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Purposive Learning

E. C. Tolman emphasized the purposiveness of behavior — the idea that much of our behavior is goal-directed. For instance, employees who aim for a promotion work diligently to meet their targets. Tolman argued that when classical conditioning and operant conditioning occur, the organism acquires certain expectations. In classical conditioning, a child might fear a dog because they expect it to bite. In operant conditioning, a person might consistently work overtime because they expect a bonus...
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Observational Learning

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Cognitive Learning

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Learning sets ... the way forward?

Dilip Nathan1, Amanda Smedley, Heidi Griffiths

  • 1Radford Health Centre, Nottingham University Hospitals Trust.

Community Practitioner : the Journal of the Community Practitioners' & Health Visitors' Association
|September 8, 2007
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Community nursery nurses (CNNs) can improve childhood behavior management through structured learning. A six-month program enhanced their skills, valuing existing expertise and promoting evidence-based clinical care strategies.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Nursing
  • Healthcare Education
  • Child Psychology

Background:

  • Community nursery nurses (CNNs) play a vital role in healthcare delivery.
  • There is a need for enhanced, structured learning programs for CNNs within the NHS.
  • Childhood behavior problems present significant demands on health services, with CNNs often managing these issues.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate a cost-effective, structured learning program for CNNs focused on managing childhood behavior.
  • To enhance the skills of CNNs in addressing childhood behavior problems.
  • To promote a learner-centered approach and evidence-based practice in pediatric care.

Main Methods:

  • Development and evaluation of a six-month structured learning program utilizing learning sets.
  • Focus on managing childhood behavior problems.
  • Encouraging a learner-centered approach that values existing skills.

Main Results:

  • Learning sets were effective in delivering training to CNNs on childhood behavior management.
  • The program allowed CNNs to shape their learning, fostering collaboration.
  • CNNs identified new clinical strategies, including standardizing advice.

Conclusions:

  • Structured learning programs, like the one evaluated, are effective for enhancing CNNs' skills in managing childhood behavior.
  • Learner-centered approaches and collaboration can lead to improved clinical strategies and standardized advice.
  • Investing in CNNs' continuous professional development is crucial for effective health service delivery.