Learning Theories &Program Design

By- Shweta khandelwal

Ritu Tiwari Kartik Singla Hemant Patil

Bhushan Patil

http://alzahid.wordpress.com/

Learning TheoriesReinforcement TheoryThis theory emphasis that because of past outcome people are motivated to

perform or avoid certain behavior that has resulted from that outcome.

Types of reinforcement: Positive reinforcement Negative reinforcement Extinction punishment

Goal TheoryGoal setting theory assumes behavior results from a person’s conscious

goals and intentions which leads to better performance then vague, unchallenging and committed goals and high performance.

This theory suggests that learning can be facilitated by providing trainees with specific challenging goals and objectives

Learning TheoriesSocial Learning TheoryThis theory recognizes that behavior which is reinforced or

rewarded tends to be repeated. This theory emphasis that people learn by observing those people whom they find knowledgeable.

FROM WHERE LEARNING NEW SKILLS OR BEHAVIOUR COME FROM ?

Directly experiencing the consequences of using behavior skillsORThe process of observing others and seeing the consequences of

their behaviorThey also learn from:

Self efficacy – it is a person’s judgment about whether he or she can successfully learn knowledge or skills.

Learning TheoriesExpectancy TheoryExpectancy theory suggests that a person’s behaviour is based on three factors :Expectancy InstrumentalityValance

Expectancy theory suggests that learning is most likely to occur when employees believe:They can learn the content of the program(expectancy)Learning is linked to outcomes such as better job performance a salary

increase ,or peer recognitionEmployees value these outcomes

Learning TheoriesNeed TheoryNeed theories help explain the value that a person places on certain

outcomes.Need theories suggest that to motivate learning: Trainers should identify trainees ‘needs and Communicate how training program content relates to fulfilling these needs

Information Processing TheoryThese theories give more emphasis to the internal processes that occur

when training content is learned and retained If the evaluation of the response is positive , this provides reinforcement that

the behaviour is desirable to be stored in long term memory for use in similar situations.

Adult Learning Theory

Learning Outcomes

Verbal InformationIntellectual SkillsMotor SkillsAttitudesCognitive Strategy

Learning Process

Learning Styles

Program DesignSelecting & Preparing Training Site

NoiseColorRoom structure LightningElectric outletGlareSeating arrangement

Program DesignComponents

Design documents: it can be used to guide the development of training & to explain training to

manager.

Templates: Course plan:

it is more detailed & include specific step involve in course plan

Course overview: It matches major activities of training program & specific time or time interval