Learning theory and the re-education of older software engineers

Authors:
Ken A. Baker
Affiliations:
Capella University, Minneapolis, MN
Venue:
ACM SIGITE Research in IT
Year:
2009

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Abstract

This paper provides an overview of behaviorist, cognitive, and social learning theories, as well as memory and motivation when applied to a paradigm of older software engineers and re-education. While not comprehensive, it does give some insight into the applicability of the different learning theories when applied to the problem of re-educating older software engineers. We find that cognitivist theories, memory and motivation predominantly hold as pedagogical approaches to effectively address this audience.