Learning theories module presentation

1. Critically discuss and evaluate relevant learning
theories in the light of your own professional
practice; provide practical examples from your
practice to show how a chosen aspect of
theory(ies) and related strategies can be applied
to a particular learning or eLearning context.

2. Which of the learning theories strike a chord
with you?
What learning theories can you identify with in
the context of your everyday work?
Opportunity to
Reflect/Review/Evaluate
your own Professional Practice

3. A Critical Appraisal of the Professional Practice of the
Information System Provider
What is my role- define it, break it down
General User support
System Management
Information Dissemination
Behaviourism
Social Constructivism

4. Behaviourism
The training was instructor led and what often
followed is commonly referred to in behaviourism as
the ‘drill and practice’ approach. (Conner, 2012, p. 4)
Reinforcement by way of positive
feedback and encouragement
Stressed the importance of
repetition and practice to the
learners
Behaviourism works best in the teaching
and assessments of one’s abilities
whereby you want to examine and verify
that the learner will acquire the requisite
skillet. (Carlile & Jordon, 2003, p.
16)(CBT-MS)
Tennant contends that a response (bit of behaviour) is more
likely to occur again when it has a rewarding (reinforcing)
consequence and is less likely to occur again when it has a
non-rewarding consequence. (Tennant, 1997, p. 95)

5. Social Constructivism
Social constructivism emphasises ‘that knowledge is
mutually built and constructed’. (Santrock, 2006, p. 314)
We build up knowledge through social interactions with
each another,
More engaging/
rewarding
learning experience

6. Lessons learnt – Approach going forward
The learning theories module proved very beneficial for I.D phase.
The learning resources within the I.D incorporate a blend of
behavourist and constructisvist learning principles
To address the societal needs over the coming years, increased attention
must be paid to core skills such as quantitative reasoning, critical thinking,
communication skills, team-working skills and the effective
use of information technology(Hunt, 2011, p. 35)

7.  References
 Carlile, O., & Jordon, A. (2003). It works in practice but will it work in theory? The
theoretical underpinnings of pedagogy. Retrieved 2012, from All Ireland Society for
Higher Education (AISHE): http://www.aishe.org/readings/2005-1/carlile-jordan-
IT_WORKS_IN_PRACTICE_BUT_WILL_IT_WORK_IN_THEORY.html
 Conner, M. L. (2012). A Primer on Educational Psychology. Retrieved from Marcia
Conner Business Culture, Collaboration, and Learning:
http://marciaconner.com/resources/edpsych/
 Tennant, M (1997) Psychology and adult learning (2nd ed.), New York ; London :
Routledge.
 Hunt, C. (2011). National Strategy for Higher Education 2030. Dept of Education.
Dublin: Dept of Education.