Matching the Columns
1. Knowledge |
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A. The ability to grasp the meaning of material. |
2. Comprehension |
B. The remembering of previously learned material. |
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3. Application |
C. The ability to break down material into its component parts so that its structure may be understood. |
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4. Analysis |
D. The ability to judge the value of material for a given purpose. |
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5. Synthesis |
E. The ability to put parts together to form a new whole. |
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6. Evaluation |
F. The ability to use learned material in new and concrete situations. |
Answers:
1.) B
2.) A
3.) F
4.) C
5.) E
6.) D
Multiple-Choice
1.
He theorized that learning will
take place based on an individual’s different kinds of intelligence.
a.
b.
Bloom
c.
Kolb
d.
Piaget
2.
His theory dealt with the
hierarchical nature of knowledge.
a.
b.
Bloom
c.
Kolb
d.
Piaget
3.
He refined the concept of
reflection by dividing it into two separate learning activities, perceiving and
processing.
a.
b.
Bloom
c.
Kolb
d.
Piaget
4.
The action phase of learning to
______ becomes a phase of Active Experimentation.
a.
b.
Bloom
c.
Kolb
d.
Piaget
5.
They like accurate, organized
delivery of information and they tend to respect the knowledge of the expert.
a. Assimilators
b. Accomodators
c. Convergers
d. Divergers
6.
_______ are motivated to discover
the relevancy or “how” of a situation.
a. Assimilators
b. Accomodators
c. Convergers
d. Divergers
7.
These learners are good with
complexity and are able to see relationships among aspects of a system.
a. Assimilators
b. Accomodators
c. Convergers
d. Divergers
8.
These learners prefer to have
information presented to them in a detailed, systematic, reasoned manner.
a. Assimilators
b. Accomodators
c. Convergers
d. Divergers
Summary
For years, researchers have attempted to understand the intricacies of the learning process. Theories have evolved from the simple, Pavlovian stimulus-response theory to the more complex experiential theories of learning used today.
By understanding how people perceive and process information at different
times in their lives, and which information is most important to them, trainers are able
to increase the amount of learning retained. This
saves the organization time and money, reduces the time it takes to learn and increases
the amount of information that employees can actually use in their daily work lives.
Test
1. ______
Knowles emphasized that adults are
self-directed and expect to take responsibility for decisions and feels that adult
learning programs must accommodate this fundamental aspect.
2. ______
Synthesis means that instruction for
adults needs to focus more on the process and less on the content of what is being taught.
3. ______
People who learn through seeing need to
see the teacher’s body language and facial expression to fully understand the content
of a lesson.
4. ______
People who learn through moving, doing
and touching learn best through a hands-on approach, actively exploring the physical world
around them.
5. ______
Auditory learners may over react to
sounds, and may have trouble following lectures.
6. ______
Kinesthetic learners should use
computers to reinforce learning through a sense of touch.
7. ______
Jean Piaget proposed that the brain
itself must be actively involved in the learning process.
8. ______
During Kolb’s Active
Experimentation stage, learning involves using logic and ideas, rather than feelings to
understand problems or situations.
9. ______
Gagne’s theory outlines 12
instructional events and corresponding mental processes.
10. _____
B.F. Skinner developed the Operant
Conditioning theory of motivation.
Answers:
1.
T
2.
F – Andragogy
3.
T
4.
T
5.
F – Visual learners
6.
T
7.
T
8.
F – Abstract Coneptualization
9.
F – None
10.
T
Bibliography
Coffman, C., &
Gonzalez-Molina, G. (2002).
Follow this Path: How the World's
Greatest
Deeprose, D. (1994). How to Recognize & Reward Employees. AMACOM.
Glasscock, S., & Gram, K. (1999). Workplace
Recognition: Step-By-Step Examples of a Positive Reinforcement Strategy.
Nelson, B., & Blanchard, K. (1997). 1001 Ways
to Energize Employees.
Glossary
Experiential Learning Theory – This theory allows trainees to use their own experiences as a basis for reconceptualizing an issue and reflecting on it prior to acting on it.
Adult Learning Theory – This theory believes that for learning to take place at work, employees have to its applicability to their jobs.
Learning Style Inventory – Developed by Kolb, it measures the learner’s preferences in the four stages of learning. Preference of one or more stages over others indicates a preferred learning style.
Behavioralism – A view of learning based on stimulus and response.
Learning Objectives
By
understanding how people perceive and process information at different times in their
lives, and which information is most important to them, trainers are able to increase the
amount of learning retained.
Q&A
1. What are Gagne’s
five major categories of learning?
Gagne’s five categories of learning are verbal information, intellectual skills, cognitive or reasoning strategies, motor skills, and attitudes.
2. What did Kolb believe
that learning styles were based on?
Kolb believed learning styles were based on concrete experience, reflective observation, abstract conceptualization, and active experimentation.
3. What are the four learning
styles that Kolb named?
The four learning styles are Accommodators, Assimilators, Convergers, and Divergers.