1. Managing Learning and Knowledge Capital Human Resource Development: Chapter 9 Implementing the structured learning strategies Copyright © 2010 Tilde University Press

2. Role of the HR developer Fully conversant with the programmed knowledge Capability to conduct the learning strategies Willing to help the learners meet various challenges Deal with learners honestly Never place personal idiosyncratic needs above the needs of the learners Able to make the fine adjustments 2

3. Manage & Coordinate the program All learners have been notified Arrange the training room Name tags, copies of program etc are available All equipment ready and safe Check al safety aspects of the training room Check guest speakers still available Readiness of other HR developers 3

4. Skills needed Micro-skills –Enthusiasm –Questioning skills –Responding skills –Use of visual aids –Can construct learning objectives Terminal behaviour Standards Conditions 4

5. Structured learning strategies Skill session –Show –Show & Tell –Check of understanding –Practice (50%) Theory session –Series of segments (part learning) –Each segment Explanation Activity (50%) Summary Lecture – less Activity step 5

6. Activity Identify the principles of learning used in the 1.Theory session 2.Skills session 3.Lecture So how effective is the lecture by comparison? 6

7. Semi -structured learning strategies Discussion –Questions to elicit information (based on learning objectives) –Record responses on a vidual aid –Use responding & probing skills –Use summaries at strategic points –Four conditions Topic is stimulating to the learners Group leader has the skills Members have reasoning & communication skills Members have a appropriate moral culture Check the HLO for most appropriate use 7

8. Semi -structured learning strategies (cont) Case study –Narrative – sufficient information to achieve learning objectives –Questions – based directly on the learning objectives Conducting –Individuals read narrative –Small groups to discuss –Into large group and conduct a discussion –Ensure learning objectives are achieved –Double loop learning has occurred –Learners can transfer learning back to work place See HLO for appropriate use 8

9. Semi -structured learning strategies (cont) Role play –Similar to case study – roles rather than a narrative Also need observer guides –Role plays deliberately use emotions as part of learning –Conducting Select learners/roles carefully Fully role players and observers Conduct role play Thoroughly debrief role players Conduct a discussion Ensure have achieved learning objectives –See HLO for appropriate use 9

10. Semi -structured learning strategies (cont) Experiential learning –Special because Whole learner is involved Learning generated by first had experiences of the learner –Covers a number of approaches Learning instruments Simulations Projects Sensitivity groups –See HLO for appropriate use 10