There are two methods in which training can be administered, which is informational and experiential. It is important to note that there is no one way that is superior than the other, but it is essential for HRD and management to evaluate the best suited method for their organization based on the needs of their staff and the goals of the company. Thus, why some organizations have taken initiative to implement both methods simultaneously.
Most often informational training will be in the form of classroom setting in which an instructor will disperse materials to the trainees on how to perform the duties of their job. This is very reminiscent of school and many times loses the attention of adults as they may not be engaged in this learning environment. Another example of informational training is when organizations make the material available for an online forum. For example, within the Department of Veterans Affairs, employees will access an application via the company intranet called Talent Management Services (TMS), that enables staff to stay current on annual trainings and further career development. …show more content…
In particular this method of training may be more accepted by adult learners as they often learn better by doing instead of being instructed. To illustrate on the job training, consider where an experienced employee shows a new hire how to perform the expected work duties. While this use of training is common within organizations today, this can be problematic because the transfer of information can be inconsistent or misinterpreted by the trainee. One other use of experiential training is online training again, because “a survey found that web-based instruction was more effective than classroom instruction for teaching declarative knowledge and procedural knowledge” (Bernardin & Russell, 2013 p.
Most often informational training will be in the form of classroom setting in which an instructor will disperse materials to the trainees on how to perform the duties of their job. This is very reminiscent of school and many times loses the attention of adults as they may not be engaged in this learning environment. Another example of informational training is when organizations make the material available for an online forum. For example, within the Department of Veterans Affairs, employees will access an application via the company intranet called Talent Management Services (TMS), that enables staff to stay current on annual trainings and further career development. …show more content…
In particular this method of training may be more accepted by adult learners as they often learn better by doing instead of being instructed. To illustrate on the job training, consider where an experienced employee shows a new hire how to perform the expected work duties. While this use of training is common within organizations today, this can be problematic because the transfer of information can be inconsistent or misinterpreted by the trainee. One other use of experiential training is online training again, because “a survey found that web-based instruction was more effective than classroom instruction for teaching declarative knowledge and procedural knowledge” (Bernardin & Russell, 2013 p.