How People Learn

Required Resources

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Brown, A. H., & Green, T. D. (2020).  The essentials of instructional design: Connecting fundamental principles with process and practice  (4th ed.). Routledge.

· Chapter 2: Understanding How People Think and Learn

· The full-text version of this ebook is available through the RedShelf platform and can be access using the link provided in your online classroom. Chapter 2 presents various learning theories, discusses what learning is, and why it’s important that instructional designers understand how people think. Chapter 2 will help you complete the How People Learn discussion, and the Learning Theories discussion.

Articles

Khalil, M. K., & Elkhider, I. A. (2016).  Applying learning theories and instructional design models for effective instruction Links to an external site. .  Advances in Physiology Education,  40(2), 147–156. https://doi.org/10.1152/advan.00138.2015

· This article presents the science of learning and instruction as theoretical evidence for the design and delivery of instruction, as well as a practical framework for implementation. This article will assist you in the How People Learn and Gagné’s Nine Events of Instruction assignment this week. Accessibility Statement does not exist. Privacy PolicyLinks to an external site.

Web Pages

Culatta, R. (n.d.-b).  Conditions of learning (Robert Gagné)  Links to an external site. . InstructionalDesign.org. http://www.instructionaldesign.org/theories/conditions-learning.html

· This webpage provides a brief overview of Gagné’s theory of instruction and instructional design and will assist you with the Gagné’s 9 Events of Instruction assignment this week. Privacy Policy does not exist. Accessibility Statement does not exist.

Culatta, R. (n.d.-c).  Learning theories  Links to an external site. . InstructionalDesign.org. http://www.instructionaldesign.org/theories/

· This webpage lists several learning theories commonly used in instructional design with concise pages for each theory presenting an overview, application, example, and principles of the theory. This webpage will assist you in your Learning Theories discussion forum this week. Privacy Policy does not exist. Accessibility Statement does not exist.

Schwartz, M. (2018, March 9).  The implications of 3 adult learning theories on instructional design  Links to an external site. . eLearning Industry. https://elearningindustry.com/adult-learning-theories-on-instructional-design-implications-3

· This webpage discusses behaviorism, cognitivism, and constructivism adult learning theories with a perspective of how they can affect instructional design.This webpage will assist you in the Learning Theories discussion forum this week. Accessibility Statement does not exist. Privacy PolicyLinks to an external site.