Learning and Development Flashcards

What is the ADDIE model used for in learning and development?

Answer: A five-phase instructional design framework: Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation

ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation) is the foundational instructional design model guiding the systematic creation and delivery of training programs.

What does Kirkpatrick's Four Levels model evaluate?

Answer: Training effectiveness across reaction, learning, behavior, and results

Kirkpatrick's model assesses training impact at four levels: Level 1 (Reaction), Level 2 (Learning), Level 3 (Behavior change), and Level 4 (Business results).

What is 'on-the-job training (OJT)' primarily characterized by?

Answer: Learning that occurs while performing actual work duties, often guided by a mentor or supervisor

OJT involves learning through hands-on performance of real job tasks under the guidance of an experienced colleague, supervisor, or mentor in the actual work environment.

Which learning theory emphasizes that behavior is shaped by consequences such as rewards and punishments?

Answer: Behaviorism (operant conditioning)

Behaviorism, rooted in B.F. Skinner's operant conditioning, holds that learning is a change in observable behavior driven by reinforcement (rewards) and punishment.

What is a 'training needs assessment (TNA)'?

Answer: A process to identify gaps between current and desired employee knowledge, skills, or abilities

A TNA systematically identifies performance gaps and their root causes to determine whether training is the appropriate solution and, if so, what content is needed.

What is 'microlearning' in the context of L&D?

Answer: Delivering content in short, focused bursts typically lasting 3–10 minutes

Microlearning breaks training content into brief, targeted modules designed for quick consumption and immediate application, often delivered via mobile or digital platforms.