"To learn the theory" means to acquire knowledge and understanding of the principles, concepts, or ideas behind a subject or field of study. It involves gaining theoretical knowledge rather than practical or applied skills. Full definition
Companies all over the world have now embraced the practical application of social learning theory because it has proven itself to be tremendously effective over and over again. (elearningindustry.com)
Across all departments, museums are increasingly seeing themselves as settings of learning theory in action. (gse.harvard.edu)
There is plenty of different research on adult learning theory, and one thing that stands out is the need for training to be task - oriented and practical. (elearningindustry.com)