Sunday, September 20, 2009

Training vs. Learning

I found something interesting the other day. We offer a fun and intersting workshop on teaching trainers how to develop and deliver training using a non-ADDIE model labled IMPROV.

One of the key learning points we cover in this workshop is to help the attendee focus the success of the training on what the business results are--not a level one evaluation. At the end of the workshop, we break the class into two groups and they are asked to present an argument for either ADDIE or IMPROV model regardless of their personal beliefs. One group recently stated that the ADDIE model focused more on training than learning. The IMPROV group also stated that they felt this approach to creating training programs really focused more on learning ---- so which one is better training or learning?? Is there a division of one vs. the other? I'd be intersted in hearing your opinions.

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