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Theory Tuesday Workshop
The USA Online
Learning Lab will conduct Theory Tuesday workshops on Educational Theory topics
related to online learning.
OLL Theory Tuesday will
take place from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. in UCOM Room 3212. Space is limited.
To
sign up for one or more workshops, contact: Mrs. Gail McLean by telephone, 251-380-2861 or e-mail gmclean@usouthal.edu
Theory Tuesday Schedule Spring 2006
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Topic/Description |
Speaker |
| Feb. 21 |
Robert Gagné: The Conditions of Learning and Events of Instruction
Robert Gagné is one of the most prominent theorists in the field of Instructional Design. He influenced thousands in Instructional Design and Educational Psychology. Among Gagné better known ides were the nine events of instruction, the conditions of learning, learning hierarchies, and the taxonomy of learning outcomes.
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Dr. John Dempsey Department Chair
Professional Studies
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| Mar. 21 |
Victor Vroom: Expectancy Theory (Motivation)
"Vroom's expectancy theory assumes that behavior results from conscious
choices among alternatives whose purpose it is to maximize pleasure and
minimize pain. [He] suggested that the relationship between people's
behavior at work and their goals was not as simple as was first imagined
by other scientists. Vroom realized that an employee's performance is
based on individuals factors such as personality, skills, knowledge,
experience and abilities" (Cambridge). |
Dr. Brenda Litchfield Professor
Professional Studies
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| Apr. 18 |
Albert Bandura: Social Learning Theory
Bandura developed the social cognitive theory which focuses on self-efficacy. Experience, modeling, social persuasion and psychological factors all affect self-efficacy. There are three basic types of self-efficacy: self-regulatory (ability to resist peer pressure, avoid high risk activities), social (ability to form and maintain relationships, be assertive and engage in leisure time activities) and academic (ability to do course work, regulate learning activities and meet expectancies). Understanding this theory is critical for those wanting to motivate their employees and students. |
Dr. Burke Johnson Professor
Professional Studies
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