Content and Methods of Training

Content and Methods of Training

1. Principles

   • Relevant information and content
   • Demonstrate KSAOs
   • Create opportunities to practice the required skills
   • Provide feedback during and after practice

2. On-the-job training

   • Observe and learn
   • Apprenticeship
     • Skilled trade
     • Modeling
     • Practice
     • Feedback
     • Evaluation

3. Job rotation

   • Wider range of skills
   • Decision-making & problem-solving skills

4. Off-site training methods

   • Classroom lecture
   • Programmed instruction
     • Linear programming
     • Branching programming
   • Simulator
     • Controlled reproducibility
     • Safety considerations
     • Learning considerations
     • Cost
     • Fidelity

5. Distance learning & computer-based training

   • More affordable; learning-tailored
   • Blended learning
   • Web-based, corporate intranets, multimedia env., e-learning
   • Adaptative guidance
     • + effects on habits, knowledge and performance

6. Critical thinking

   • Active involvement in applying the principles under discussion
     • TADMUS

7. Transfer of training

   • Transfer of training climate
     • New employees learn about the way training is viewed in the organization early in the socialization process
   • Horizontal/vertical transfer

8. Off-site training

   • Create an artificial, vacation-like atmosphere
   • Effective if management supports and reinforces the efforts of training facilitators