PSY340 Module 8 Discussion Paper

PSY340 PSYCHOLOGY OF LEARNING

Module 8 Discussion

Applying Learning Theory to Your Career

An attitude of lifelong learning is critical to staying successful in any career field.  In this discussion, you will identify popular and scientific research relating to your job or current/future career and share it with us.  The goal is to identify how learning and your career or career goals are connected, share the resources with us, and clearly explain how this topic relates to learning and is meaningful for your career.

This is a great opportunity to find something that inspires you synthesize what you’ve learned throughout out time together, making it truly meaningful for your ongoing journey.

Discussions are an opportunity for you to practice clearly and effectively communicating your ideas, interact with and respectfully challenge your peers, and support your writing with examples and scholarly resources.  Be sure to answer all questions and view the rubric to be sure you can earn maximum points.

Successfully completing this activity meets Module Outcome 2.

This activity aligns with the career competencies of career management.

For your discussion posting this week, address the following:

Identify at least one popular article or video (TED Talk, anyone?) and one scholarly source that address the importance of ongoing learning and/or continuing education in your chosen field of study or career.

For this discussion, you need to identify resources that have something to do with learning that you connect with your career… Or vice versa!

Explain the key points of each source, and connect them to your personal journey for us.  Why did they resonate with you?  Why are they important to successful growth and outcomes in your work?

Be sure to properly cite and reference your sources in APA f Read More