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Title: There is more to training than lecture

Abstract

This presentation describes information that is useful in correlating on-the-job training with developing and delivering classroom training, which enhances the learning process. Greater emphasis is being placed on classroom training versus self-study in all facets of industry. The outcome is that classroom instruction is all-too-often delivered through direct lecture. This is probably the least effective method of providing quality training. Enhancements to the classroom learning environment are necessary--such as well-planned viewgraphs, flip charts, posters, mockups, videos, demonstration activities, an on-the-job training. Without this emphasis, all too often, classroom instruction is no more effective than self-study. Most classroom training lacks demonstration activities and/or on-the-job training interfaces. Remember what Confucius said: When I hear I forget, when I see I remember, when I do I understand.'' Therefore, it makes sense to involve students through demonstration activities and/or on-the-job training as an integral part of lesson design. We need to make a conscious effort to ensure trainees understand the instructions that are necessary to perform job functions. This requires, in many cases, a diversion from past practices. We must become innovative and involve the trainees in practical activities to avoid the dismal effects of the straight lecture format. 1 ref., 2 figs.

Authors:
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Publication Date:
Research Org.:
Westinghouse Hanford Co., Richland, WA (United States)
Sponsoring Org.:
USDOE; USDOE, Washington, DC (USA)
OSTI Identifier:
5880769
Report Number(s):
WHC-SA-0923; CONF-9104135-4
ON: DE91011057; TRN: 91-014679
DOE Contract Number:  
AC06-87RL10930
Resource Type:
Conference
Resource Relation:
Conference: 9. symposium on the training of nuclear facility personnel, Denver, CO (USA), 14-18 Apr 1991
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
11 NUCLEAR FUEL CYCLE AND FUEL MATERIALS; 99 GENERAL AND MISCELLANEOUS//MATHEMATICS, COMPUTING, AND INFORMATION SCIENCE; PERSONNEL; EDUCATION; TRAINING; HANFORD RESERVATION; HAZARDOUS MATERIALS; LEARNING; MATERIALS; NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS; US DOE; US ERDA; US ORGANIZATIONS; 054000* - Nuclear Fuels- Health & Safety; 990100 - Management

Citation Formats

Mayfield, N E, and Bahrt, W A. There is more to training than lecture. United States: N. p., 1991. Web.
Mayfield, N E, & Bahrt, W A. There is more to training than lecture. United States.
Mayfield, N E, and Bahrt, W A. 1991. "There is more to training than lecture". United States. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/5880769.
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