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Learning: Theories and Program Design
Learning: Theories and Program Design
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Learning Outcomes
Type of Learning Description of Example
Outcome Capability
Verbal information State, tell, or describe State three reasons for
previously stored following company safety
information. procedures.
Intellectual skills Apply generalizable concepts Design and code a computer
and rules to solve problems program that meets customer
and generate novel products. requirements.
Motor skills Execute a physical action with Shoot a gun and consistently
precision and timing. hit a small moving target.
Attitudes Choose a personal course of Choose to respond to all
action. incoming mail within 24
hours.
Cognitive strategies Manage one's own thinking Use three different strategies
and learning processes. selectively to diagnose engine
malfunctions. 4-5
Verbal information includes names or labels, facts, and bodies
of knowledge. Verbal information includes specialized
knowledge that employees need in their jobs. For example, a
manager must know the names of different types of equipment
as well as the body of knowledge related to Total Quality
Management.
Trainee
Characteristics
Transfer of Training
Training Design Learning • Generalization
• Maintenance
Work
Environment
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