1. Learning theories DR/FATMA AL-THOUBAITY SURGICAL CONSULTANT ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR FRCSI

2.  Behavioral theory.  Social learning.  Cognitive theory.  Learning styles.  Adult learning.

3. Behavioral theory 1.Find out what reinforcers are valued. 2.Tell the person their stage of progress. 3.Use positive reinforcement. 4.Praise specific, not general,behaviors. 5.Reinforce progress on the way to mastery. 6.Use continuous reinforcement then intermittent. 7.Ignore undesirable behaviors. 8.Avoid punishment.

4. Social learning 1.Be a good role model 2.Provide other good role models 3.Avoid negative models 4.Have new skills demonstrated and practiced.

5. Cognitive theory 1.Explore prior knowledge. 2.Gain and maintain attention. 3.Ask questions. 4.Use goal setting. 5.Use repetition and review. 6.Make information meaningful. 7.Organize information. 8.Link new information to the memory network.

6. Learning styles  Visual.  Auditory.  Kinesthetic.

7. Adult learning 1.Adults are self-directed. 2.Recognize prior experience. 3.Use participatory methods. 4.Orient learning to problems and projects. 5.Use goal setting.