1. Social learning theory
1.1. Theorist
1.1.1. Bandura
1.2. View of knowledge
1.2.1. Learning occurs within social contexts
1.3. Role of student
1.3.1. Self-regulation
1.3.2. Self-efficacy
1.3.2.1. Past performances
1.3.2.2. Verbal persuasion
1.3.2.3. Vicarious experience
1.3.2.4. Physiological/emotional states
1.4. Role of educator
1.4.1. Provide demonstrations or videos
1.4.2. Be a role model
1.4.3. Establish a trusting positive learning environment
1.4.4. Praise learner
1.5. Application of theory to breast feeding
1.5.1. Provide NICU mom with videos and images on successful latching
1.5.2. Provide. Lear concise explanation of breastfeeding
1.5.2.1. Have mom demonstrate learned behaviors
1.5.3. Create a safe and comfortable enviornment
1.5.4. Provide information to a mommy and me group or other breast feeding peer support
2. Constructivism
2.1. Theorist
2.1.1. Bruner
2.2. View of knowledge
2.2.1. Building on prior knowledge
2.2.2. Brain based learning
2.3. View of learning
2.3.1. Discovering gaps in their knowledge
2.4. Role of student
2.4.1. Connect new knowledge to old knowledge
2.4.2. Responsible for their own learning
2.4.2.1. Teach-back material in own words
2.4.3. Self-talk
2.4.4. Find motivation
2.5. Role of educator
2.5.1. Organized curriculum to allow for independent learning of gaps of knowledge
2.5.2. Coach/ guide
2.5.3. Provide positive and safe enviornment
2.5.4. Provide positive and safe enviornment
2.6. Application of theory to breast feeding
2.6.1. Facilitate group discussions
2.6.1.1. Incorporation moms partner
2.6.1.1.1. Helping support infant positioning
2.6.1.1.2. Washing pump parts
2.6.1.1.3. Storing milk
2.6.2. Encouragement for latching and pumping
2.6.3. Set schedule to promote continual learning
2.7. Application of theory to breast feeding
2.7.1. Facilitate group discussions
2.7.1.1. Incorporation moms partner
2.7.1.1.1. Helping support infant positioning
2.7.1.1.2. Washing pump parts
2.7.1.1.3. Storing milk
2.7.2. Encouragement for latching and pumping
2.7.3. Set schedule to promote continual learning
3. Cognitive Learning Theory
3.1. Theorist
3.1.1. Piaget
3.1.2. Koffla
3.1.3. Kohler
3.2. View of knowledge
3.2.1. Learning of goal oriented a
3.2.2. Interpreted based on current level of knowledge, background, and cognitive development
3.2.3. View whole situations versus parts in learning
3.3. Role of student
3.3.1. Be goal oriented during learning process
3.3.2. Demonstrate initiative to understand the meaning behind the learned behavior
3.3.3. Continue to practice skill outside of initial education
3.4. Application of theory to breast feeding
3.4.1. Have moms attempt to latch baby to breast
3.4.1.1. Ask mom questions to continue to formulate learning pathways
3.4.2. Have moms correctly set up breast pump
3.4.2.1. Continue to practice setting up after washing pump supplies after each use
3.4.3. Have moms verbalize understanding of infant cues
3.4.3.1. Have mom repeat cues in her own words to help solidify understanding of why baby is cuing
3.5. Role of educator
3.5.1. Present information to mom in a clear concise outlined matter
3.5.1.1. Include breast feeding, infant cues, pumping, safe milk storage, and how to determine if baby is hydrated.
3.5.2. Facilitates safe and comfortable environment breastfeeding
3.5.2.1. Watch mom attempt to latch infant
3.5.2.1.1. Provide encouragement
3.5.2.1.2. Assess latch score
3.5.3. Have the mom teach back the learned behavior
3.5.3.1. Promote recal
3.5.4. Gain learners attention to have a valuable learning session
4. Adult learning Theory
4.1. Theorist
4.1.1. Knowles
4.2. View of knowledge
4.2.1. Self directed
4.2.2. Creating connections to previous knowledge
4.3. View of learning
4.3.1. Task oriented learning
4.3.2. Intrinsic motivation
4.3.3. Must understand why they are learning topic
4.4. Role of student
4.4.1. Motivation to learn
4.4.2. Evaluate connections to past experiences
4.5. Role of educator
4.5.1. Encourage autonomous learning
4.5.2. Promote group collaboration with mom and other care giver
4.6. Application of theory to breast feeding
4.6.1. Assess previous experiences
4.6.1.1. Previous child
4.6.1.2. Friend or family member who breast fed
4.6.1.3. Online resource s
4.6.2. Assess readiness to learn
4.6.2.1. Establish relevance to personal life
4.6.3. Establish self-motivators to breast feeding
4.6.3.1. Benefits to baby
4.6.3.2. Bonding
4.6.4. Walking mom through each step of latching the baby and providing a safe and comfortable learning environment