1. Some psychological perspectives
Learning Theory
Some psychological perspectives
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2. Behaviourism
Learning is a change in behaviour
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3. Cognitivism
Discovery learning
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4. Bloom’s Taxonomy of the Cognitive Domain
Evaluation
Synthesis
Analysis
Application
Comprehension
Knowledge

5. Humanism Help people to maximise their potential for personal growth
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6. Experiential Theory Do
Reflect
plan
Re-do
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7. The Peter Principle Unconscious incompetence Conscious incompetence
Conscious competence
Unconscious competence
COMPETENCE
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8. Motivation Theory
A brief insight
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9. What is motivation? It gives the impulse to do something
Just to get out of bed
Throughout the day
Need to be motivated enough to give us the energy to do the things we do
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10. Motivation as a need Can be physical e.g. Need to eat Need to sleep
Or psychological e.g.
to feel good
to better oneself
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11. Definitions of Motivators
Extrinsic motivators
External “pulls” that give us the energy or motivation to do things
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12. Extrinsic Motivators Can be POSITIVE e.g. Tangible rewards Exams
Praise
Status e.g. loyalty cards and discounts or
NEGATIVE e.g.
Threats
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13. Intrinsic Motivators Internal “pushes” to do things, e.g. For fun
Curiosity
Belief that it is a good or right thing to do
To overcome a challenge
To reach full potential
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14. Motivation is changeable
“I can’t teach these students, they are not motivated”
Consider this statement – why are they not motivated?
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15. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
Self Actualisation Personal fulfilment, Lack of Predjudice, Realising Potential
Esteem Needs – Self Esteem, Respect of Others & Self, Confidence, Achievements
Love & Belonging – Family, Relationships, Intimacy
Safety Needs – Security, Protection, Stability etc
Physiological Needs – Food & Drink, Sleep, Warmth, Shelter etc

16. What do learners expect from teachers?
In terms of subject knowledge?
In terms of resources?
In terms of personal factors?
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17. On or Off? ON – examples Room layout Variety of activity
Opportunity to ask questions
Lessons are fun
They feel they are learning
They feel valued and involved
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18. On or Off? OFF – examples Unsupportive teacher/parents/partner Boredom
Don’t understand
Feeling inadequate
Poorly planned or implemented lessons
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