Theorists 

Theorist Theory Summarized What this means and looks

like when in use in the
classroom

Howard Gardner Multiple intelligence theory: Teachers should provide

students learn best in assignments with multiple
different ways. options to engage the
maximum number of
students.

Benjamin Bloom Bloom’s taxonomy: levels of It helps the teacher see how
students’ understanding. much students understand
the material. It also helps
them create question stems.

John Dewey Hands-on approaches with Students are given time to

real-world experiences teach leave the classroom and work
best. on lab-based projects.

Lev Vygotsky Social interaction plays a role Students work in groups

in learning. because working alone is
more frustrating.

Albert Bandura Children learn by watching Using strategies such as

others and imitating their think, pair, and share.
behaviors.

B.F. Skinner You can strengthen or Encouraging good behaviors

weaken behaviors through by reinforcing and
reinforcement and discouraging behaviors you
punishment. want to stop.

Jean Piaget Cognitive development Finding developmentally

psychology and children appropriate content to show
develop in stages. students.