Chapter 22 Flashcards
What is learning?
can be defined as ‘the process of acquiring knowledge through experience, which leads to changes in behaviour’
Includes acquiring a new skill, knowledge or attitude
What are the 3 types of learning?
- formal
- informal
- incidental
What type of learning is Kolb’s theory?
Experimental learning
What does kolbs theory suggest?
That learning is a continuous cycle with four stages all of which have to be completed for the new knowledge to be fully acquired
What are the 4 stages in kolbs theory?
Concrete experience (action) Reflection observation (analyse) Abstract conceptualization (understand) Active experimentation (apply)
What are honey and Mumfords learning styles?
Activist
Reflector
Theorist
Pragmatists
What is a activist in relation to honey and mumford?
Open to new experiences, hands on, enjoys teamwork and role play
What is a reflector in relation to honey and Mumford?
Prefers to observe others before taking action, likes homework
What is a theorist in relation to honey and Mumford?
Needs to understand underlying principles
What is a pragmatist in relation to honey and Mumford?
Keen to deal with real life situations
What is training?
Planned and systematic modification of behavior through learning events which enables individuals to achieve a high level of knowledge, skills and competence
What is development
Growth of persons ability and potential through learning and education experience
What is education?
Process of developing knowledge, skills and character
What are the stages of training process
Identify training needs
Set objectives for training
Programme, design and delivery
Validation of the training
What are the fundamentals of setting objectives for training?
SMART - specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, timely
