Oregon State University

OSU Wordpress

Skip navigation
Recently Created Blogs
NameCategoryLast Modified
Capstone#2 Student Nov 13, 2023 3:05pm
beltranblogs Student Nov 12, 2023 5:45pm
Veterinary Education and Training Staff Nov 11, 2023 2:29pm
training Student Nov 10, 2023 9:00pm
Training Student Nov 10, 2023 8:10pm
Training Student Nov 10, 2023 8:10pm
Training Influences Student Nov 10, 2023 6:58pm
trainingreflections Student Nov 10, 2023 7:48pm
Week 6 – Blog: Individual Assignment Student Nov 10, 2023 5:49pm
Caitlin Alger Student Nov 10, 2023 1:17pm
Training Student Nov 10, 2023 2:14pm
MGMT 453 Student Nov 9, 2023 10:54pm
MGMT 453 Student Nov 9, 2023 10:53pm
Effective and Ineffective Training Student Nov 9, 2023 8:07pm
MGMT Training Student Nov 9, 2023 11:29am
Training and education play a pivotal role in our personal and professional growth. We've all experienced both effective and ineffective learning experiences. In this blog post, I'll reflect on a training that I found especially beneficial and one that left much to be desired, drawing on this week's material to explain what made the difference.<br>The beneficial training that comes to mind was a project management workshop I attended a few years ago. The factors that made it effective were clear learning objectives, engaging content, and interactive sessions. The workshop had well-defined goals, and the instructors provided a detailed agenda upfront, ensuring everyone knew what to expect. This aligns with the principles of effective training, as discussed this week, emphasizing the importance of clear objectives and goals.<br>The trainers also made use of various teaching methods, such as real-world case studies and group activities, encouraging active participation. This not only made the learning experience more enjoyable but also allowed for practical application, reinforcing the concepts discussed in the training. These interactive elements were in line with adult learning theories, as touched upon this week, which stress the importance of engagement and relevance.<br>Conversely, an ineffective training I experienced was a mandatory workplace compliance course. The content was dry, presented in a monotonous manner, and lacked real-world context. This training failed to engage learners and didn't consider the principles of adult learning. It lacked relevance and interactivity, leaving participants feeling like they were just going through the motions.<br>In conclusion, effective training is characterized by clear objectives, engaging content, and interactive elements that promote active learning and relevance. In contrast, ineffective training often lacks these components, resulting in a passive and unengaging learning experience. Understanding these key factors can help design more successful training experiences in the future. Student Nov 8, 2023 7:05pm
Disease Ecology and Diversity Lab Faculty Nov 20, 2023 5:04pm
capstone blog 2 Student Jan 18, 2024 5:29pm
Week 6 Blog Student Nov 6, 2023 7:15pm
Implicit Bias Student Nov 5, 2023 11:27pm