This document discusses learning theories and their application to quality improvement in education and public health. It defines learning as the acquisition of knowledge through study, experience, or teaching, while education is the process of systematic instruction. Several learning theories are described, including behaviorism, cognitivism, humanism, and social/situational theories. The document focuses on social cognitive theory and its three core concepts: learning through observation, mental states, and that learning does not necessarily lead to behavior change. It provides examples of how learning theories can contribute to quality healthcare and public health improvement through education.