Our approach to helping people learn is strongly influenced by Programmed learning, Writing to learn, Input hypothesis, and Competency based learning.
Our approach to motivation is expressed well in Drive by Daniel Pink. Autonomy and mastery are built into MyAlly's process. an excellent podcast
We fully implement the ideas in Make It Stick by Peter Brown, Henry Roediger III, and Mark McDaniel a good summary
Quality podcasts on education:
http://www.econtalk.org/andy-matuschak-on-books-and-learning/