Renee LemieuxUniversity of Phoenix Psych/63510/30/15Susan Leonard

Introduction• learning theory behaviorism

• learning theory social cognitive

• learning theory information processing

• learning theory constructivism

Examples of Learning Theory Behaviorisms

• punishment and rewards

• positive and negative stimuli

• operant conditioning

Example of Learning Theory Social Cognitive Learning by observing others Originated by: Albert Bandura Three components: the environment,

behavior, and psychological process

Example of Learning theory Information Processing Sensory memory Working memory Long term memory

Example of Learning Theory Constuctivism

It has influenced psychology, sociology, education and the history of science.

Examined the interaction between human experiences and their reflexes or behavior-patterns.

Based on observation and scientific study.

Explanations of Transfer of Learning

Transfer of learning can be divided into two categories near and far.

Negative and positive transfer of learning.

Example generalized in the Workplace

Learn by observing.

Learn with positive and negative reinforcements.

Learn with step by step instruction.

ConclusionLearning theories concepts.

Examples of learning theories in the workplace.

References

ree, V. E., Macaulay, C. (2000). Transfer of learning in professional and vocational education. Routledge, London: Psychology Press.

Roblyer, M.D., Edwards, J. (1997).  Learning theories and integration models.  In Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching. Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Merrill.

Yanchar, S. C. (1998). Review of behavior and personality: Psychological behaviorism. Journal of Theoretical and Philosophical Psychology, 18(1), 61-69. Doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/h0091316

Woolfolk , A. (2001), Behavioral Views of Learning.  In Woolfolk, A. (Ed.) Educational Psychology, Allyn and Bacon.