Needs Assessment
What is a performance gap?
The difference between the current level of performance and the desired level of performance in an organisation
What is a Learning Objective?
A brief statement describing what the learner will be able to do after the training, and often contains a condition and standard
What is contextualisation?
Using real-world scenarios or case studies to help learners bridge the gap between classroom knowledge and on-the-job application
What is relevance?
Adult learners prefer content that is directly applicable to their immediate work or life, reflecting their need for this
What is Instructor-Led Training (ILT)?
Training delivered in a traditional classroom setting with a live instructor.
What is a Learner Analysis?
This level of needs analysis identifies who in the organisation requires training and their current level of skill or knowledge
What is chunking?
The training principle that states that tasks should be broken into smaller, digestible chunks to prevent cognitive overload
What is self-paced learning?
A method of training delivery that allows the learner to proceed through the material at their own pace
What is self-direction?
This is the primary characteristic of adult learners, meaning they are responsible for their own learning decisions and pace
What is On-the-Job Training (OJT)?
A type of training where a new employee learns the job directly while performing it
What is the 3 types of Work Analysis?
The three main types of training needs analysis, often broken down into
Organisational
Person
Type
What is practice?
This instructional principle involves allowing trainees to perform a behaviour or skill multiple times to solidify learning
What is gamification?
A design approach often used in online training that involves incorporating game elements like points, badges, and leader boards to increase engagement.
What is intrinsic motivation?
A type of motivation driven by internal rewards, such as a feeling of accomplishment or genuine interest in the subject matter
What is Blended Learning?
Training that combines both live instruction and self-paced online components
What are Business Objectives?
The business goals or metrics that the training program is ultimately designed to impact
What is fidelity?
The concept that training content should be structured to increasingly resemble the actual work environment or context
What is a transfer of training strategy (or post-training support)?
A supportive measure provided after training, such as coaching, mentoring, or job aids, to ensure learned skills are actually used on the job
What is VARK?
This learning preference, often an acronym, includes seeing, hearing, reading/writing, and doing
What is a Training Laboratory?
A simulation environment or separate area used for training that mimics the real work setting without the pressure of actual job outcomes.
What is a non-training solution?
An outcome of needs assessment that indicates a problem is not solvable through training, such as a lack of proper tools or resources
What is a Lesson Plan?
A plan that outlines the sequence of training activities, methods, materials, and time allocation for a course
What is a pilot test?
The crucial step of testing the training materials and activities with a small group of target audience members before full work placement
What is prior experience?
A term for the knowledge and skills an employee already possesses, which serves as a valuable resource in the learning environment
What is a Role-Play?
A method where trainees participate in a scenario and then review their performance and decisions afterward to analyse their actions.