Educational Theory

This page contains links to places that will give you
an overview, or definition, of a particular educational theory of practice.

Funderstanding - a well organized site with concise, well-written descriptions of the most commonly
                                  applied and universally accepted educational theories.   

Sample philosophies of education - from Paulo Freire and John Dewey to individual college
                                                                    students - very interesting.

Emotional Intelligence - A few words from Daniel Goleman, the creator of EI.

Constructivism - A good definition, from the University of Saskatchewan.

Differentiated Instruction -  ASCD's resources for differentiated instruction.

The Responsive Classroom -  New Horizons for Learning; a clear definition.

Complex Instruction -  an equity pedagogy and a form of cooperative learning developed at UVM

William Perry's Scheme of Intellectual and Ethical Development of college students

 Note; a variety of "authorities" have been used to define these theories and practices. As always, be aware of, and take into consideration, the source of the "authority".

Last updated January 26 2008