What motivates people to learn?

What motivates people to learn?

Delivered online using Teams

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10:00 - 12:00 Thursday, 10 September 2026

Learners’ individual characteristics have a significant impact on whether they will use their learning in practice. If you are working in learning and development, there are ways you can support people to make it more likely that they will use their learning.

In this session, we will explore what motivates learners – both to learn new things, and to use their learning. 

The webinar will include presentations, group activities and personal reflective time. You will hear about a research and resources and talk to other participants about ways they are supporting effective learning.

This session is designed for anyone who is responsible for supporting learning and development in their organisation.

Learning outcomes

As a result of attending this workshop, you will be able to:

  • Explain what learning transfer is and why it is important.
  • Understand the importance of what a learner brings to their own learning, and why these factors are needed for effective learning transfer.
  • Outline the differences between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation in learners.
  • Support learners to find their learning relevant and therefore maximise the likelihood of transfer into practice.

This is a learning theory event.

Learning theory events are designed to support learning and development practitioners to build their knowledge of learning theory. It is also an opportunity to reflect on creating conditions for a positive learning culture to thrive.

This is part of the Learn and deliver programme.

Learn and deliver programme

Develop your knowledge of learning theory, support online facilitation skills and discuss how to develop your own bespoke sessions.
Find out more

If the above event (or occurrence of an event) is displaying as 'Event Full' and you would like to be added to a waiting list, please email events@researchinpractice.org.uk detailing the required event title, event time and date.

We will contact you should places become available.

Audience Types

Workforce development teams

Professional Standards

PQS:KSS - Developing excellent practitioners | Shaping and influencing the practice system | Creating a context for excellent practice | Designing a system to support effective practice | Developing excellent practitioners | Influencing and governing practice excellence within the organisation and community | Developing confident and capable social workers

RCOT - Support development