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Paper Instructions:

Create 6–8 slide PowerPoint presentation (with optional recording) that explains the behavioral learning theory and relates the theory to a college-level learning task. 

By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:


Competency 1: Explain foundational learning theories in educational psychology.
Describe a perspective presented in the behavioral learning theory.
Competency 2: Apply information literacy and research skills to locate scholarly information in the field of educational psychology.
Apply findings from a minimum of two scholarly research articles to support the relationship between a learning task and the behavioral learning theory.
Competency 3: Apply learning theories to topics and problem resolution in educational practice.
Describe a learning task related to the behavioral learning theory.
Competency 4: Apply research findings to topics and problem resolution in educational practice.
Explain how a learning task applies a theory.
Competency 5: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for professionals in the field of psychology.
Write coherently to support a central idea with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics as expected of a psychology professional.
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Resources
Introduction to Educational Psychology
Educational psychology is the science of teaching and learning. It integrates theories of learning with research on variables that impact teaching and learning and what maximizes learning. Understanding factors that interfere with and maximize learning reduces learner frustration and leads to greater learning.

To learn more about the history, evolution, and contributions to educational psychology, read the following resource.

Mayer, R. E. (2018). Educational psychology's past and future contributions to the science of learning, science of instruction, and science of assessment. Journal of Educational Psychology, 110(2), 174–179.
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Asssessment Instructions
Preparation

You will need to incorporate at least two scholarly journal articles into your presentation. Review the articles and videos in the Resources that relate to the behavioral learning theory, as they provide examples of the type of articles you should find as well as key words that you could use while researching. 



Instructions

Create a PowerPoint presentation that explains behavioral learning theory and relates it to a college-level learning task. You have the choice of either recording a screen-capture narration of your presentation or including written, detailed speaker's notes in the "notes" section.

In your presentation:

Describe the perspective presented in the theory (1–2 slides).
Use scholarly research to support the perspective. 
Describe a learning task on the higher education/college level related to the theory (1 slide).
Tasks should be in an educational setting.
Using at least two scholarly research articles, explain how the learning task applies the theory (1–2 slides).
Include references (1 slide).
Deliverable Format

Your PowerPoint presentation can be delivered in one way:


Prepare written, detailed speaker’s notes and include them in the “notes” section of your presentation.
Submission Requirements

Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.
APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to APA style and format.
Number of resources: Include a minimum of two current scholarly or professional resources.
Length of presentation: Create 6–8 typed slides, including the title and reference slides. If you record your presentation, it should be 5–7 minutes.
Font and font size: Use your creativity and images to enhance your presentation.