Exam 5: Off The Job Training Methods

One of the weaknesses associated with role plays is the notion that role plays must always include just three actors: a manager or supervisor, an employee, and an observer. Variations to this approach are not encouraged.

The Queen's University Faculty of Heath Sciences vignette makes a strong case for why they do not use off-the-job training methods, focusing learning at the beside with real patients.

A trainer wants to inject an element of experiential learning into his lectures. At the same time, he does not want to spend a lot of time preparing a detailed case requiring significant preparation time by the trainees prior to the lecture. What instructional method should this trainer consider to supplement his lectures?

Mathew is a corporate trainer for a local paint company. He is trying to decide how to best choose a specific instructional method that would allow the experiences of trainees to be used during training. Which of the following would likely be a good choice for Mathew to use?

One advantage of audio-visual methods used in a training program is the ability of the trainer to control the pace of the training.

What might a trainer do to overcome some of the shortcomings of the discussion method?

One of your colleagues approaches you for a few tips on how to best put together a training session using the case study method. Which of the following is NOT a tip you should provide?

If you are designing a training program and you want to encourage open discussion and analysis of problems and events, what instructional method would be the best choice?

Simulations are operating models of physical or social events designed to represent real situations.

Duane, a corporate trainer, is putting together a training program that will help new managers learn how to make decisions based on realistic management scenarios. He wants to make sure trainees experience different scenarios with different challenges and goals. Which of the following would be an ideal instructional method given Duane's learning goals?

a) List at least five benefits of using the discussion method.?b) Identify potential challenges trainers may experience when using the discussion method.

Some evidence suggests a "mixed modelling strategy" in program design is in fact more effective for behavioural generalization versus simply showing the trainee the correct behaviour.

The lecture method offers tremendous advantages over other training methods particularly if the learning outcomes are geared toward changing behaviour or acquisition of skills.

An aptitude-treatment interaction refers to situations in which trainees do not have the aptitude required to learn the training material.

Identify and briefly explain the four general principles of learning that the behaviour modelling training is based upon.

Outline and briefly describe the advantages and disadvantages of using games as a training method.

What types of instructional methods does Queen's University use to train health professionals?

What instructional method would you suggest would be most appropriate for teaching interpersonal and supervisory skills to a group of managers?

Which of the following training methods incorporates more adult learning principles than are used in other training methods?

The case study method of training works best in structured and formalized classroom settings.