Learning and Development Flashcards

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Training

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acquisition of KSAs to improve performance in one’s current job

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Development

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acquisition of KSAs required to perform future job responsibilities and for the long-term achievement of individual career goals and organizational objectives

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Andragogy

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adult-oriented approach to learning and development

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Pedagogy

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traditional approach to learning and development used to educate children

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Implications for Training Adults

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goal oriented
want to participate
need the training to be relevant
draw upon their experiences
learn independently and autonomously
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Anderson’s Adaptive Character of Thought (ACT Theory)

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theory of cognition that distinguishes the three stages of learning; declarative knowledge, knpwledge compilation and procedural knowledge

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Declarative Knowledge

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learning of knowledge, facts, and information - learner is resource dependent

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Knowledge Compilation

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integrating tasks into sequences, performance is still fragmented

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Procedural Knowledge

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task or skill is mastered and performance is automatic

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Kolb Experiential Learning Cycle

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the way an individual gathers information, processes and evaluates it during the learning process. comprised of concrete experience, reflective observation of new experience, abstract conceptualization and active experimentation

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Concrete Experience in Kolb Experiential Learning Cycle

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new experience or situation is encountered, or a reinterpretation of existing experience

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Reflective Observation of the New Experience in Kolb Experiential Learning Cycle

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any inconsistencies between experience and understanding

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Abstract Conceptualization in Kolb Experiential Learning Cycle

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reflection gives rise to a new idea, or a modification of an existing abstract concept (person has learned from their experience)

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Active Experimentation in Kolb Experiential Learning Cycle

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learner applies their idea(s) to the world around them to see what happens

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Converging Learning Style

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abstract conceptualization and active experimentation (thinking and doing)

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Diverging Learning Style

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concrete experience and reflective observation (feeling and watching)

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Assimilating Learning Style

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abstract conceptualization and reflective observation (thinking and watching)

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Accommodating Learning Style

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concrete experience and active experimentation (feeling and doing)

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Learning Organization Definition

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acquires, organizes and shares information and knowledge, and uses new information/knowledge to change its behaviour in order to achieve its objectives and improve its effectiveness

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Characteristics of a Learning Organization

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systems thinking. personal mastery, mental models, building shared vision, and team learning

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Explicit Knowledge

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tangible assets that you can buy/trade (ie patents, copyrights) - things that can be written and/or documented

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Tacit Knowledge

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valuable wisdom learned from experience and insight that has been defined as intuition, know how, little tricks, judgement

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Intellectual Capital

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intangible asset provided to an org by its employees’ efforts and also from its knowledge assets (results of human innovation and thought)

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Human Capital

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employees’ knowledge skills and abilities (KSA)s

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Renewal Capital
company's intellectual property
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Structural Capital
formal systems and informal relationships that allow employees to communicate, solve problems, and make decisions
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Relationship Capital
an organizations' relationships with suppliers, customers, and competitors that influence how it does business
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Customer Capital
value of an organizations' relationships with its customers
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Types of Knowledge Acquisition
environmental scanning, formal learning, informal learning, communities of practice
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Knowledge Interpretation
mental models deeply engrained assumptions, generalizations or images that influence how individuals understand the world and how to take action
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Knowledge Dissemination
moving ideas and communicating knowledge to target audiences so it may lead to change
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Knowledge Retention
knowledge repositories that are inventories of knowledge that orgs compile and store, which can be easily retrieved
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ADDIE
Analysis - analyze situation and understand gaps that need to be filled Design - based on analysis, make decisions to design best option Development - bring learning exp to life by building end product Implementation - Distribute learning end-product to audience Evaluation - evaluate if end-product is effective. make updates if necessary
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Instructional System Design (ISD)
Needs Analysis - clarifies problems and objectives, identifies needs and the existing KSA - org analysis assesses strategy, priorities, environment and the transfer of culture - task analysis assesses the job requirements - person analysis asseses the desired performance, performance gaps and obstacles Training Design & Delivery - training objectives, content, methods of delivery and learning principles - focuses on perfomance, condition and criterion Evaluation - summative evaluation (monitor outcomes and programs worthiness), and formative evaluation (quality of materials and program design)
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Kirkpatricks' Evaluation Model
Reaction (thoughts and feelings about training) Learning (resulting increase in knowledge or capability) Behaviour (behaviour and capability improvement and application) Results (the effects on the environment or business)
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Training Transfer
ability of the participant to apply the learning outside fo the classroom
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Far Transfer
training can be effectively applied to new and different situations
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Horiztonal Transfer
training can be effectively applied to different settings
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Vertical Transfer
training is applied and organization performance improves
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Transfer Climate
degree to which the work environment enables a learned to apply the training
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Return on Investment (ROI) Definition
compares cost of training program relative to the benefits
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Return on Investment (ROI) Formula
(Program Benefits - Cost of Program)/Cost of Program x 100
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Data Collection Designs
the manner in which the data is collected, organized and analyzed
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Data Collection Design Types
Non-Experimental Designs, Experimental and Quasi Experimental Designs
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Types of Non-Experimental Designs
Single group post-only design, Single group pre-post design, time series design
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Types of Experimental and Quasi Experimental Designs
single group design with control group, pre-post design with control group, time-series design with comparison group
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Off-the-Job Instructional Methods
lecture, discussion, audio-visual methods, case study, case incident, role play, games, simulations
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On-the-Job Training
trainees receive instruction and training at their work station from a supervisor or experienced coworker
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Mentoring
a member of an org takes an interest in the career of another member - mentor provides coaching and counselling to a junior employee
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Coaching
involves one-on-one, individualized training to help another develop their insights and techniques pertinent to the accomplishment of their job