Foundations of Human Resource Development, Third Edition, 3rd Edition

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Perspectives on Learning in Human Resource Development

CHAPTER OUTLINE

Introduction

Theories of Learning

• Behaviorism

• Cognitivism (Gestalt)

• Humanism

• Social Learning

• Holistic Learning

Learning Models at the Individual Level

• Andragogy: The Adult Learning Perspective

• Andragogy-in-Practice Model

• Experiential Learning Model

• Informal and Incidental Workplace Learning

• Transformational Learning

Learning Models at the Organizational Level

• Learning Organization Strategy

• Learning Organization and Performance Outcomes

Conclusion

Reflection Questions

Introduction

Learning is at the heart of Human Resource Development (HRD) and continues to be a core part of all paradigms of HRD. Whatever the debates about paradigms, nobody has ...