I believe that my job as an Educator is to inspire students to be curious, passionate, and life-long learners.  Education is more than just preparing students for the workforce.  Educators share the simple yet sacred joy of learning.

Theories and Strategies

Learning Theories by Vicky Earle, click to view full size

Constructivism  
Connectivism 
Discovery Learning  
Progressive Education
Pedagogy/Andragogy/Heutagogy via The Center for Academic Technology, UDC
Brain Based Learning via Edutopia
The Adolescent Brain- Learning Strategies & Teaching Tips via SPOTS

Learning Theories via Instructional Design
Summary of Learning Theories and Models via Learning-Theories.com
Instructional Design Models and Theories blog posts via eLearning Industry
Active Learning by Chris O’Neal and Tershia Pinder-Grover, Center for Research on Learning and Teaching, University of Michigan
Peer Instruction via Innovative Learning Institute
53 Ways to Check for Understanding via Edutopia
Taxonomy of Socratic Questioning by Richard Paul
Thomas Angelo's 14 Principles for Improving higher learning

See Also

What Makes a Master Teacher by George Couros via Connected Principals
What Makes a Great Teacher? by Amanda Ripley via The Atlantic
52 Habits of highly Effective Teachers via Online Universities
21 Signs You're a 21st Century Teacher via Technology Bits Bytes & Nibbles
Best Teacher I Ever Had by David Owen