Learning and Development Flashcards

What is 'blended learning' in corporate training?

Answer: Combining face-to-face instruction with online or self-paced learning components

Blended learning integrates in-person instruction with digital components (e-learning, virtual classrooms, videos) to leverage the strengths of both modalities.

What does Bloom's Taxonomy categorize?

Answer: Levels of cognitive learning from basic recall to complex synthesis and evaluation

Bloom's Taxonomy arranges cognitive learning objectives into six hierarchical levels: Remember, Understand, Apply, Analyze, Evaluate, and Create.

What is '360-degree feedback' primarily used for in development?

Answer: Gathering performance input from supervisors, peers, direct reports, and sometimes customers

360-degree feedback collects multi-source ratings on an individual's competencies, providing a well-rounded developmental picture that no single rater can offer.

What is an 'individual development plan (IDP)'?

Answer: A written document outlining an employee's development goals and the actions needed to achieve them

An IDP is a collaborative agreement between an employee and manager that identifies specific skills to develop, learning activities to pursue, and a timeline for growth.

What is the purpose of a 'competency model' in L&D?

Answer: To define the knowledge, skills, and behaviors required for effective performance in specific roles

A competency model identifies the observable behaviors and capabilities that distinguish high performers, serving as a foundation for hiring, development, and performance standards.

In adult learning theory, Malcolm Knowles' concept of 'andragogy' holds that adult learners are:

Answer: Self-directed, motivated by internal goals, and bring prior experience that shapes new learning

Andragogy describes how adults learn differently from children — they are self-directed, goal-oriented, and draw on life experience to make sense of new information.