Rick's New Job: Case Study
TASK 1:
Individually read the case study provided and identify the issues concerning the different learning styles and its implication on the overall training process.
Learning styles refer to the characteristic strengths and preferences in the ways people take in and process information. Due to genetics and upbringing, individuals have different ways of perceiving and processing information. As educators, it is important to recognize these differences to accommodate all the learners.
The first step in implementing learning style-based instruction is diagnosing the individual learning styles of each student.
Some people are more visual, some auditory, while others kinesthetic or environmental. They all process information in a different way: somebody likes when the material is described, visually explained, or demonstrated. In our case study we can see that learners are all going to be adults. And they have never used computers or slide or flip-charts in their life. So, when thinking of involving them in any kind of training, we can understand that modern means of training, like using software, will not work with them; it would rather intimidate and discourage them. We could think here of something non-traditional. In case of PPP company, management would enjoy when it’s done in informal way, more of a social activity. Invite them outside for a picnic, somewhere in the nature, and fresh air, and some snacks. In this environment a trainer can, at least, introduce to training, discuss it, explain the benefits, and that they really need it, and then later it can be transformed into an office environment. Motivation is first step in cooperation.
Individuals perceive and process information in very different ways. The learning styles theory implies that how much individuals learn depends on whether the educational experience is geared toward their particular style of learning.
Task 2: 1. Why do you think Rick was let go? How does reinforcement theory
Individually read the case study provided and identify the issues concerning the different learning styles and its implication on the overall training process.
Learning styles refer to the characteristic strengths and preferences in the ways people take in and process information. Due to genetics and upbringing, individuals have different ways of perceiving and processing information. As educators, it is important to recognize these differences to accommodate all the learners.
The first step in implementing learning style-based instruction is diagnosing the individual learning styles of each student.
Some people are more visual, some auditory, while others kinesthetic or environmental. They all process information in a different way: somebody likes when the material is described, visually explained, or demonstrated. In our case study we can see that learners are all going to be adults. And they have never used computers or slide or flip-charts in their life. So, when thinking of involving them in any kind of training, we can understand that modern means of training, like using software, will not work with them; it would rather intimidate and discourage them. We could think here of something non-traditional. In case of PPP company, management would enjoy when it’s done in informal way, more of a social activity. Invite them outside for a picnic, somewhere in the nature, and fresh air, and some snacks. In this environment a trainer can, at least, introduce to training, discuss it, explain the benefits, and that they really need it, and then later it can be transformed into an office environment. Motivation is first step in cooperation.
Individuals perceive and process information in very different ways. The learning styles theory implies that how much individuals learn depends on whether the educational experience is geared toward their particular style of learning.
Task 2: 1. Why do you think Rick was let go? How does reinforcement theory
References: 1. P. Nick Blanchard & James W. Thacker. “Effective training. Systems, Strategies, and Practices. 3rd edition”, 2007, pp. 69-92. 2. www.gigaom.com, “Pragmatic Brainstorming for Productivity”, Georgina Laidlaw, Aug 2010. 3. www.wikipedia.org, “Brainstorming”. 4. www.twinisles.com, “Learning Theories and Learning Styles”. 5. www.about.com, “Social Learning Theory”.