Blanchard & Thacker: Chapter 8

Front 1

Dry Run

Back 1

A step prior to piloting the training, where developers of the training determine the value and clarity of the various pieces of the training program in a controlled setting.

Front 2

Dysfluencies

Back 2

Filler sounds used when talking, such as um, uh, etc.

Front 3

Icebreaker

Back 3

A game or exercise that prompts trainees to get involved in meeting/talking to/getting to know others in the training.

Front 4

Instructional Strategy

Back 4

The order, timing, and combination of methods and elements used in the training program.

Front 5

Learning Point

Back 5

An important piece of information that a trainee must acquire to accomplish the learning objective.

Front 6

Nonverbal Cues

Back 6

Body language and facial expressions used when interacting with others.

Front 7

Pilot Program

Back 7

The implementation of a training program in a controlled setting, provided to specially selected trainees, to get feedback for any possible program modifications.

Front 8

Program Development Plan

Back 8

A detailed plan that outlines the methods, material, equipment, facilities, and trainers for a training program.

Front 9

Training Plan

Back 9

This is a term used interchangeably with instructional strategy. A training plan describes the order, timing, and combination of methods and elements used in the training program.

Front 10

Transfer of training

Back 10

The degree to which the KSAs the trainee acquires in training are used when the trainee returns to the workplace.