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Why Psychology is Still Relevant in the Age of Neuroscience

Learningtogo

Cognitive science is a branch of psychology that attempts to explain human behavior by understanding how we think. While it may not be as “sexy” as neuroscience right now, many cognitive psychology models have stood the test of time, allowing us to consistently predict human behavior. Other sciences that come into play.

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We Think – Therefore We Learn. Why Psychology is Still Relevant in the Age of Neuroscience

Learningtogo

Cognitive science is a branch of psychology that attempts to explain human behavior by understanding how we think. While it may not be as “sexy” as neuroscience right now, many cognitive psychology models have stood the test of time, allowing us to consistently predict human behavior. Other sciences that come into play.

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Can non-formal learning be measured?

CLO Magazine

We focus on formal training because it is what we are asked to provide, it’s a tangible product, and it allows for easier tracking of pre/post-event learning and skill development. It describes behaviors learners will take in the workplace, as a result of learning — actions that will positively impact a business measure.

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Managing and measuring coaching in the new normal

CLO Magazine

Coaching engagements typically take place throughout several months and gradual behavior change can be hard to monitor, much less attribute to the coaching intervention. Level Three, “Behavior,” evaluates whether participants were affected by the learning and if they’re applying new knowledge and skills.

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Singapore Learning Symposium Resources #SLS2013

Kapp Notes

2011) A meta-analytic examination of the instructional effectiveness of computer-based simulation games. ” After a month of game playing, the researchers found that subjects who played action games boosted their ability to track multiple objects in a short amount of time. Sitzmann, T. Personnel Psychology.Review of 65 studies.

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The Leader Effect

The Performance Improvement Blog

Bernie Donkerbrook, writing in the Center for Creative Leadership’s July 2011 newsletter , makes this point: Everything you do (or do not do) is observed, analyzed and discussed by your people. I hear comments such as, “He meets with Sally’s department a lot but rarely comes and talks to us; Sally must have the inside track for promotion.”.

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xAPI: Why Should I Care and What Could It Do for Me?

Meridian

xAPI, like SCORM before it, started from a DoD and ADL 2011 initiative. With such little data, you certainly couldn’t , for example, auto-suggest buying options or profile buyers and target different types of ADs based on their behavior. In practical terms, this means it is easier to launch and track content.

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