Foundations of Human Learning: Theories, Processes, and Motivation in Education

This foundational work provides a panoramic exploration of the science of human learning, blending classical theories, modern educational psychology, and motivational dynamics into a cohesive guide for educators, psychologists, and students alike. Drawing from the influential works of Pavlov, Skinner, Bandura, Ausubel, Maslow, Rogers, and many others, the book dissects how humans acquire, retain, and apply knowledge across different contexts and life stages.
Beginning with the neurological and behavioral bases of learning, the book moves through comprehensive analyses of learning types motor, verbal, conceptual, attitudinal and key learning theories, including Classical and Operant Conditioning, Observational Learning, Meaningful Learning, and Cognitive Development. Special emphasis is placed on motivational theories that drive learning, from intrinsic and extrinsic dynamics to models like Self-Determination Theory, Expectancy-Value Theory, and Flow.
This text further engages with practical strategies in education such as reinforcement, reward and punishment, and psychological resilience-building through motivation. By bridging theoretical foundations and applied insights, this book is an essential resource for mastering the psychological processes behind human learning and fostering impactful educational environments