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COMPETITIVE LEARNING
As the world gets smaller, markets get more competitive. ... One of the ways to meet such challenges is to be more knowledgeable and have a “continuous learning” mindset.
WHAT IS LEARNING
Learning is defined as a relatively permanent change in behavior or potential behavior that results from direct or indirect experience. ... Some of the common feedback would be:
1) Age – “I am too old to learn and besides, learning is so boring. ... To do this, we would first look at some fundamentals of learning.
LEARNING TYPES, STYLES AND MODELS
There are many theories about learning in which we will focus how each theory affects behavior.
Ivan Pavlov’s classical conditioning theory
One of the most popular theories of learning is Ivan Pavlov’s theory of classical conditioning, where a stimulus would affect a response. ... We can equate this to individuals who attend a training program. ... Initially, it took a while for individuals to be convinced that such trainings are important and beneficial for them. ... For example, if the individual refuses to take up a degree course, he cannot be promoted to manager due to the policy of the company.
Rita and Kenneth Dunn: The Dunn learning style model
Rita and Kenneth Dunn (1981:1978) states that our leaning styles are based on 5 categories of elements, namely, environmental, emotional, sociological, physical and psychological. Thus referring to the table below, one would be able to access one’s needs and preference in each category that adds up to one’s learning style.
“Elements” of Learning Style
Environmental Emotional Sociological Physical Psychological
Sound Motivation Self Perceptual Analytic/Global
Light Persistence Pair Intake Cerebral Dominance
Temperature Responsibility Peers Time Impulsive/Reflective
Design Structure Team Mobility
Authority
Table 1. The Dunn Learning Style Model
An example for each element is as follows:
Environmental – Would the individual learn better if the temperature of the room was cooler? ...
Emotional – Would the individual learn better if a certain amount of structure or responsibility was given?
Sociological – Would the individual learn better with teams or alone?
Physical – Would the individual learn better with time constraints?
Psychological – Would the individual learn better with experiential learning or a program that requires reflection?
Tony Buzan: mind mapping
Understanding how the brain works would also help trainers to effectively seek ways in helping individuals to learn. ...
Linking on, we shall look at three styles in which individuals learn best.
Approximate Word count = 1979
Approximate Pages = 7.9
(250 words per page double spaced)
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