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The importance of Gagné’s Conditions of Learning Theory in corporate training

EduPivot Knowledge Center

The conditions of learning theory, developed by American psychologist Robert Mills Gagné, provides a framework that companies can use when designing their learning and development programs. Gagné’s theory also introduces nine events of instruction. What Does Conditions of Learning Theory Outline?

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THE CASE FOR CLARITY IN L&D JOB POSTINGS

Learnnovators

However, a recent job posting for an instructional designer that caught my attention read something on the lines of: Has the ability to create instructional materials that follow sound instructional design principles and learning theories. Doctors are generally either general practitioners or specialists. Take HR for example.

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Supporting self-directed learning in corporate training programs

Matrix

L&D specialists usually create learning paths for each role, but they also curate many valuable resources to be accessed by people at their own will. So, L&D specialists need to step in and evaluate, advise and coach employees. Read more: Adult learning theories for instructional designers: Andragogy.

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Adult learning theories for instructional designers: Experiential learning

Matrix

Continuing our series about adult learning theories series that instructional designers should know before creating training courses, we’ll explore experiential learning today. The Theory of Experiential Learning. The theory of experiential learning was created by psychologist David Kolb , who defined this type of learning as.

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How to Create a Niche Education Facilitator Program

LifterLMS

Barbara Thomason is a social-emotional learning (SEL) specialist and the creator of Joy Circles , an initiative that helps preteens build confidence and vital life skills. She highlights the need of specific programs and qualified facilitators in this specialty to help preteens navigate these difficulties and acquire critical SEL skills.

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Building efficient questions for learning program evaluations

Matrix

Evaluating learning programs is a continuous challenge for instructional designers and L&D specialists. Yet, most organizations confess that they stop somewhere around the second level of the learning program assessment model. Instructors need a more accurate image of how a training program is doing. Time-oriented.

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Implications of the Self Determination Theory in the workplace

Matrix

Having talked (albeit rather briefly, considering the extensive literature and research on the subject) about the Self Determination Theory , it’s only logical to have a look at the way this theory can have a positive impact in organizations throughout the world. Self Determination Theory in the workplace. Conclusion.

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