learning theories

Varun Srivastava & Shashank Malviya

(13BSP0902) (13BSP0737)

IBS Pune

LEARNING:

THEORIES AND PROGRAM DESIGN

Introduction

LEARNING is a relatively

permanent change in human

capabilities that is not a result of growth processes.

Five Types of Learner Outcomes

Verbal Information

Intellectual Skills

Motor Skills

Attitudes

Cognitive Strategies

Learning Theories

Reinforcement Theory

Social Learning Theory

Goal Theory

Need Theory

Expectancy Theory

Adult Learning Theory

Information Processing Theory

Adult Learning Theory

• It was developed out of a need for a specific theory of how adults learn.• Pedagogy is the art and science of teaching children, dominated educational theory. • Andragogy is the theory of adult learning.

Processes of Learning

Expectancy

Perception

Working Storage

Semantic Encoding

Long-Term

StorageRetrieval

Generalizing

Gratifying

The Learning Cycle

FOUR STAGES OF LEARNING

Concrete Experience

Reflective Observation

Abstract Conceptualizati

on

Active Experimentatio

n

Age Influences on Learning

FOUR GENERATIONS OF EMPLOYESS

Nexters Gen Xers

Baby Boomers

Traditionalists

Selecting and Preparing the Training Site

a) Details to be considered in the training room:

Noise Colors Room Structure Lighting

Wall and floor

covering

Meeting room chairs

Glare Ceiling

Electrical outlets Acoustics

SELECTING AND PREPARING THE TRAINING SITE

b) Seating arrangements

Fan-Type Seating Classroom-Type

Seating Conference-Type

Seating Horseshoe

Arrangement

Program Design • Program design – refers to the organization and coordination of the training program.• Effective program design includes:

•Course Parameters – refer to general information about the training program including the course title, description of the audience, statement of purpose, goals of the course, location, time, prerequisites, and name of the trainer.

•Objectives •Types of Objectives

1) Program Objectives – are broad summary statements of the purpose of the program.

2) Course Objectives or Lesson Objectives – relate to goals of the course or the lesson.

Program Design • Effective program design includes:• The Detailed Lesson Plan – translates the content and

sequence of training activities into a guide that is used by the trainer to help deliver the training. • Lesson Plan Overview – matches major activities of

the training program and specific time or time intervals.

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