Ch 9 - Brooke/Janine*DONE* Flashcards
Lesson plan
The blueprint that outlines the training program in terms of the sequence of activities that will take place
Lesson
A cohesive unit of instruction with a specific learning objective
Regardless of how well a training program is designed, the success of a program rests in large part on …
The trainer
Subject-matter expert (SME)
Someone who is familiar with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform a task or job
One of the difficulties of finding a good trainer is that individuals who are skilled trainers often do not have sufficient…
Subject-matter expertises
A solution to trainers not knowing the subject matter is to instead…
Teach subject-matter experts how to be effect trainers with train-the-trainer programs
Four decisions that need to be made when selecting participants for a training program
Who can benefit from the training?
What programs are required by law or government?
Should training be voluntary or compulsory?
Should participants be segregated by level in the organization? (supervisors and employees, or just employees, for example)
If a training program is voluntary, what problem might occur?
Some employees who need the training will not attend
Trainability test
A test that measures an individual’s ability to learn and perform training tasks in order to predict whether an individual will successfully complete a training program
Training plan
Who in the organization needs training, the type of training needed, and how the training will be delivered
Materials are
Expandable items such as pens, tap, etc
Equipment are
Things that have a life beyond a single use, such as projectors, computers, etc
How should the training site be conducive to learning?
Comfortable in terms of Space Lighting Temperature Noise Minimal distractions
When considering outside learning sites, what should be considered?
Amount of travel time Transportation Accommodations Meals Budget
Scheduling must take into consideration:
best time for employees to attend ie. production down time
availability of trainer
availability of training site and materials
single or multiple sessions (can start on skype)
Training administration involves
The coordination of all the people and materials involved in the training program. Things to consider include:
not to ship training materials if participants are flying in
if materials are put together correctly
notification of training
What are the factors in implementing a training program?
Learning climate Pre-arrival factors Greeting participants Learning/facility environment Trainer's style/behaviour
What are Gange’s Events of Instructions?
- Gain attention
- Describe the objectives
- Stimulate recall of prior knowledge
- Present the material to be learned
- Provide guidance for learning
- Elicit performance feedback
- Provide information feedback
- Asses performance
- Enhance retention and transfer
AND 10. summarize the lesson or program
What was the foundation for the BOPPPS model?
Gange’s nine events of instruction.
Why is Gaining Attention important and what is an example of it?
Goal is to get trainees motivated and interested, know why the program is important for them and the organization. Ask a question, get a in-person testimonial from management.
Why is describing the objectives important?
To satisfy the need of adult learners to know why they are learning and what the end result will be.
Why is stimulating prior knowledge important?
So trainees feel they already know something, gives them confidence in their ability to learn. Helps trainer incorporate this into the program.
What is a good method for presenting the material?
In a logical sequence, or by on sub-task at a time.
How can the trainer provide guidance for learning?
provide examples, demonstrations, ask/answer questions, brainstorm solutions.
