Transfer of Training
McGraw-Hill/Irwin
Objectives
After reading this chapter, you should be
able to
Diagnose and solve a transfer of training
problem.
Create a work environment that will
facilitate transfer of training.
Explain to a manager how to ensure
that transfer of training occurs.
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Objectives
Discuss the implications of identical
elements, stimulus generalization, and cognitive
theories for transfer of
training.
Develop a self-management module
for a training program.
Discuss the technologies that can be
used to support transfer of training.
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Objectives
Discuss the key features of the learning
organization.
Provide recommendations for how to
manage knowledge.
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Introduction
Transfer of training - trainees
effectively and continually applying what
they learned in training to their jobs.
Generalization - a trainees ability to
apply learned capabilities to on-the-job
work problems and situations that are
similar but not identical to those
problems and situations encountered in
the learning environment.
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Introduction (cont.)
Maintenance - process of continuing to
use newly acquired capabilities over time.
Training design - the characteristics of
the learning environment.
Trainee characteristics - include ability
and motivation that affect learning.
Work environment - includes factors on
the job that influence transfer of training.
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