Three frequently used categories are humanism , behaviourism and cognitivism . Humanism Emphasises personal experience. The trainer acts as a facilitator and encourages the learners to share their own experiences and thought.
Humanistic techniques suit pragmatic, reflective and activist learners.
Behaviourism Aims at teaching the desired behaviour through reward. The aim is to reinforce the desired behaviour so that ultimately it is rewarding to the learner. These techniques suit pragmatic and activist learners. The traditional academic approach that aims to present information in a logical manner, usually through lectures. This technique suits theoretical learners.