Six reasons to understand teaching and learning theory

1. Understanding theory can make you more effective as a teacher.
2. Understanding theory makes you and your students more effective.
3. Understanding theory will help you solve problems.
4. Understanding theory will help you be a more creative teacher.
5. Understanding theory is a reflection of professional self-development.
6. Understanding theory can lead to classroom research.

Svinicki, M. D. (2004). Learning and Motivation in the Postsecondary Classroom. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.