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Going the extra mile

Learning with e's

This is number 26 in my series on learning theories. I''m working through the alphabet of psychologists and theorists, providing a brief overview of each theory, and how it can be applied in education. In this post, I''m revisiting a well known and heavily used motivational theory - Maslow''s Hierarchy of Human Needs.

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Going the extra mile

Learning with e's

Photo by Steve Wheeler This is number 26 in my series on learning theories. I'm working through the alphabet of psychologists and theorists, providing a brief overview of each theory, and how it can be applied in education. The theory has been a basic element of all teacher education for several decades.

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3 Psychological Principles You Can Use to Improve Training

OpenSesame

Theorists like Pavlov used classical conditioning to activate salivation in dogs, and Bandura showed how modeling with Bobo Dolls contributed to social learning theory. In theory, desired behaviors are reinforced and unwanted behaviors are punished. 2) Social Learning Theory states we learn through observation and modeling.

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Top 3 Instructional Design Interview Tips

Ashley Chiasson

Many Instructional Designers are accidental and have become successful in their roles through on-the-job training. Most Instructional Design interviews I’ve been a part of ask questions related to learning theories, Instructional Design processes, and instructional strategies. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs.

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What is Instructional Design? Our Guide to Everything you Need to Know

Growth Engineering

Instructional design is the art of creating engaging training experiences. It helps make information more digestible and improves the efficiency of learning. This is important, after all, when learning is easy, it means your people (whether they are employees or staff) are able to learn more, in less time.

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Clark is not Keen

Learning with e's

I'm referring in particular to a keynote session on the final day of Educa, presented by Donald Clark (above) , who was articulate, humorous, and at times, deeply profound in his analysis of the process of learning. Glib, perhaps, but also inherently true when faced with the oversimplification of Maslow's model. get a grip, Andrew!'

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