Apply basic methods of psychological research skills to this content by synthesizing supporting evidence from at least three scholarly sources from the Ashford University Library that defend the strategies you have chosen.

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Prior to beginning work on this activity read all of the required reading, review the content from weeks one through three, visit the website http://selfdeterminationtheory.org (Links to an external site.), and review the Instructor Guidance. This week you will be discussing the multiple perspectives about how we learn, based on your developing knowledge about learning theory, and how it affects your own ability to perform at desired levels.

Required elements:

  • Explain behaviorism, cognitivism, constructivism, and humanism as applied to learning. Suggested template.
  • Summarizes at least two sub-theories/ideologies within each framework.
    • Examples include:
    • From behaviorism
      • associative learning, classical conditioning, operant Conditioning, conditioning, extinction, and ratio/interval schedules
    • From cognitivism
      • schema theory, memory development, elaboration theory (i.e. Bloom’s taxonomy), cognitive load theory, and social learning/cognitive theory.
    • From constructivism (conceptions of knowledge are derived from the process of constructing individual interpretations of one’s experiences)
      • cognitive constructivism, dialectical (social) constructivism, zone of proximal development, and discovery learning
    • From humanism
      • motivational theories of learning (i.e. self-determination theory, Maslow’s hierarchy of needs), experiential learning, and Steiner pedagogy or Waldorf education.
    • List and briefly explain a minimum of two theoretically supported strategies, that we have learned about during the past weeks, that you think would most help you to increase your own learning success.
    • List and briefly explain a minimum of two theoretically supported strategies, that we have learned about during the past weeks, that you think would most help someone in your personal or professional circle.
      • Apply basic methods of psychological research skills to this content by synthesizing supporting evidence from at least three scholarly sources from the Ashford University Library that defend the strategies you have chosen.

The Applying Learning Theory to Life paper

  • Must be seven to eight double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center (Links to an external site.).
  • Must include a separate title page with the following:
    • Title of [paper, project, etc.]
    • Student’s name
    • Course name and number
    • Instructor’s name
    • Date submitted
  • Must use headings and sub-headings. See example. (Links to an external site.)
  • Must use appropriate research methods (e.g. use of the Ashford library) and skeptical inquiry (http://www.criticalthinking.org/ (Links to an external site.)).to support the content inclusions.
  • Must begin with an introductory paragraph that introduces what you will be outlining in your paper.
  • Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms the learning perspectives/principles and strategies you chose.
  • Must use at least three scholarly sources, all of which must come from the Ashford University Library.
  • Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
  • Must include a separate reference page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

Choose which THEORY of development (of the two)  you prefer and descriptively justify your answer using terminology from those stages. (20 points) (At least 300 words and list your sources.)

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Let’s pretend that you are teaching a class on “Raising Children.”  What are the top three points you would want you classes to know on this topic.  Within your discussion, use five of the terms listed:—–PLEASE BOLD, UNDERSCORE OR CAPITALIZE YOUR CHOSEN TERMS,

esteem, teratogen, babbling, separation anxiety, attachment, secure attachment, insecure avoidant attachment, disorganized attachment, isnecure-resistant/ambivalent attachment, proximal parenting, distal parenting, allocare, impulse control, amygdala, hippocampus, injury control/harm reuction, primary prevention, secondary prevention, tertiary prevention, authoritative parenting, authoritarian parenting, and permissive parenting,

You may use other resources beyond your textbook.  However, be sure to cite your sources. (20 points) (At least 300 words and list your sources.)

Present a comparative analysis of Piaget’s and Erikson’s stages of development.  Be very descriptive.  Choose which THEORY of development (of the two)  you prefer and descriptively justify your answer using terminology from those stages. (20 points) (At least 300 words and list your sources.)

Present a comparative analysis on operant and classical conditioning.  Give definitions and examples to each theory.  Please be very descriptive. (20 points) (At least 300 words and list your sources.)

Present a discussion on the strengths and weaknesses of Piaget’s Four Stages of Cognitive Development.  I am expecting your opinions and use your own words.  Please elaborate on each Piaget stage.  Also, please be descriptive. (20 points) (At least 300 words and list your sources.)

There are 5 characteristics of development listed in your textbook found on page 21.  Select  three of the five and present a detailed comparative analysis.  Remember to give examples and illustrations to indicate you understand the concepts. Remember, be detailed. (20 points) (At least 300 words and list your sources.)

Write about a dream that really made an impact on you.  It can be a recurring dream, a scary dream, a happy dream, or an especially vivid dream.

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Journal 2 – DREAMS

Your Assignment

Read the section titled “Dreams – A Royal Road?” on pages 172 -174 in your text.  This section discusses theories on dreams, the history of dream interpretation, the most common characteristics of dreams, and the meaning of dreams.

Check out these websites:

For this week’s Journal entry, answer the following questions. Be sure to include factual, properly cited information in your post.

Write about a dream that really made an impact on you.  It can be a recurring dream, a scary dream, a happy dream, or an especially vivid dream.  What do these websites say about the interpretation of your dream?  Do you feel these interpretations are accurate?  What do you think is the meaning behind this dream? 

Directions:

  1. Write at least 200 words about this topic.  Post your word count at the end of your journal.
  2. Make sure to cite a source in your journal article using APA style.  The source may be your text or any other source you research.
  3. Submit your assignment using the Week 2 Journal link above.

What are some potential consequences or impacts to the people involved? How would you reduce any negative impacts?

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Enhancing Team and Organizational Performance

Building on your thorough review of the teams (and the organization through the lens of the teams), identify 4 to 6 challenges (i.e., problems, weaknesses, gaps, threats, opportunities for improvement, etc.) facing one or more of the teams and organization you have chosen for the final project. (UBER COMPANY)

Then, based on the knowledge you gained in this course, through previous course work, and through outside research, create a complete action plan to address the challenges you identified. Make sure you include the main concepts of the course and your weekly discoveries as you create and present your intervention action plan.

Consider the following questions as you are planning to make a sustainable difference in the team and organization:

  • What are the challenges that exist?
  • What systemic changes are required to make a sustainable difference for addressing those challenges? What benefit would the team/organization realize from the changes?
  • How would these systematic changes align with the overall organization design?
  • What are some potential consequences or impacts to the people involved? How would you reduce any negative impacts?
  • What are the action steps for the change process?
  • How would you lead this change process?
  • What internal team dynamics would you apply?

Be sure the action plan presents systemic solutions to address the team’s challenges and that your plan is clear, concise, and time bound. Assume you are the person in charge; you have the power to make the changes, or you are making the presentation to the executive board.

Your paper must be 5 pages in length, not including the title page and reference page