Week 4: Training Design

Question 1

A statement of what trainees are expected to be able

to do after a training program is

Answer 1

A Training Objective

Question 2

3 Purposes of Training Objectives for TRAINERS

Answer 2

1- Assessment - If trainees are assessed they can see if any of the objectives have been achieved. Also, its a bit more individualized ex. after assessment you can see if certain areas of the training may be omitted that aren’t needed or do additional training to obtain mastery

2 - Training objectives help trainers choose and select content

3 - The allow trainers to figure out metrics - how things should be evaluated (including calculating benefits of the program)

Question 3

3 Purposes of Training Objectives for TRAINEES

Answer 3

1- Objectives inform trainees on goals and expectations
2 - focuses the trainees energy on specific goals
3 -helps communicate what is important about the training and holds them accountable

Question 4

2 Purposes of Training Objectives for MANAGERS

Answer 4

1. Training objectives communicate what the trainee is expected to learn and what they should be able to do
2. with training objectives, management knows how to support / reinforce the objectives/ skills on the job

Question 5

What are the 3 Learning domains

Answer 5

Cognitive (Knowledge)
Psychomotor (Skills)
Affective (Attitudes)

Question 6

What are the 3 Key Components of Training Objectives

Answer 6

Condition
Performance
Criterion

Question 7

Define CONDITION

Answer 7

The tools, time, and
situation under which the trainee is
expected to perform the behaviour

Question 8

Define PERFORMANCE

Answer 8

What the trainee will

be able to do after the training.

Question 9

Define CRITERION

Answer 9

The level of acceptable performance, standard, or criteria against which performance will be judged.

Question 10

Conditions are tools learner will be given or

not given to achieve the criterion - for examples “Learners will be give”… - some examples are:

Answer 10

flowchart, set of tools, computer, safety equipment

Question 11

Conditions answer the question

Answer 11

“What will be given/not given to achieve the

criterion?”

Question 12

Performance answers the question

Answer 12

“What will the learner be able to do?”

Question 13

Performance statements begin with…

Answer 13

“The learner will..”

Question 14

Performance Statements - 3 Guidelines

Answer 14

1 must describe one behaviour (knowledge, skills, or attitude) the learner
will perform in the learning event
2 an action verb follows “the learner will” (singular, overt)
3 must be observable

Question 15

Criterion answers the question

Answer 15

“How well and/or how much?”

Question 16

Cites the standards; OBSERVABLE / MEASURABLE standards – the minimum level of acceptable performance and should be based on the level
of competency required in the work place.
Is qualitative and/or quantitative, Examples of Criterion are:

Answer 16

such as; time, speed, accuracy

Question 17

Criterion statements begin with

Answer 17

Language that communicates how
well learners must perform in order yo
achieve the objective. For example:
with/within/with no
more than/using …”

Question 18

Example of a TIME CRITERION statement

Answer 18

“Within 5 minutes”; “less than an hour”

Question 19

Example of a REFERENCE CRITERION statement

Answer 19

“In accordance to section 22.c of the Guidelines”

Question 20

The use of external sources to provide training

and development programs and services is

Answer 20

OUTSOURCING

Question 21

Purchase Decision Factors

Answer 21

 Budget
 Cost-benefit analysis
 Time (to design program)
 Expertise
 Time (implementation timelines)
 Number of employees who need training
 Extent to which future employees will require training

Question 22

A document that outlines to potential vendors and consultants an organization’s training and
project needs is

Answer 22

An RFP - Request For Proposal

Question 23

5 things to Consider when completing and RFP

Answer 23

1 - Clearly state the need / request
2 - Budget, participant profile
3- Request references, background info
4- Use a templete
5- Allow sufficient time (2-3 weeks)

Question 24

70-20-10 Refers to what proportions of which training methods

Answer 24

70 - Experience - Based
20 - Relationship - Based
10 - Education - Based

Question 25

Trainings, workshops, lectures, readings and videos are examples of what kind of training method

Answer 25

Education based - should account for 10 %

Question 26

Role - model, mentoring, coaching and feedback are examples of what kind of training method

Answer 26

Relationship based - should account for 20 %

Question 27

Development in the role a full job change or certain projects or stretch assignments are examples of what kind of training method

Answer 27

Experience based - should account for 70%

Question 28

Blended training is

Answer 28

The use of combination of approaches to training, such
as classroom training, on-the-job training and computer
technology

Question 29

What does ACTIVE PRACTICE do?

Answer 29

1 - Providing trainees with OPPORTUNITIES TO PRACTICE performing a training task or using knowledge during training.

2. Gives trainees CONTROL OVER THEIR EXPERIENCE through exploratory/discovery learning, which is in contrast to proceduralized instruction

Question 30

CONDITIONS OF PRACTICE - PRE-TRAINING INTERVENTIONS

Attentional Advice provides trainees with [BLANK] about [BLANK] to help them learn and perform a task

Answer 30

Attentional Advice provides trainees with INFORMATION about TASK PROCESSES / STRATEGIES to help them learn and perform a task

Question 31

CONDITIONS OF PRACTICE - PRE-TRAINING INTERVENTIONS

Metacognitive Strategies are ways in which trainees can be instructed to [BLANK] the learning of a task

Answer 31

Metacognitive Strategies are ways in which trainees can be instructed to SELF-REGULATE the learning of a task

Question 32

CONDITIONS OF PRACTICE - PRE-TRAINING INTERVENTIONS

Advance Organizers are [BLANKS] that provide structure to help trainees integrate info from training into their practice

Answer 32

Advance Organizers are ACTIVITIES that provide structure to help trainees integrate info from training into their practice

Question 33

CONDITIONS OF PRACTICE - PRE-TRAINING INTERVENTIONS

Goal Orientation is the type of goal that is set during [BLANK]

Answer 33

Goal Orientation is the type of goal that is set during training orientation

Question 34

CONDITIONS OF PRACTICE - PRE-TRAINING INTERVENTIONS

Preparatory Information is providing trainees with information on …

Answer 34

Preparatory Information is providing trainees with information on.. What they can expect to happen in the training sessions

Question 35

CONDITIONS OF PRACTICE - PRE-TRAINING INTERVENTIONS

Pre-Practice Briefs are Sessions in which team members establish
…

Answer 35

Pre-Practice Briefs are Sessions in which team members establish
… ROLES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

Question 36

Conditions of Practice During Training:

Massed / Distributive practice is ..

Answer 36

Massed / Distributive practice is .. how the training is conducted - either one session or several sessions

Question 37

Conditions of Practice During Training:

Whole or Part Learning is…

Answer 37

Whole or Part Learning is…

whether learning is practiced all at one time or is practices one part at a time

Question 38

Conditions of Practice During Training:

Overlearning is…

Answer 38

Overlearning is when there is continued practice after the trainees have mastered the task so that the behaviour becomes automatic

Question 39

Conditions of Practice During Training:

Task Sequencing is…

Answer 39

Task Sequencing is when you divide the training material logically into subtasks

Question 40

Conditions of Practice During Training:

Feedback and knowledge of results is…

Answer 40

Feedback and knowledge of results is when you provide trainees with feedback on their performance on the training / task

Question 41

EMT stands for

Answer 41

Error-Management Training - which is allowing trainees to make mistakes so they can learn from them

Question 42

True of False: IN EMT ** Trainees are provided only basic, training-relevant information and told to explore problems on their own

Answer 42

True, they are also told to expect errors and frame them positively

Question 43

EMT says that:

Learning =

Answer 43

Mistake + Correction