One mans path to success

 While researching the different learning theories such as behaviorism, constructivism, cognitivism etc., I came across this short YouTube video, in which the author does an excellent job of explaining major learning theories. If you are unfamiliar with the details of a specific learning theory, or would like another view on learning theories, feel free to watch the video below! https://youtu.be/SH15sqpqy_Q?si=NYk_wqI452E8bzZ- Drew. C. (2024, June).  Every Major Learning Theory (Explained in 5 Minutes)  [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SH15sqpqy_Q

 I recently had a zoom call with a fellow student that I was paired with in one of my PIDP programs. The assignment asked us to meet and discuss trends in our fields and adult education. I found it very interesting to hear about my partner's field, the work that they do, and how they are helping others in learning. We discussed the trends in our respective fields and some of the challenges of the returning workforce post-Covid. Many workers do not want to return to an office setting, and are trying to find ways to work and learn remotely. There are benefits to this such as less distraction and cost effectiveness, but there are also downfalls, such as less accountability, and less personal connection. My partner and I discussed trends in adult education, from micro credentialing, to distance education and virtual classrooms, as well as an increase in course diversity for non employment related topics, such as stress and anger management, or confidence building. I fo...

 I have recently been doing research for a learning theory report, and I came across an article on behaviorism. The article lays explains the framework for a learning theory called behaviorism, and discusses "Skinners theory of operant conditioning" (Leeder, 2022). Even though the article is directed toward sport coaching, I felt it mirrored my practice very closely. Feel free to check out the article at the link below. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/08924562.2022.2052776#d1e161 Citations: Leeder, T. M. (2022). Behaviorism, Skinner, and Operant Conditioning: Considerations for Sport Coaching Practice.  Strategies ,  35 (3), 27–32. https://doi.org/10.1080/08924562.2022.2052776