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10/22/2010

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Term
Instructional Design
Definition

A process for systematically developing training to meet specific needs

 

1. It begins with assesing the need for training

2. Ensures readiness for training (motivation, basic skills)

3. Plan training program (objectives, trainers, nethods)

4. Imlementing the program

5. Evaluating results of training

Term
Learning Management System (LMS)
Definition

A computer application that automates the administration, development and delivery of a company's trainng program

 

Managers and employees can use this to identify training needs and enroll in courses

Employees can use

 

Can reduce travel costs for companies by by providing online training

Term
Need Assesment
Definition

The process of evaluating the organization, individual employees and employees tasks to determine what kind of training is necessary

 

Answers these 3 questions

 

What is the context in which training will occur?

Who needs training?

What subjects should training cover?

Term
Organizational Analysis
Definition

A process for determining the appropriateness of training by evaluating the charachteristics of the organization.

 

This analysis looks at:

 

Training needs based on the org's strategy

Resources available for training 

Managements support of training

Term
Person Analysis
Definition

A process for determining individuals needs and readiness for training

 

Do performance deficinecies come from a lack of knowledge, skills or ability?

Who needs training?

Are these employees ready for training?

Term
Task Analysis
Definition

The process of identifying tasks, knowledge, skills and behaviors that training should emphasize

 

Usually conducted along with person analysis

 

Understanding shortcomings in performance

Term
Readiness for Training
Definition
A combination of employee charachteristics and positive work environmet that permit training
Term
Request for Proposal
Definition
A document outlining the type of service needed, how many employees need training, date by which the training needs to be complete
Term
On the Job Training (OJT)
Definition

Training methods in which a person with job experience and skills guides trainees in practicing job skills at the workplace

 

THis type of training takes various forms, including apprenticeships and internships

Term
Apprenticeship
Definition
work-study training method that teaches job skills through a combination of structured otj training and classroom training
Term
Internship
Definition
On the job learning sponsered by educational institutions as a component of an educational program
Term
Simulation
Definition
A training method that represents a real life situation, with trainees making decisions resulting in outcomes that mirror what would happen on the job
Term
Avatars
Definition
Computor depictions of trainees which are manipulated online to play roles
Term
Experiential Programs
Definition
A training program where participants learn concepts, then apply them by simulating the behaviors involvedand analyzing the activity- connecting it with real life situations
Term
Adventure Learning
Definition
One form of experiential programs, uses challenging, structured outdoor activities, which may include difficult sports such as dogsledding or mountain climbing
Term
Transfer of Training
Definition
OTJ use of knowledsge, skills and behaviors learned in training. It requires that employees actually the content of the training program and that necessary conditions are in place for employees to apply what they have learned
Term
Orientation
Definition
Training designed to prepare employees to perform their job effectively, learn about the org, and establish work relationships
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