Professional Development Flashcards
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Which e-learning design principle states that learners understand better when words and pictures are presented together rather than words alone?
Answer: Multimedia principle
Mayer's multimedia principle states that combining verbal and visual representations leads to deeper learning than text alone.
An HR professional wants to ensure training addresses the right gaps. Which step should come first?
Answer: Conducting a needs assessment
A needs assessment identifies performance gaps and their causes before designing or procuring any training solution.
What does 'transfer of training' mean in the context of professional development?
Answer: The degree to which skills learned in training are applied and maintained on the job
Transfer of training refers to the effective application and generalization of learned skills to the actual work environment.
Which factor is most critical for ensuring high levels of training transfer after a program ends?
Answer: Manager support and opportunity to practice on the job
Research consistently shows that manager support and providing opportunities to apply new skills are the strongest predictors of transfer.
A company creates microlearning modules of 3–5 minutes each. This approach primarily addresses which challenge?
Answer: Short learner attention spans and limited time available in the workday
Microlearning delivers focused content bursts that fit into busy schedules and align with how modern learners consume information.
Which term describes a competency gap identified when an organization's current workforce skills do not meet strategic future requirements?
Answer: Skills gap
A skills gap is the difference between the competencies employees currently possess and those required to achieve future business objectives.
Under the ADDIE instructional design model, what happens during the 'Evaluate' phase?
Answer: Training effectiveness is assessed against the original performance goals
The Evaluate phase measures whether the training achieved its intended outcomes and informs continuous improvement of the program.