TAEDEL402A Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Software Design Description, Concept Map, Group Dynamics
8 May 2018
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WEEK 6: PROGRAM DESIGN
Why is a program design important?
• Program design refers to the organization and coordination of training
• Program design is the heart of effective training because it directly influences knowledge and skill acquisition
• Programs must be carefully designed to ensure maximum learning
Phases of Program Design:
• Phase 1: Pre-Training - Involves preparing and motivating trainees to attend training
• Phase 2: The Learning Event - Involves preparing instruction and the physical environment
• Phase 3: Post-Training - Designing strategies to facilitate transfer
Training site: location in which the training program is held – must be comfortable, accessible, private, free from
disruptions, spacious
Training room: must consider noise, colours, room structure, lighting, chairs, glare, acoustics, technology
Fan Seating: trainees can switch easily from listening to practical work
Classroom Seating: appropriate when lecture and audio visual presentations are
the primary method of teaching
Conference Seating: appropriate for total group discussions (not small
groups)
Horseshoe Seating: appropriate for presentations and total group discussions
Choosing Trainers: must be skilled in subject being taught as well as program facilitation
Preparation of Materials: know content well, use mental and physical rehearsal, observe master trainers, design
training from an audience perspective
Generational Differences:
• Traditionalists: prefer a standard training room, orderly environment, and do not like being put on the spot
• Baby Boomers: prefer classroom learning, interactive activities and materials that provide an overview and
means to access more detailed information
• Generation X: prefer a self-directed learning environment including technology-delivered methods
• Millennials: like to learn by working alone and helping others to learn; they prefer blended learning
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Document Summary
Phases of program design: phase 1: pre-training - involves preparing and motivating trainees to attend training, phase 2: the learning event - involves preparing instruction and the physical environment, phase 3: post-training - designing strategies to facilitate transfer. Training site: location in which the training program is held must be comfortable, accessible, private, free from disruptions, spacious. Training room: must consider noise, colours, room structure, lighting, chairs, glare, acoustics, technology. Fan seating: trainees can switch easily from listening to practical work. Classroom seating: appropriate when lecture and audio visual presentations are the primary method of teaching. Conference seating: appropriate for total group discussions (not small groups) Horseshoe seating: appropriate for presentations and total group discussions. Choosing trainers: must be skilled in subject being taught as well as program facilitation. Preparation of materials: know content well, use mental and physical rehearsal, observe master trainers, design training from an audience perspective.
