Conditions of Learning (Robert Gagne)

…give definition of equilateral triangle Guide learning- show example of how to create equilateral Elicit per formance – ask students to create 5 different examples Provide feedback – check all…

Mathematical Learning Theory (R. C. Atkinson)

…giving each student variable amounts of time depending upon performance. Application Atkinson’s research has primarily focused on simple language learning in the context of computer based instruction. Atkinson & Shiffrin…

Transformative Learning (Jack Mezirow)

…determination of cause and effect relationships. Communicative learning involves how individuals communicate their feelings, needs and desires Meaning structures (perspectives and schemes) are a major component of the theory. Meaning…

Adaptive Learning

…2013) or the School of One program in New York City. The Smarter Balanced assessment of the Common Core state standards is an example of a large-scale adaptive assessment.  …

Anxiety

…reduction theory in so far as arousal increases the strength of responding but competing responses are activated in complex tasks. Because of its influence on performance, anxiety is highly relevant…

Learning Strategies

Theory. References H.F. O’Neil (1978). Learning strategies. New York: Academic Press. H.F. O’Neil & C. Spielberger (1979). Cognitive and Affective Learning Strategies. New York: Academic Press. Rothkopf, E. (1970). The

Memory

…(2nd Edition). San Francisco: Freeman. Loftus, G. & Loftus, E. (1976). Human Memory: The Processing of Information. Hillsdale, NJ: Erlbaum. Tulving,E. & Donaldson, W. (1972). Organization of Memory. New York:…

Home

It’s time to learn. Instructional design (or instructional systems design) combines the art of creating engaging learning experiences with the science of how the brain works. This site is designed…

Computers

Because of the pervasiveness of computers in the workplace, teaching people to use and program computers has become a major category of training. The primary cognitive processes associated with computer…

Problem-Solving

…creativity (developing new solutions). The issue of transfer is highly relevant to problem solving. A good summary of problem-solving research as it applies to instruction is provided by Tuma &…

Sales

…social learning (i.e., Bandura, Vygotsky) are highly relevant to sales training. Techniques such as role-playing, simulations, and apprenticeship are frequently used in sales training. Coaching is also an important aspect…

ASSURE

…implementation process to ASSURE good learning is the reflection component of evaluation. Once you have completed the design and instruction and gathered the data about the outcomes and impressions from…