Learning Theories

This course introduces the basic concepts of adult learning in order to better understand one‟s individual learning process and strategies to facilitate the learning of others in various health care settings. An underlying premise is that learning is a life-long process. Theory will be linked with practical teaching and learning principles. Learning will mainly occur through activities and participation in class.

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About Course

This course explores the fundamental theories that explain how people learn and acquire knowledge. It covers key perspectives such as behaviorism, cognitivism, and constructivism. Through engaging video lessons, learners will understand how these theories apply in real educational settings. The course is ideal for educators and students seeking to enhance their teaching and learning strategies.

Authorship and Attribution

This course has been curated by Riphah International University faculty and staff using publicly available third-party content and Open Educational Resources (OER) for self-paced learning. Learners will engage with curated open-access materials to achieve the course learning outcomes. All third-party content is used under open-access or fair-use policies, while any original materials are developed specifically for this learning experience.

Source and Credits:

Instructor: PULSE POINT
Provider: YouTube (@PULSEPOINT-15)
License: Standard YouTube license

Source and Credits:

Instructor: Sprouts
Provider: YouTube (@sprouts)
License: Standard YouTube license

Source and Credits:

Instructor: Course Hero
Provider: YouTube (@coursehero)
License: Standard YouTube license

Source and Credits:

Instructor: khanacademymedicine
Provider: YouTube (@khanacademymedicine)
License: Standard YouTube license

What You'll Learn

By completing this course, you will be able to:

Apply major teaching and learning theories (behavioral, cognitive, psychodynamic, humanistic, and social learning) to design and evaluate effective teaching strategies in nursing education and clinical practice.

Prerequisites

To be successful in this course, learners should have:

The student should have the prior knowledge of Developmental Psychology which they have already covered in 4th semester BSN. They have learned all learning theories according to the developmental milestones.

Who Can Take This Course?

This course is for Bachelor Science of Nursing (BSN) 5th Semester students who have foundational knowledge of nursing concepts and are transitioning toward roles in clinical teaching and patient education. The learners typically have basic exposure to clinical settings and are developing competencies in critical thinking, communication, and evidence-based practice.

Course Outline

Module 1: Application of Learning Theories in Nursing Education and Patient Teaching

Teaching and Learning Theories – A Holistic Approach

Behavioral Learning Theory (Video)

Cognitive Learning Theory (Video)

Psychodynamic Learning Theory (Video)

Humanistic Learning Theory (Video)

Social Learning Theory (Video)

Practice Quiz

MCQs (Problems)

Skills You Will Gain

Learning Theory Basics Behaviorism Concepts Cognitive Learning Skills Constructivist Approaches Instructional Strategies Student Learning Analysis Educational Psychology Insights Teaching Method Application

Course Information

Duration

Approximately 1.2 Hours

Course Information

Category: Nursing
Language: Both English & Urdu
Type: Self-paced
Start Date: Apr 06, 2026

Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Learning Mode

Fully Online (Asynchronous)

Learning Type

Self Paced

Language

Both English and Urdu

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