The document discusses several learning theories: - Constructivism posits that learning is an active process where learners construct knowledge based on experiences and testing hypotheses about their environment. - Behaviorism views learning as a passive process where the environment shapes behavior through reinforcement or consequences. - Essentialism focuses on teaching basic skills needed for citizenship. - Progressivism emphasizes learning by doing and pursuing individual interests and needs. - The adult learning theory called andragogy recognizes that adults learn differently than children, being more self-directed, motivated by internal factors, and ready to learn.