Monkey Do ! Cognitive Approach

There are many factors that influence how someone learns. Understanding learners’ needs can be done by observing the different theories of learning. These theories and strategies can be implemented into the work environment so that the company has a multitude of learners; each unique and self-aware of their duties and specifications, that can also work with one another in order to achieve the set goals of the company.
There are four main branches of idealisms that deal with how a person learns. The behaviorist viewpoint of learning focuses on the people learning by observation. ‘Monkey see, monkey do’! Cognitive approach is centered on the thinking about the behavior before action. Constructivists considerhow the learning and teaching
A good motivational tool is the use of positive reinforcements. Providing employees with incentives are a good way to meet job requirements. Motivation can work in two ways; to inhibit behavior or to make behaviors cease to exist. Positive reinforces or incentives like pay increase, time-off, and health benefits would best be implemented for employees that deserve a promotion. Other employees can observe these reinforces and being to work harder for the company in order to gain incentives. Negative reinforces in the work place would be reprimands for those who fail to meet the goals set by the company.
Emotional Intelligence Emotional intelligence is the knowledge a person has about the feelings of others. A person of high emotional intelligence is aware of the needs of those in their environment. Being able to recognize these emotions will prepare the person by being able to assess and handle a situation before or as it occurs. Emotional intelligence is not being intelligence smart but people smart. Being able to understand and work well with others is a characteristic that will be helpful to any employee at any level of the company.