Learning & Development Flashcards
Individual Development Plans (IDPs)
Engage EEs in their career growth by enabling EEs to work with supervisor and HR to discuss current position and leaning opps to increase KSAs
Skills gap assessments
Review requirements for future positions and KSAs the EE lacks. Gaps can be filled with training and learning opps
Succession Planning Process
- ID hard to fill positions, positions with highest turnover, positions with largest scope and impact
- Create tracking sheets for each position with title, comp, min reqs, duties
- Assess if there are people already in org who can fill those positions. Some will be ready immediately and some will need time to prep/transition
Attrition
Percentage of employees who leave the organization. Includes voluntary and involuntary terms.
Organizational Charts
Can show clear career paths and positions that are significant to the org. Shows position relationships.
How do we determine if EEs should be compensated for training?
FLSA says that EEs must be compensated at regular pay rate if training is:
1. Directly related to EE’s current job
2. Conducted during regular working hours
(otherwise considered mandatory)
OSHA Training Requirements
EEs must be trained in all areas related to safety for their specific job. All safety procedures & protocols. Machinery, equip, chemicals, hazcom, PPE, hearing protection, AED
Sexual Harassment Training
Supreme Court ruled that orgs can be held liable for sex harrass if there is not a reasonable effort made to prevent and correct inappropriate workplace behavior. Training should include definitions, prevention techniques, EE responsibilities, how investigations are conducted.
Learning Theories
- Behaviorism
- Cognitivism
- Constructivism
- Experiential
- Connectivism
Behaviorism
Led by: instructor.
Focus: behs, reactions, and responses to situations/events.
Facilitated thru: assessments/tests, repetition/practice.
Pros: recall of info or performance of task.
Cons: Doesn’t prep learner for problem solving, creative thinking, or critical thinking
Cognitivism
(Cognitive Info Processing)
Led by: instructor
Focus: how new info organized/aligned w existing knowledge.
Assumes: Learners are proactive and are reasoning and processing info at a high level. Used to teach strategies.
Facilitated thru: Feedback, concept mapping, use of analogies and metaphors, and providing structure.
Builds upon knowledge learned from behaviorist method
Constructivism
Led by: Self
Focus: how person interprets new info and applies it to own situations.
Assumes: Learners understand that info is evolving and applications may change. Learners are proactive, solving probs & analyzing situations critically
Facilitated thru: case strudies, brainstorming, simulations, apprenticeships, and collab learning
Experiential Learning
Led by: Instructor
Focus: individual exps and how they learn from them, can help to modify future behs.
Assumptions: Ppl do, think, plan, and redo. Learning thru reflection & planning.
Facilitated thru: studying concepts, reviewing exps, incorporating new ideas, determining future opps
Connectivism
Led by: Self
Focus: Ppl are self-directed in learning, can access info b/c of tech.
Assumes: Learning proactive & outgoing. Looking for edu and new info. Understand importance of sharing info w others & connecting ppl together thru learning.
Facilitated thru: ppl seeking new info
Tools to increase learning & retention
Memory Exercises Discussion High-lvl critical thinking exercises Face-to-face interaction Personalized instruction for dif lvls learning Various communication styles Virtual training- videos, simulations Handouts- resources for future reference
Benefits of using learning theories and tools
Info can be used in workplace
Learning becomes more interesting & sought after
Morale & attitudes improve
Relationships improve and clarity ensured thru better communication. R/s begins, improves, expands
More efficiency, effectiveness, profitability
Adult Learning Processes
“Adult” refers to individuals who are very experienced in their field; in profession 15+ yrs AND/OR are in Baby Boomer/Gen X. Instructors must create open-minded learning exp
5 Elements of engaging learners
- Orientation
- Motivation
- Reinforcement
- Retention
- Transference`
Orientation (learning element)
Emphasizing to learner what they will learn and how they can apply it to their current work. How they will benefit ST & LT
Motivation
Each person may have a dif motivator: knowledge, insights, social interaction. Review who will be in the class (position, exp, background) and customize based on what might motivate them
Reinforcement
Both positive and negative reinforcement can be effective, depending on type of training
Retention
Measures effectiveness of training. Practicing skills, challenging ideas, and multiple methods of presenting the material will increase retention