Learning & Development Flashcards
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Which instructional design model, widely used in corporate L&D, follows the phases of Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation?
Answer: ADDIE
The ADDIE model is the most widely used instructional design framework in corporate training, providing a systematic process for creating effective learning programs.
What is the key distinction between 'training' and 'development' in HR practice?
Answer: Training focuses on current job skills; development focuses on future roles and career growth
Training is designed to improve performance in an employee's current role, while development prepares employees for future responsibilities and longer-term career advancement.
What does 'transfer of training' refer to in learning and development?
Answer: The degree to which employees apply learned knowledge and skills back on the job
Transfer of training measures how effectively employees apply the knowledge and skills acquired during training to their actual work environment and job tasks.
Which learning theory, developed by David Kolb, describes learning as a four-stage experiential cycle?
Answer: Experiential Learning Theory
Kolb's Experiential Learning Theory describes a four-stage cycle—concrete experience, reflective observation, abstract conceptualization, and active experimentation—as the basis of learning.
What is the purpose of running a 'pilot program' before full training deployment?
Answer: To test a training program with a small representative group to identify issues before full implementation
A pilot program allows the L&D team to test the training with a small sample, gather feedback, and refine the program before investing in full-scale deployment.
Which training method is BEST suited for teaching complex, multi-step procedures that employees must execute with precision on the job?
Answer: Job aids and performance support tools
Job aids such as checklists, quick reference cards, and decision trees provide real-time step-by-step guidance for complex procedures and directly support on-the-job performance.
What is 'spaced repetition' as applied in learning design?
Answer: Reviewing training content at strategically increasing intervals to enhance long-term retention
Spaced repetition is a cognitive science-based technique where content is reviewed at increasing intervals, leveraging the 'spacing effect' to significantly improve long-term memory retention.