Exam 6: Off The Job Training Methods

Both psychological and physical fidelity deal with creating training environments that are only partially similar to real situations.At a basic level,it deals with having trainees experiment in scenarios that are NOT likely to occur in real life.This allows trainees to generalize behaviours.

Instructor-led classroom training continues to be the most popular method of providing training in both Canada and the United States.

One of the limitations of role play is that trainees are not shown exactly what to do and how to behave prior to participating in the role.

Which training method often creates frustration for trainees given the lack of information presented,particularly when the trainees lack experience

If not designed properly,the discussion instructional method may undermine the learning experience.Which of the following would you NOT consider to be a potential drawback of the discussion method

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

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 textbook seems to support the idea that transfer of behaviour to the worksite is straightforward if behaviour modelling is used as the primary training method.

Which concept ensures trainees are trained with tools that resemble as closely as possible the tools used on the actual job

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

The textbook suggests a five-step process when implementing behaviour modelling training.Which of the following steps is considered the most difficult to execute

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 discussion method is a training method strongly linked with the development of critical thinking skills and declarative knowledge acquisition.

Which training method should have operating models of both physical and psychological fidelity associated with it

According to the textbook,what is the typical reaction to fictitious cases used in a training event

An example of physical fidelity is providing mechanics with the same tools in training as the tools they will be using on the job.

You are a training specialist responsible for training bartenders for a nightclub chain.You have decided to incorporate the notion of fidelity into your training plan.In a training context,describe and contrast physical and psychological fidelity.How would you incorporate these elements of fidelity into your training program

Compare and contrast the case study and the case incident methods.

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

Case incident and case study methods share many similarities including length of material provided,scope of issues covered,and preparation requirements.