Essence -The basic thoughts of the theory. Stages -Divisions and progressions within some theories. A way of categorizing theorists. Philosophy -The underlying base of theoretical thought. Theories Theory is the basis upon which the aspects of educational praxis are built.
Theories change with the times.
The following is a presentation of a few of the most known, studied, and respected theories. These are the men and women who create a specific theory. Theory becomes the basic school of thought from which we teach and are educated. I have outlined the positions of twenty-three theorists. These are simple statements that sum up the theory and the theorist's beliefs.