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Cognitive Learning

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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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Introduction to Learning

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Applying the Principles of Significant Learning in the e-learning environment.

Lois Magnussen1

  • 1University of Hawaii at Manoa School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene, 2528 McCarthy Mall, Webster Hall Rm. 433, Honolulu, HI 96822, USA. magnusse@hawaii.edu

The Journal of Nursing Education
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Summary

E-learning in education shifts focus to subjects, using adult learning theories. Fink

Area of Science:

  • Educational Technology
  • Adult Learning Theory

Background:

  • E-learning technologies in education utilize adult learning theories, positioning educators as facilitators and outcome assessors.
  • Transitioning to e-learning necessitates a shift in course focus from the educator to the subject matter.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To demonstrate the application of Fink's principles of significant learning within a virtual educational environment.
  • To explore how Fink's taxonomy can guide the adaptation of courses for web-based delivery.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the experience of a faculty member during an online program implementation.
  • Applied Fink's taxonomy of six course components (foundational knowledge, application, integration, human dimension, caring, learning how to learn) as a framework.

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Main Results:

  • Fink's principles provide a framework for creating learning-centered, rather than content-centered, courses in e-learning.
  • The taxonomy aids in focusing course planning and assessing student outcomes in web-based environments.

Conclusions:

  • Fink's taxonomy of significant learning is a valuable tool for designing and assessing effective e-learning experiences.
  • Adapting courses to a web-based environment can be effectively guided by focusing on significant learning principles.