Training and Development

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...