Training and Development

Electronic learning (e-learning) is gaining a foothold throughout the world in training and development. The availability of electronic and Web-enabling technologies greatly influences the success of e-learning (Kramer, 2000). The Internet and network-centric computing provide a strong foundation for withe-learning experimentation and extend traditional learning methods through electronic and web technologies to new dynamic learning models (Eckert et al., 1997; Colette, 2001). Figure 01: E-Learning in corporate training Source: Andriotis, 2016 The importance of advanced electronic technologies, such as the Internet, has greatly increased in education over the last few years. The electronic learning systems must be carefully designed and constructed using a scientific approach that embraces well-designed procedures and techniques to make use of these technologies in order to be successful, effective and of a quality comparable to some of the traditional educa...

There are many models that can be identified from earlier studies on learning styles. Among them are models that emerged from earlier researchers such as the Salmes, Felder-Silverman, Dunn & Dunn, Kolb, Honey and Murnford, and VARK (Visual, Auditory, Read or Write and Kinesthetic) models of learning styles. According to Virleen, (2010) there are two commonly used learning style models: Dunn & Dunn, and VARK. Figure 1: VARK Learning Styles Source: Caleig, 2019 There are many models that can be identified from earlier studies on learning styles. Among them are models that emerged from earlier researchers such as the Salmes, Felder-Silverman, Dunn & Dunn, Kolb, Honey and Murnford, and VARK (Visual, Auditory, Read or Write and Kinesthetic) models of learning styles. According to Virleen, (2010) there are two commonly used learning style models: Dunn & Dunn, and VARK. VARK learning style model is learning style chang...

Organizations employ several training methods. Each method has its unique characteristics which can be an advantage or disadvantage concerning the quality and effectiveness of the training, depending on the content of the training programme, the professional background, and the experience of the learners. Upon these factors, the trainer selects an appropriate method of training and executes his program. As shown by Raheja (2015), methods followed are commonly used by organizations for performing training and development sessions. Figure 1: Methods of training and development Source: yourtrainingedge, 2017 Bellow table 1.0 gives a clear idea of the examples-based training methods in practice today. Table 1.0: Training methods used by organizations. Training method Definition Example References Case study Provides the participants with an opportunity to develop skills by presenting a problem for them to solve, wit...