Compliance Training And Self-Based Learning Analysis

Higgs (as cited in Trede & McEwen, 2015) defines workplace learning as a “practiced based learning and teaching strategy that occurs in authentic workplaces with formal or informal supervision of students by educators” (p. 2). Compliance training that is focussed on fulfilling accountability requirements can be less meaningful and engaging to the learners given that Adult learners have the tendency to be internally motivated and self-directed (Knowles, 1990).. Employees can perceive the situation as being controlling and not valuing because they do not see opportunities to contribute to the design, delivery, and evaluation of the curriculum. Such learning can result in tensions of learner versus organization, and also a lack of motivation. An effort to include learners in instruction planning allows them the opportunity to make choices and direct their learning. Therefore, the process can be beneficial towards the success of the training goals as learners contribute in the …show more content…
Differentiated curriculums possess characteristics which promote invitational learning because learners are given a choice of the content they might wish to learn. By so doing, learners are able to take courses that are tailored to their needs for specific job roles and functions. In addition, trainers can vary the learning process based on the available resources as well as use teaching strategies that they know to provide optimal learning. According to Tomlinson (1995), differentiation means “consistently using a variety of instructional approaches to modify content, process, and/or products in response to learning readiness and interest of academically diverse students” (p. 80). Providing choices for learners based on their needs, abilities, and capabilities makes them feel valued and invited to learn, therefore learners strive to achieve their