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Learning Stylesvs.
Hierarchy Learning
Designing Instruction for Workplace
Learning
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First Topic: Learning Style
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Learning Style Overview
1. How are learning styles defined, ingeneral?
2. How does learning in workplace settingsdiffer from learning in educationalsettings?
3. How can organizations and employees benefit from knowledge of employeesworkplace learning styles?
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How are learning stylesdefined, in general?
The debate surrounding the field
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How to Define Learning Styles?
Terms are often used interchangeably Learning = Cognitive Style = Strategy Others disagree For workplace environmentseparate two terms
The debate of stable vs. malleableDefinition
Individual differences in information processing thatshows how people think, solve problems, learn, andrelate to others (Hayes and Allinson, 1996, p.63)
On-the-job learning styles
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Building Background KnowledgeWhat is ATI?
Cronbach and Snow Research methodology Learner guides instructional
design
How does this influenceour discussion today?
Adapt instruction toaccommodate individuallearner characteristics
Better understand learning processes
Choose instructionalactivities
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How does learning inworkplace settings differ fromlearning in educational
settings?
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Whats the Difference?
What is the difference between the schoolsetting and the workplace setting?
Learning Process Learning Outcome Learning Setting
Research is sorely lackingTraditionally, analyzed learning styles withno accompanying explanation
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Train with Style
How can organizations and employees benefit from knowledge
of employees workplace learning styles?
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Before You Can Train With Style
The Trainer Subject Matter Expert (SME) You have to decide how to teach Lifelong learner Metacognitive tool Social setting preference
Learners People can improve their way of learning
Self-awareness of their own strengths andweaknesses
Choose challenging but realistic goals Overcome lack of confidence
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Train with Style Does the need require instruction?Maximize results Modality effect: 26% 50% Active Learners: 50% 90%
Sequence topics and Give an overviewDetermine learning style of individual through an inventoryIs your choice of instruction biased?Look at constraints of organization: time, resources,facilitiesImprove communication and build strong teamsDevelop a broad variety of learning strategies
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Second Topic:Hierarchy Learning
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Hierarchy Overview
1. How is hierarchy learning defined, ingeneral?
2. What range will learners fall within?3. How can organizations and employees
benefit from knowledge of employees
workplace hierarchy position?
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How is hierarchy learning defined, in general?
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Defining Hierarchy Learning
Less research availableFlexible deliveryAcknowledges learner preferences
Looks at ability levels on a spectrum Are all learners at the same spot? How should instruction be adapted?
NOTE : Progressing from passive to active
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What range will learners fall within?
From Novice to Expert
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Procedural
Declarative
Procedural
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Moving from Novice to Expert
Assimilate and integrate new skills andmethodsTask selectionScaffoldingDependent Independent
Flexible, durable, transferable, and self-regulated
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How can organizations and employees benefit fromknowledge of employees
workplace hierarchy position?
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Why Does This Matter To YOU?
Reflect on impact on workplace learningSequence fosters transfer
Variety of instructional strategiesAuthentic training experiencesClearly define learning needs and
objectivesMake learning a metacognitive processLearning in workplaces is social
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Using Flexible Delivery
Approach rather than a system or technique Client input Usually uses technology
Changes the role of trainer Organizational needs linked to Individual needsProvides Sustainable learning Minimizes cost Learners acquire control of their own learning
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Examples and Non-ExamplesDimension Less Flexible More Flexible
Access Fixed time and place Fewer restrictions
Course Structure All compulsory Alternative choices
Course Content Teacher decides Learning contracts
Delivery Medium Face-to-face Print
Delivery Mix Use of one (1) medium Resource-based delivery
Teaching and Learning
Methods
Lecture/tutorial Self-directed
Interaction Passive Listening High interaction
Use of the Internet Transmit content Interact and communicate
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General Ways to Modify Training
Decide whether training is the best interventionFocus instructionEffectively address the training objectivesBe sensitive to learner needsFocus on the transfer of skillsVariety of instructional strategiesUse scaffolding, modeling, and coachingEvaluate instruction
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Discussion
What view point do you prefer? Learningstyle or hierarchy?
What impact would this decision have?Is there a role for both?
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