Theories of learning applied in EPT: correlation with the personal constructs of George Kelly

Abstract

This article presents a systematic mapping of the main theoretical approaches to learning used in vocational
and technological education (EFA) and to explore how the cognitive approach of George Kelly can offer contributions to this area of education. A greater emphasis was placed on the use of cognitive and humanistic approaches in the experiences reported in the works, as well as the use of collaborative learning in contexts involving technological resources and the theory of meaningful learning in which the student is considered to have prior knowledge, and this should be valued and incorporated into the teaching- learning process. Regarding George Kelly's personal constructs approach, it is considered that it can contribute to make the educational process more aligned to the students' development, however, the Brazilian educational system still places a great emphasis on traditional methodologies and this complicates other arrangements in the teachinglearning relationship in the formal educational spaces.