The learning theory that I will be applying to my unit of competence is Kolb’s Theory of Experiential Learning. Stemming from humanist and behavioural roots, this theory focuses on knowledge that is created through the transformation of experience. It is a cyclical approach that combines the concepts of experience, perception, cognition and behaviour to understand learning. As my e-learning course will be targeted towards people who are experienced teachers/facilitators but with no experience in facilitating e-learning courses, experience will be important for them from both a facilitating point of view and also from the point of view of being familiar with the technology. The use of feedback is also emphasised in this theory in order to change behavioural patterns and ways of thinking, so the aspect of feedback and evaluation as part of the unit of competence will also play an important part. While I originally intended to apply a blended learning approach of both humanist and cognitive, further research into theories led me to believe that this is the most appropriate.
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