Learning Theories

Some useful sites that I wish to share with you on learning methodologies and training evaluation that I have acquired while pursuing the advanced certificate in training and assessment conferred by WDA in 2013..for your reference:

http://www.jcu.edu.au/wiledpack/modules/fsl/JCU_090344.html

http://www.learning-theories.com/

http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/kirkpatrick.htm

Training is never done in isolation but part and parcel of facilitating learning. To select the best training method, you will need to match the learning styles of your learners. 3 types of learner, for your info:

1) An auditory learner - talking aloud, listening in lecture or discussion in a group

2) A visual learner - taking notes and reading information later or seeing demostration

3) A kinesthetic learner - hands-on approach and physical involvement 

When designing your training materials for Managerial & Supervisory levels, you can consider some of these methods:

- Case study

- Role play

- Presentation

- Simulation

- Mind mapping

- Mentoring & coaching

- Games

For operations level, you should consider more training videos to facilitate their learning process. 

In summary, learning is an important element to human capital development and key to business performance. Special thanks to Sigma Solutions that has prepare the course materials for ACTA.

Nuggets for the day:

We teach what we know but we reproduce what we are - John maxwell

Have a great weekend!