Explaining Learning Theory

to Clients

RENEE LEMIEUX
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
PSYCH/635
10/2/2015

Overview
How the basic tenants of theory influence
the study of learning
How psychological learning theory can be
applied in the workplace
Provide examples of how research methods
are used to study the process of learning
Any American Psychological Association
(APA) ethical guidelines or specific Division
ethical guidelines relevant to your
presentation

Basic Tenants
Breakdown aspects of learning
Results in observational changes
Theories and models on learning and
adaption

Basic Tenants Cont.

Providing new aspects to learning
Observational changes
Transferring knowledge or skills

Applied to the Workplace

Integration of new systems
Effectiveness of learning
Contributing to larger good

APA Ethical Guidelines

Research and Publication
10 areas of concern
Confidentiality concerns

Research Methods
Observe and experiment
Test theories through projects
Study and evaluate interactions

References
Argote, L. (1999).Organizational learning: Creating,
retaining and transferring knowledge.Norwell, MA,
Kluwer Academic Publishers.
Bontis, N., Crossan, M., Hulland, J. (2002). Managing
an organizational learning system by aligning stocks
and flows. Journal of Management Studies 39(4).
437-469.
Knapp, D., (2003). The ethical practice of I-O
psychology. The Industrial-Organizational
Psychologist. 40(4). 164-165.
Schunk, D. H. (2012). Learning theories: An
educational perspective (6th ed.). Boston, MA:
Pearson Education.