Compare and Contrast behaviorist/connectionist theories and andragogy Learning theories.

Compare the main ideas/characteristics, strengths, weaknesses, and significant elements covered in each theory, the essence of the theory, and the main principles of learning theory.

Behaviorist theories include such diverse theories as those of Thorndike, Pavlov, Guthrie, Skinner, and Hull.

The Andragogic theorists include Knowles.

Behaviorist Theories of Learning

Andragogic Theories of Learning

References

Arghode, V., Brieger, E. W., & McLean, G. N. (2017).Adult learning theories: Implications for online instruction.Links to an external site.European Journal of Training and Development, 41(7), 593-609. doi:10.1108/EJTD-02-2017-0014

Knowles, M. S., Holton, E. F., III, & Swanson, R. A. (2020).The adult learner: The definitive classic in adult education and human resources development(9th ed.). Routledge.