nahisaho Theory Lookup
175 education theory definitions with application guidance.
Use This Skill When
- Looking up a specific education theory definition.
- Comparing theories for instructional design.
- Selecting the best theory for a teaching context.
Key Theory Categories
| Category | Count | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Learning Theories | 30+ | Constructivism, Behaviorism, Connectivism |
| Motivation | 20+ | Self-Determination, Flow, Growth Mindset |
| Assessment | 15+ | Formative Assessment, Constructive Alignment |
| Development | 15+ | Piaget, Vygotsky, Erikson, Kohlberg |
| Instruction | 25+ | Direct Instruction, Scaffolding, UDL |
| Social Learning | 10+ | Bandura, Communities of Practice |
Frequently Used Theories
| Theory | Theorist | Primary Use |
|---|---|---|
| Bloom's Taxonomy | Bloom/Anderson | Assessment item design, cognitive levels |
| Constructive Alignment | Biggs | Objective ↔ activity ↔ assessment alignment |
| Growth Mindset | Dweck | Feedback language, motivation |
| Zone of Proximal Development | Vygotsky | Scaffolding, differentiation |
| UDL | CAST | Inclusive material design |
| PBIS | Sugai & Horner | Multi-tier behavioral support |
| Formative Assessment | Black & Wiliam | Learning-oriented evaluation |
| Self-Determination Theory | Deci & Ryan | Autonomy, competence, relatedness |
Read detailed theory definitions in references/theory-index.md when applying a specific theory.
Quality Gates
- Theory definition is accurate (name, theorist, year, key concept).
- Application guidance is context-specific (not generic).
- Comparison includes strengths and limitations of each theory.
If any gate fails: identify the issue, fix, and re-validate.
Gotchas
- 理論名だけでなく「どう適用するか」まで説明すること。名前の羅列は価値がない
- 175理論すべてを参照する必要はない。タスクに最も直接関係する1-3理論に絞ること
- Constructivism（構成主義）とConstructionism（構築主義）は異なる理論。混同しないこと
Validation Loop
- 理論情報を提供
- チェック: 定義正確性、適用ガイダンス、推奨数3以内
- 不合格なら修正