MANA 444 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Descriptive Knowledge, Procedural Knowledge, Reinforcement
25 Jan 2017
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Understanding adult learning theory, how people learn, and their motivation for learning is i(cid:374)tegral to a trai(cid:374)i(cid:374)g progra(cid:373)"s success. Organizations need to be strategic in their approach to achieve organizational effectiveness. Training is the means to accomplish the goal of learning. Focus on the learner, transformation (not transmission of. What do they need, how can we transform them. When a behaviour has been learned, it can be thought of as a skill. Change in individual behaviour as a result of some experience (formal or informal) learn. If the information i short-term memory is viewed as important, it goes into long-term memory. If the information is chunked and organized according to the learner"s ability and experience, it is stored in long-term memory. The application of info & techniques, understanding how & when to use knowledge and information. Preferences and internal states associated with one"s beliefs and feelings. Implications of learning outcomes on training and development.
