ASSESSMENT I

Question 1:In your own words, describe the forces that affect workplace and learning. Use an example of these forces NOT found in your textbook.

Question 2: Identify and summarize five models used to organize training departments. If you were the Vice President of Human Resource Training, which model would you choose to organize your department? Explain why you would choose this model.

Question 3: Explain the organizational characteristics that influence training. Explain which of these characteristics you think is the most important and why.

Question 4: Discuss the steps involved in the training design process. Think of a training course you have experienced. Describe the training, and give examples of how you think the design process was used throughout the training.

 ASSESSMENT II

Question 1: Explain a competency model. How is it related to job analysis? Summarize the process used in developing a competency model.

Question 2: Using your own words, summarize the process for learner analysis.

Question 3:You have just been assigned as your organization's training manager and must conduct a new needs assessment for a new project. Describe the method you would use.

Question 4:Explain why a needs assessment is necessary and who should participate in the process.

 ASSESSMENT III

Question 1: You have just been assigned a training event in your organization. Since the training event will consist of purely adults, explain the considerations you should take into account.

Question 2: Explain how practice helps learning. Give examples of how this has helped you.

ASSESSMENT IV

Question 1: Discuss why it is important to evaluate training. Which evaluation is more important: summative or formative? Explain why you chose that evaluation type using specific examples to support your answer.

Question 2: Explain a lesson plan. Describe the different types of information found in a detailed lesson plan. Include in your discussion a design document and its usefulness

Discussion Board V

Question: Describe an on-the-job-training that you have participated in. Discuss what made the training successful, or what should have been done differently if the training was not successful.

Discussion Board VI

Question:Explain coaching and its benefits. Is there only one way to coach? Explain your response.