Lecture 8
Learning training and development.
Learning:
“Is the act by which the individual acquires skill, knowledge and abilities that result in a
relatively permanent change in his or her behaviour”
Ivancevich, 2007, 399
Theoretical perspectives on leaning:
1. Behaviourist theory – Watson, 1913
a. Classical
b. Operant conditioning (reinforcement and punishment
c. Behaviours lined to certain rewards/sanctions
2. Cognitive theory – Piaget, 1954
a. Based on information – processing perspective
b. More concerned with what’s going on in learner’s head
3. Social learning theory behavioural, cognitive and environmental influences –
Bandura, 1977
a. Leaning is a social event
b. Role models, mentors and peer support
4. Experimental theory – Kolb 1984
a. Learning based on experiences
the experiential learning cycle:
Learning styles:
- Honey, Mumford 1992, Kolb 1984 = 4 leaning styles that link with the four stages of
the learning cycle:
o Activists
o Reflectors
o Theorists
o Pragmatists
Learning training and development.
Learning:
“Is the act by which the individual acquires skill, knowledge and abilities that result in a
relatively permanent change in his or her behaviour”
Ivancevich, 2007, 399
Theoretical perspectives on leaning:
1. Behaviourist theory – Watson, 1913
a. Classical
b. Operant conditioning (reinforcement and punishment
c. Behaviours lined to certain rewards/sanctions
2. Cognitive theory – Piaget, 1954
a. Based on information – processing perspective
b. More concerned with what’s going on in learner’s head
3. Social learning theory behavioural, cognitive and environmental influences –
Bandura, 1977
a. Leaning is a social event
b. Role models, mentors and peer support
4. Experimental theory – Kolb 1984
a. Learning based on experiences
the experiential learning cycle:
Learning styles:
- Honey, Mumford 1992, Kolb 1984 = 4 leaning styles that link with the four stages of
the learning cycle:
o Activists
o Reflectors
o Theorists
o Pragmatists
