Theory of learning

A source of information about learning is through theory. Briefly defined, a theory is a set of interrelated constructs, concepts, principles and hypotheses which attempt to explain, predict or control a set of phenomenon. A theory of learning involves the efficient methods of explaining the nature of the learning process. It describes, explains, or predicts conditions under which learning does or does not occur.

A theory of learning describes, explains, and controls the relationship between the teacher's behavior and the student's learning process. It explains how the teacher's behavior affects learning in the student. It considers the behavior of the teacher as the cause, and the learning of the student as affect. However, behavior of teachers is only one special category or environmental condition under which learning occurs. Learning can in fact occur even in the absence of a teacher.

Learning should be facilitated and accelerated rather than hindered by the behavior of the teacher. Learning occur because of rather than in spite of the teacher.