My theory of choice

One learning style is the constructivist theory. Constructivist's seem to construct all knowledge they have in their minds by participating in certain experiments. These people learn when one constructs both mechanisms for learning and his or her own unique version of the knowledge. This could be colored by background, experiences, and aptitudes. Constructivist students need other ways to show their knowledge other than on only written exams. These students need to do hands-on activities to help them generate their own knowledge.

While, the behaviorist theory focuses on positive and negative reinforcement rather than punishment. Instead of punishing a student and taking things away from them, what this theory does is praises students for things done correctly and provides alternatives for the things they do wrong. This theory is used a lot in classrooms still today, for example teachers give praise and rewards for jobs welldone. If a student or whole classroom does really well on something, they'll reward them with possibly a movie day or something.

Personally, I would choose to use both theories. I would integrate many hands on activities into my class while also rewarding and providing alternatives to wrong and or right things that occur.