This study explains the concept of learning in the light of the opinions of behaviourists, connectivists and humanists. The researcher focused on key points of difference among the behaviourists themselves and other schools of thought on the topic. For this purpose, the qualitative paradigm of research was used and method of content analyses was applied. According to the behaviourists learning is not an active but passive process of memorizing information that requires external reward.

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... ding is merely seeing relationship or patterns and applications requires not more than transfer of training. According to the humanists learning is a personal act of individual to fully utilize his potential. It is essential that instructional activities should be based on the learners' basic needs for the success of the learning process. It is an unending curiosity that includes identifying, discovering, drawing in from the outside world and making that which is drawn in a real part of Me. Learning situation must allow the learner to move at a pace that best suited to him. It should provide opportunities for continuous assessment and utilization of the feedback as a part of learning. Connectivists believe that learning is a way of being. It is an ongoing pattern of attitudes and actions by individuals and groups which they employ to deal with the surprising, new/novel, messy, obtrusive events and situations. It occurs in different of ways from the practicing communities, personal networks, and through completion of work-related tasks. It is a continuous process for a lifetime without separation from work related activities. They present a model of learning which recognizes that learning is no longer an internal, individualistic activity. It provides an insight and skills to the learners how to flourish and progress in a digital era of technology.