluatorhave been developed undercontrolled conditions by conducting experiments and animals. The normative theory explains therelationship among teaching variables on the basis of observations in normal teaching condition. This category has four theories of teaching: (a) The cognitive theory of teaching (b) Theory of teacher-behaviour (c) Psychological theory of teaching and (d) The general theory of teaching 3
and (2) Descriptive Theory of Teaching The theory which is based upon empirical evidence and observation is called descriptivetheory. The purpose of descriptive theory is to predict the relationship and effectiveness ofvariables of teaching. Gardon and Bruner have formulated such theories of teaching: (a) Instruction theory of teaching and (b) Prescriptive theory of teaching(3) Normative.   4. Formal Theory of Teaching These theories are based upon metaphysical and epistemological propositions. There areearlier theories which reflects the current social practices. Meutic Theory of Teaching This theory conceives that teaching process helps to recollect or unfold that knowledge withquestioning techniques. The teacher brings his knowledge at conscious level of this child. Thefocus of this theory is on self realization. The socratic’s method is an essential for this theory.The heredity plays an important role in teaching process. (a) The communication theory of Teaching This theory of teaching based upon assumptions that the teacher possesses all knowledge andinformation which student does not possess. The most appropriate way for the student is to learnthis knowledge that the teacher presents, explains, demonstrates and performs in the classroom.This theory further assumes that the child is like a clean state, the teacher can imprint upon itanything through his mode of communications. Therefore, it is designed as the communicationpractical theory of teaching. (b) The moulding theory of teaching John dewey is the advocate of this moulding theory of teaching confine to impart theknowledge to the students. The third theory has the focus on shape, form and mould of thestudents behavior. The basic assumption about the human nature which this theory takes inconsideration is that human personality is formed, shaped and moulded by their environment. (c) The mutual inquiry theory The main assumption of this theory about the nature of knowledge is that the whole body orrecorded facts as ‘information’ knowledge which in schools and outside the schools is generallysubstituted for inquiry. True knowledge is inquiry, used to apply efficient methods and relevantinformation for the solution problems. 4
  5. This theory of teaching is clearly applicable to research and art. This theory assumes that eachindividual has the capacity to discover new knowledge with mutual inquiry. It implies that ateacher has a model in his mind to use in specific situation and student himself selects the modelfor mutual inquiry.Descriptive theory of teaching Descriptive theory of teaching is based upon certain propositions and certain observations. (a) Theories of Instructions A theory of instruction consists of a set of propositions stating the relationship between, onthe one hand, measures the outcome of education and on the other hand, measure both theconditions to which the learner is exposed and variables representing characteristics of thelearner. There are three models assigned to the three theories of instruction. (1) Gagne’s hierarchical theory of Instruction (2) Atkinson’s Decision Theoretic Analysis for optimizing learning (3) Bruner’s Cognitive Developmental Theory of Instruction (1) Gagne’s hierarchical theory of Instruction Robert M, Gagne has termed from theories of learning to the practical task of training orinstructional theory. He has proposed eight kinds of learning: Signal, stimulus-response, chaining,verbal association, multiple discrimination, concept learning, rule learning and problem solving.He identified five learning outcome associated with types of learning they are as follow: Verbalinformation, Intellectual skills, cognitive strategy, motor skills and attitude. Gagne while emphasizing the need for a proper theory of instruction proposed that such atheory of instruction must be based on the hierarchical structure of the events of learning. Whatgoes on inside the learners mind during the teaching learning process may be termed as internalevents. This events must be fully taken in consideration while planning the corresponding 5
  6. instructional procedures. This learning events from the angle of a learner along with thecorresponding instructional events is presented as follows: Learning event Corresponding instructional events Reception Gaining attention Expectancy Information learners of the objective Retrieval Stimulation recall or prior learning Selective Perception Presenting the stimulus Semantic encoding Providing learning guidance Responding Eliciting performance Reinforcement Providing feedback Retrieval Assessing performance Generalization Enhancing retention and transfer Therefore an instructional plan may thus be properly choked by following the sequences oflearning events. (2) Atkinson’s Decision-theoretic Analysis for Optimizing Learning. Richart C. Atkinson came to instructional psychology from the interest in mathematicallearning theory which he applied to computer-assisted instruction (CAI). Atkinson Proposed four characteristics which must be satisfied with a precise derivation of an“Optimal Instructional Strategy”. (a) Model of the learning process should be involved (b) It should involve specified instructional actions (c) The instructional objectives should be specified in behavioral terms. 6
  7. (d) Each instructional objective can be measured by Burner advocates that a theory of instruction is designing measurement scale or questions. This model is, in fact, a special case of Optimal Control Theory, as it has been developed inthe mathematical and engineering field. (3) Bruner’s Cognitive Developmental Theory of Instruction. Burner advocates that a theory of instruction is prescriptive in that it proposes rules forachieving knowledge of skills and provides techniques evaluating learning outcomes. It is alsonormative in that it sets goals to be achieved and deal with conditions for meeting then. ‘A Theory of instruction’ in short is concerned with how what one wished to teach can best belearned, with improving rather than describing learning. This is not to say that learning and developmental theories are irrelevant for theory ofinstruction. In fact, a theory of instruction must be concerned with both learning and developmentand must be congruent with those theories of learning and development to which it subscribes.Burner is insistent on the empirical steps necessary before the theory can prescribe the practice. Burner has specified four features that a theory of instruction must involve: Predisposition tolearn, structure of knowledge, sequence of instruction and reinforcement. Bruner has specified four features that a theory of instruction must involve: Predisposition tolearn, structure of knowledge, sequence of instruction and reinforcement. • Predisposition to learn – A theory of instruction must be concerned with the experiences and context that will tend to make the child willing and able to learn when he enters the school • Structure of knowledge - A theory of instruction should specify the ways in which body of knowledge should be structured so that it can be most readily grasped by the learner. • Sequence of instruction – A theory of instruction should specify the most effective sequences to present the material 7
  8. • Reinforcement – A theory of instruction should specify the nature and pacing of rewards, moving from extrinsic rewards of intrinsic one. Each of this points require elaborating with motor patterns. Types of learning theories – teaching might proceed on the basis of different families of learning theory; philosophical theories of learning (mental discipline, unfoldment, approbation). Psychological theories of learning: S_R family, Reinforcement theory and Insight learning theory. Each family suggests different views of teaching process. Types of components of learning – Neal Miller suggests four componenets of learning, drive, cue, response and reward. The each component requires the different types of teaching acticvities. b) Theory of teacher behavior D.G. Ryan has tried to explain the concept of teacher-behaviour and formulated a theory ofteacher-behaviour. M. Meux and B.O. Smith have defined the term teacher-behaviour “Teacher behavior consists of those acts that the teacher performs typically in the classroomin order to induce-learning”. Theory of teacher behaviour also explains the relationship of variables, It is based upon twopostulates. Teacher behaviour is social in nature - Teacher performs his tasks in group. Teacherbehavior is concerned with the class-room verbal and non-verbal interaction. In the process ofinteraction, teacher and students both participate. The initiation and response activities are to beperformed by teacher or students. They both influence each other. Therefore it is considered associal behavior. 9
  10. Teacher behavior is relative - Teacher’s classroom activities are based upon socialsituations. Teacher’s activities are the product of social conditions and are related to the culturalsettings in which teacher performs the teaching task. Teacher- Behaviour is good or bad, effectiveand ineffective, it can be judged with reference to a particular culture’s value system and set ofobjectives. Therefore teacher behavior is a relative concept. c) The Psychological theory of teaching This theory considers teaching a sort contractual relationship between the teacher and thepupils. The relationship consists of certain activities to be performed by the teacher such as :analyzing teaching task, determining learning goals, identifying entering behavior and selectingteaching strategy. The teacher formulates teaching tasks by his own experiences and insight. Hemakes judgment about the pupil’s stage of development. The teacher locates his positioning thecognitive map. Teaching has very high values. The value helps others to grow and learn to give one best fromwhich others benefit, but from which one does not benefit oneself to do good without expectinganything in return and so on. d) General Theory of teaching S.C.T. Clarke has formulated a general theory of teaching. It assumes that teaching is processwhich is designed and performed to produce change in behavior of students. Teaching activitiescan be very diverse and vary also at different levels of teaching and objectives. All thesecombinations are possible in teaching process. This theory limits the teaching activities to thosewhich are acceptable by a democratic society. 10
 ROLES OF LEARNERS AND TEACHERS IN THE BEHAVIOURISM THEORY.
According to them they suggest several views as follows ,in the behaviourism
Roles of learners learners  are basically just passive responding to stimuli,in behaviourism there two main theory involve classical conditions and operant conditions according to Pavlov experiment he was using dog in its basic premise he said that behaviour can be conditioned by pairing stimuli with response so in the classical conditioning responses are involuntary.
Role of teachers he or she used as an instructors, designins the learning environment, he shaped the childrens behaviour by giving them positive or negative reinforcement examples when childrens performed well they get rewards and when they did bad they get purnishment examples B. F. Skiner used rainforcorcement techniques to teach pigeon
                  According to B.F.Skiner  he realized that there is a burn on the instructor
               to maintain reinforcement he said “behaviour that is not reinforced is likely
               less frequent and may even disappear” merram and cafferella 1999, p.252.
Key concept of this theory is concerning with animals and human.
ROLES OF LEARNERS AND TEACHERS IN THE COGNITIVISM THEORY
Roles of learners the process of learners is to store and retrieve information for later use, creating association and creating a knowledge set useful for living, the learners uses the information processing approach to transefer and assimilate new information
Roles of teachers instructors manages problems solving and structured and search activities especially with group learning strategies also instructors provides opportunities to connect new information to schema. The key key consept of cognitivism focus on the brain how humans process and store information was very important in the process of learning.

ROLE OF LEARNERS AND TEACHERS IN THE CONSTRUCTIVISM THEORY
Roles of learners learning is an active process in which learners construct new ideas or concepts based upon their currents knowledge social interactions and motivation affect the constructions
Roles of teachers he was an educators focus on making connections between facts and fostering new understanding in students,consructivism also focused in elimination of standardized curriculum instead it promotes using curriculum customized to the students prior knowledge also it emphasizes hands on problem solving constructivism focuses on how learners construct their own meaning they ask questions, develop answers and interact and interpret the invironment by doing this things they incoparate new knowledge to create new meaning.
According to piaget how does learning take place.humans intelligence and biological organism functions in similar ways they are both organized system that constantly interact with environment.Knowledge is the interactions between the individual and environment,cognitive development is the growth of logical thinking from infancy to adult hood
According to vygotsky component of cognitive development. He masters the symbols of culture and developing the cultural form of reasoning,in the complex functions begin as social interactions between individuals acguire meaning and are internationalized by the learners. Also he said that speech and other symbols are first masterd as a form of communication and eventually stricter and manage a child think.
THE FOLLOWING ARE THE COMBINATION OF CRITISISM TO THOSE THEORIES

The learners might find himself in situation where he needs to respond but the mental cues he has learned to respond might not exist,
 Behaviorism does not explain some learning such as the recognition of new language parterns by young children for which there is no reinforcement mechanism.
Weakness of cognivitism is similar to behaviourism in the belief that there are only finite, pre determined goals it means that learner’s and instructor’s may become satisfied with obtaining minimum competencies or carry the altitude that ‘’if it’s not broke, then don’t fix it’’ when the learning experience could actually be designed better.
An instructional designer will needed to ensure that the instruction is appropriate for all skill levels and experiences
The learners is markedly at a disadvantage whenever relevant schemas or pre requisites knowledge do not exist
Designing such  instruction could be coastly and time consuming also major weakness of cognivitism lies on its strength where as schemas help to make learning more meaningful

CONCLUSION
 Iconclude in saying that according to those theoristis whose explaining about the theories all   they pass on same things but they had the similarities and they differ in some points because in behaviourism they focus only on the objectvly observalble aspects of learning, while in cognitivism theory they look  beyond behaviour  to explain brain based learning.and also in constructivism the theorists they based on learning as the process in which the learner actively constructs or build new ideas or concept.here we see how those theorists explaining about the different stages of learning through teaching animals and human being like B.F.Skinner conditioning the peagot and also piaget  pass in stages of learning childrens, Pavlovs conditioned dogs.
Conclusion The available literature on this topic reveals that there is no theory of teaching at all. Thereare only models or paradigms of teaching. Teaching theory is prescriptive. Teachers and pupilsare the major variables of teaching theory. It is narrow and specific. It is based upon learningtheory, learning conditions and learning components. While learning theory are formulated byconducting experiments on animals teaching theory is developed by dealing with human subjectsin normal situations. It is concerned with effective learning and development of pupils.References1. Sharma. R.K. “Technological foundation of education”, Theories of teaching.2. Mangal. S.K. “Advanced Educational Psychology”, Nature and theories of learning. PHI learning Private Limited. Pg.235 – 236. 11