This Module is the most “theoretical” part of our course curriculum. Learning and motivation theories are an important building block to training design and implementation. This assignment will require you to more deeply research one particular topic related to learning and motivation theory. Some topic suggestions include:
· Accommodation vs. Assimilation
· Alderfer’s ERG Theory of Motivation
· Behavioral Theory in Learning
· Cognitive Theory in Learning
· Herzberg’s Two Factor Theory of Motivation
· Learning vs. Performance Orientation
· Needs theory of Motivation
· Observational Learning
· Operant Conditioning in Learning
· Resistance to Learning
· Social Learning Theory
· Symbolic Coding and Rehearsal
· Vroom’s Expectancy Theory of Motivation
Your mini research paper should include the following:
· A title page
· A brief Abstract to summarize your work
· Definition of and background/history on your topic
· A clear, applied explanation on how the topic relates to training