Assignment 5 – Application of Learning Theories
This assignment relates to the following Course Learning Requirements:
- CLR #1 – Apply the training and development process to an organizational setting.
- CLR #2 – Design an employee training program in an organizational setting.
- CLR #3 – Describe and apply employee training theories and concepts.
Objective of this Assignment:
- To apply training theories in designing an employee training program in an organizational setting.
Instructions:
Step 1:
In this assignment, you will answer three short-answer questions.
- Read the questions below and answer each question in a clear and organized paragraph.
- Each paragraph should include a clear and precise summary that directly addresses the question and includes 1–2 direct quotes from the primary materials of the course, and at least 5 additional sentences that analyze the direct quotes and explain how the evidence supports your statement.
Step 2:
- Each of the questions will be graded using the rubric on pages 3 and 4.
- There is a 200-word limit for each question (not including references).
Question 1:
We know that motivational theories are a key component of the design of training programs. Do you think most “HR Generalists” would be well-versed in these theories? Why or why not? If training programs are designed without this foundational knowledge, what will the impact be to the overall success of the program?
Question 2:
What design elements would you incorporate into a training program that will ensure employees needs and motivations are met? Describe the elements specifically as well as the benefits that will be derived by participants and the organization by designing a program to include these elements.
Question 3:
Consider your own personal needs and motivations in terms of learning. Think of a course you have taken previously and describe the theories of learning and motivation that were used and how they resulted in enhanced learning for you. What else could have been done to further improve your learning experience?
Your assignment is to be submitted in MS WORD format.
It should be submitted with the following guidelines:
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- Include a cover page with the course code and course name, the assignment number, the title of your assignment, your student ID, your name, the instructor’s name, and the date the assignment is created.
- Ensure the first page of your assignment has the title at the top of the page and the sections of your report have headings and subheadings to chunk your paper into sections for each of the topics you are writing about.
- Font should be either Calibri or Arial, 11pt.
- You must cite all your sources of information using APA formatting.
- Create a separate reference page that lists all of your sources that you have cited in text. Sources include software used. Also, personal communications from a professional in the field count as a reference source. For citation and referencing examples, see https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/