(Chapter 6) Learning, Development, and Evaluation Flashcards
An organization where employee development, learning, and training are part of the culture
Learning organization
The process of encouraging and enabling employees to understand, plan, and develop their career skills and interests
Career management/career development
Refers to the method by which adults best absorb a new concept
Adult learning styles
What are the 5 adult learning styles?
- Visual (spatial)
- Aural (auditory-musical)
- Verbal (linguistic)
- Physical (kinesthetic)
- Logical (mathematical)
Learning through pictures, drawings, and images
Visual/spatial
Learning through sound or music
Aural (auditory-musical)
Learning through words (verbal and writing)
Verbal (linguistic)
Learning through touch or movement
Physical (kinesthetic)
Learning through logic or reasoning
Logical (mathematical)
6 distinct traits of adult learners
- Independent
- Self-directed
- Results-oriented
- Practical
- Resistant to change
- Learn more slowly
Bloom’s 3 domains of learning
- Cognitive domain (collecting, synthesizing, and applying knowledge)
- Affective domain (emotions & attitudes)
- Psychomotor domain (motor skills)
The desire to achieve a goal, seek challenges, or complete a task that is driven by enjoyment and personal satisfaction
Intrinsic motivation
The desire to accomplish a goal that is driven by external factors like praise, financial rewards or other benefits, or punishment
Extrinsic motivation
What are the 2 categories of training methods?
- Cognitive
- Behavioral
Training method that focuses on processes, guidelines, methods, and rules
Cognitive methods of training
Live demos/tutorials, lectures to provide info, group discussions for process-based problem solving, computer or web-based training are all examples of what type of training method?
Cognitive
Training method that is interactive and intended to spark creative thinking; focuses on problem-solving rather than processes
Behavioral methods of training