EDU565
Preview: EDU565 : Training Strategies and Assessment
Course Guide
Prerequisites
Course Description
Examines the primary components
of
managing the training function within an organization.
Effective strategies to be explored include program development, budgeting, team roles, internal
consulting, training delivery methods, project management, course development for different media,
marketing, and learning management systems.
Instructional Materials
Required
Resources
Raymond
A.
Noe. 2020. Employee Training and Development. EDU565 McGraw-Hill Education 8th
edition textbook available at https://www.strayerbookstore.com.
Jonathan Halls. 2020. Confessions
of
a Corporate Trainer: An Insider Tells
All. http://libdatab.strayer.edu/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?
direct=true&db=nlebk&AN=2142140&site=eds-live&scope=site
Liston
W.
Bailey. 2018. Educational Technology and the New World
of
Persistent
Learning. http://libdatab.strayer.edu/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?
direct=true&db=nlebk&AN= 1992989&site=eds-live&scope=site
Antonios Panagiotakopoulos. 2019. Effective Workforce Development: A Concise Guide for HR and
Line Managers. http://libdatab.strayer.edu/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?
direct=true&db=nlebk&AN=2257999&site=eds-live&scope=site
Mehmet Durnali. 2020. Enriching Teaching and Learning Environments with Contemporary
Technologies. https://web-a-ebscohost-
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Khan Academy. No date. Khan Academy I Free Online Courses, Lesson &
Practice. https://www.khanacademy.org/
TED. No date. TED: Ideas worth spreading. https://www.ted.com/
David Hosmer. 2015. The Manager's Guide to Employee Development. https://web-b-ebscohost-
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Delores Lindsey. April 16, 2015. The Five States
of
Mind. https://sk-sagepub-
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Supplemental Resources
Smartsheet. No date. Free Project Management Plan
Templates. https://www.smartsheet.com/content/project-management-plan-templates
American Society for Training and Development. No date. About Us. https://www.td.org/about
ISPI. No date. International Society for Performance Improvement. https://ispi.org/
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Course Learning Outcomes
0 Assess an organization's training needs and effectiveness by gathering data
from invested stakeholders.
8 Analyze major theoretical approaches and approaches to training for their
effectiveness
in
a specific scenario.
• Generate a proposal for a training program, including the methods and
technologies to be used, cost benefit analysis, timeline for the program, and
the rationale behind these selections.
• Create a training module based on a proposal, including the outcomes/goals
for the module, the faculty training needed, tools to be used by students
in
the
module, assessment strategies, and sources to support these choices
Weekly Course Schedule
Week 1
-To
Do List
Learn: Read Chapter 1
in
Employee Training
and
Development.
Learn: Read Chapter 2 and Chapter 7
in
Confessions
of
a Corporate Trainer:
An
Insider Tells All.
Learn: Watch the provided videos.
Learn: Read about Using the Strayer Library.
Discuss: Complete the discussion, Introduce Yourself and Describe a New Position.
Week 2 -
To
Do List
Learn: Read Chapter 2
in
Employee Training
and
Development.
Learn: Watch the provided videos.
Discuss: Complete the discussion, Strategic Training Initiatives.
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Week 2 -
To
Do List
Prepare: Read the instructions and prepare for the assignment, Training Proposal, due next week.
Week 3
-To
Do List
Learn: Read Chapter 3
in
Employee Training
and
Development.
Learn: Read Chapter 3
in
Effective Workforce Development: A Concise Guide for HR
and
Line
Managers.
Learn: Watch the provided videos.
Discuss: Complete the discussion, Needs Assessment.
Assignment: Complete the assignment, Training Proposal.
Week 4 -
To
Do List
Learn: Read Chapter 4
in
Employee Training
and
Development.
Learn: Read Chapter 1
in
Effective Workforce Development: A Concise Guide for HR
and
Line
Managers.
Learn: Watch the provided videos.
Discuss: Complete the discussion, Learning Theories.
Assignment: Complete the assignment, Case Study: Safety Training Programs.
Prepare: Read the instructions to prepare for the assignment, Training Methodology and Theory
Presentation, due next week.
Week 5 -
To
Do List
Learn: Read Chapter 5
in
Employee Training
and
Development.
Learn: Watch the provided videos.
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Week 5 -
To
Do List
Discuss: Complete the discussion, 24 Courses in 24 Months.
Assignment: Complete the assignment, Training Methodology and Theory.
Week 6 -
To
Do List
Learn: Read Chapter 6
in
Employee Training
and
Development.
Learn: Read Chapter
3,
pages
25-27,
in
Effective Workforce Development: A Concise Guide for
HR
and
Line Managers.
Learn: Watch the provided videos.
Discuss: Complete the discussion, Adventure Learning Versus Action Learning.
Assignment: Complete the Case Study: Training Technicians at PG&E.
Prepare: Read the instructions and prepare for the assignment, Delivery Methods and
Technologies, due next week.
Week 7
-To
Do List
Learn: Read Chapter 7
in
Employee Training
and
Development.
Learn: Watch the provided videos.
Discuss: Complete the discussion, Select Training Programs and Packages.
Assignment: Complete the assignment, Delivery Methods and Technologies.
Week 8 -
To
Do List
Learn: Read Chapter 8
in
Employee Training
and
Development.
Learn: Read Chapter
2,
pages
24-32,
in
Enriching Teaching
and
Learning Environments with
Contemporary Technologies.
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Week 8 -
To
Do List
Learn: Watch the provided videos.
Discuss: Participate
in
the discussion, Technology-Based Training Methods.
Prepare: Read the instructions and prepare for the assignment, Training Module, due
in
Week 10.
Week 9 -
To
Do List
Learn: Read Chapter 9
in
Employee Training
and
Development.
Learn: Read pages
1-6
in
The Manager's Guide to Employee Development.
Learn: Watch the provided videos.
Discuss: Complete the discussion, Diversity and Inclusion Policies.
Assignment: Complete the Case Study: Developing Leaders at Vi.
Week 10
-To
Do List
Learn: Read Chapter 10
in
Employee Training
and
Development.
Learn: Watch the Sage video.
Discuss: Complete the discussion, Training
in
a Diverse World.
Assignment: Complete the assignment, Training Module.
Week
11
-To
Do List
Learn: Read Chapter
11
in
Employee Training
and
Development.
Learn: Read Those Sunsets
in
the Caribbean
in
the final chapter
of
Confessions
of
a Corporate
Trainer:
An
Insider Tells All.
Discuss: Complete the discussion, Future Training and Course Reflection.
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Grading Scale
Participation Total Points %
of
Grade
Discussion Participation 22%
Assignment Total Points %
of
Grade
Week 3 Assignment -Training Proposal 120 12%
Week 4 Assignment -Case Study: Safety Training
Program
80 8%
Week 5 Assignment -Training Methodology and
Theory Presentation
130 13%
Week 6 Assignment -Case Study: Training
Technicians at PG&E
80 8%
Week 7 Assignment -Delivery Methods and
Technologies
140 14%
Week 9 Assignment -Case Study: Developing
Leaders at
Vi
80 8%
Week 10 Assignment -Training Module 150 15%
Totals 1000 100%
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Final Course Grade
Points Percentage Grade
900 -1000
90%-100%
A
800-
899
80%-89%
B
700-
799
70%-79%
C
0-699
69% and below F
Unique Course Features
Grading Scale Notation
Please consult the University Catalog and your academic advisor to determine the final grade needed
in
this class to satisfy your specific degree conferral requirements.
Academic Integrity
Please be sure to review the entire Academic Integrity Policy
in
the Student Handbook before
submitting anything in this course.
In
order to enforce its Academic Integrity Policy, the University
reserves the right to review any work (draft or otherwise) or exam submitted by a student during his or
her entire academic career at Strayer.
Assignments
Week 3 Assignment -Training Proposal
Summary
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Text
Overview
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In
this course, you will develop a training proposal in stages, which are described in the assignments
in
Weeks
3,
5,
and
7.
This is an authentic project and one that can be a significant component
of
your professional portfolio.
o Each assignment is a building block that will become part
of
your final project.
o You will be required to use a technology tool
in
the development process.
o Your professor will review and provide feedback which means you will have an opportunity to
revise some
of
the assignments as the course progresses.
o Your goal is to move from a traditional training approach to a performance-based training
approach.
Your first assignment is a Training Proposal.
Scenario
Assume that you have been hired as a new manager to oversee a training department for an
organization, which could be your workplace, a company with which you are familiar,
or
a company
that you select from the Internet. The organization should be one for which you have (or can obtain)
enough information to complete the assignments for this course. (Any interviews conducted must
follow the Strayer guidelines highlighted below for conducting interviews.)
Complete the following to prepare for the assignment:
1.
Select an organization for which your training program will be designed and delivered.
2.
Use the Internet to obtain preliminary research about the organization.
3.
Identify individuals who are in the selected roles. (Do not use disclose any personally identifiable
information. Follow the Guidelines for conducting interviews.)
4.
Review the requirements for all the assignments
in
this course before preparing questions for the
individual you plan to contact.
5.
Prepare at least five key questions for the interviewees. (Do not ask specific questions about the
information that can be obtained from the organization's Website.)
Guidelines for Conducting Interviews
Before you engage
in
an interview assignment, be mindful
of
the following:
o The interview findings may only be shared
in
this class with your instructor. No publication
of
projects containing the results of,
or
information from the interviews conducted for this course,
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is allowed, including publication
in
social media, biogs,
or
the Internet generally.
o When presenting the results
of
the interviews to their instructor and/or classmates, students
may not disclose personally identifiable information about an interviewee
or
an
organization/business. You may identify by region and type
of
business; for example, small,
regional non-profit that works with families
in
transitional housing.
o Incorporate a numbering system to identify each participant when discussing them
in
your
assignment; for example, Interviewee 01, 02, or 03.
o All interviewees must be at least eighteen years old.
Instructions
Write a
2-4
page paper. For this paper, you will interview at least three employees
of
the organization you selected. At least one should be
in
management role.
In
your paper, describe
the organization, highlighting the following (this information will be gathered during an interview with
a member
of
management):
(a) type (government, business, nonprofit)
(b) type
or
types
of
product
or
service, and the training and development currently provided within
the organization
(c) number
of
employees and frequency
of
departmental training for the goods
or
services offered
(d) opportunities to improve training and development
in
the organization.
(e) Note: Consider the similarities
or
differences between the manager's thoughts and the ideas
conveyed by the staff members interviewed; this will be important
in
responding to the items below:
1.
Describe the job roles
of
at least three interviewees, providing a rationale for selecting these
positions from which to obtain information about training needs.
2.
Discuss the primary roles and goals
of
the training program, commenting on how the roles and
goals align with the organization's mission statement.
3.
Discuss the training needs identified by the interviewees; highlight how the training department
determines the needs.
4.
Discuss at least three ways the organization measures the effectiveness
of
the training.
5.
Recommend a preliminary course
of
action to improve the organization's training.
6.
Use at least two sources to support your writing. Choose sources that are credible, relevant, and
appropriate. Cite each source listed on your source page at least one time within your
assignment. For help with research, writing, and citation, access the library
or
review library
guides.
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This course requires the use
of
Strayer Writing Standards. For assistance and information, please
refer to the Strayer Writing Standards link in the left-hand menu
of
your course. Check with your
professor for any additional instructions.
The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:
o Assess an organization's training needs and effectiveness by gathering data from invested
stakeholders.
Scoring Guide
Describe the organization, highlighting the following: (a) type (government, business, nonprofit), (b)
type(s)
of
product or service, (c) number
of
employees, and (d) mission statement. 15 %
Unacceptable (Below
70%)
Did not submit
or
incompletely
described the
organization,
highlighting the
following: (a) type
(government,
business, nonprofit),
(b) type(s)
of
product
or
service, (c) number
of
employees, and (d)
mission statement.
Needs Improvement (70-
79%)
Partially described the
organization,
highlighting the
following: (a) type
(government,
business, nonprofit),
(b) type(s)
of
product
or
service, (c) number
of
employees, and (d)
mission statement.
Competent (80-89%)
Satisfactorily
described the
organization,
highlighting the
following: (a) type
(government,
business, nonprofit),
(b) type(s)
of
product
or
service, (c) number
of
employees, and (d)
mission statement.
Exemplary (90-100%)
Thoroughly described
the organization,
highlighting the
following: (a) type
(government,
business, nonprofit),
(b) type(s)
of
product
or
service, (c) number
of
employees, and (d)
mission statement.
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II
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Describe the
job
roles
of
at least three interviewees, providing a rationale for selecting these positions
from which to obtain information about training needs. 15 %
Unacceptable (Below
70%)
Did not submit or
incompletely
described the job
roles
of
at least three
interviewees; did not
submit or
incompletely provided
a rationale for
selecting these
positions from which
to obtain information
about training needs.
Needs Improvement (70-
79%)
Partially described the
job roles
of
at least
three interviewees;
partially provided a
rationale for selecting
these positions from
which to obtain
information about
training needs.
Competent (80-89%)
Satisfactorily
described the job
roles of at least three
interviewees;
satisfactorily provided
a rationale for
selecting these
positions from which
to obtain information
about training needs.
Exemplary (90-100%)
Thoroughly described
the job roles
of
at
least three
interviewees;
thoroughly provided a
rationale for selecting
these positions from
which to obtain
information about
training needs.
Describe at least three current types
of
training offered by the organization. 10 %
Unacceptable (Below
70%)
Did not submit or
incompletely
described at least
three current types
of
training offered by the
organization.
Needs Improvement (70-
79%)
Partially described at
least three current
types of training
offered by the
organization.
Competent (80-89%)
Satisfactorily
described at least
three current types of
training offered by the
organization.
ll
Exemplary (90-100%)
I Thoroughly described
at least three current
types of training
offered by the
organization.
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Discuss the primary roles and goals
of
the training program, commenting on how the roles and goals
align with organization's mission statement. 15 %
Unacceptable (Below
70%)
Did not submit
or
incompletely
discussed the primary
roles and goals
of
the
training program,
commenting on how
the roles and goals
align with
organization's mission
statement.
Needs Improvement (70-
79%)
Partially discussed
the primary roles and
goals
of
the training
program, commenting
on how the roles and
goals align with
organization's mission
statement.
Competent (80-89%)
Satisfactorily
discussed the primary
roles and goals
of
the
training program,
commenting on how
the roles and goals
align with
organization's mission
statement.
ll
Exemplary (90-100%)
1 Thoroughly discussed
the primary roles and
goals
of
the training
program, commenting
on how the roles and
goals align with
organization's mission
statement.
Discuss the training needs identified by the interviewees; highlight how the training department
determines the needs. 10 %
Unacceptable (Below
70%)
Did not submit
or
incompletely
discussed the training
needs identified by
the interviewees; did
not submit
or
incompletely
highlighted how the
training department
determines the needs.
Needs Improvement (70-
79%)
Partially discussed
the training needs
identified by the
interviewees; partially
highlighted how the
training department
determines the needs.
Competent (80-89%)
Satisfactorily
discussed the training
needs identified by
the interviewees;
satisfactorily
highlighted how the
training department
determines the needs.
Exemplary (90-100%)
1 Thoroughly discussed
the training needs
identified by the
interviewees;
thoroughly highlighted
how the training
department
determines the needs.
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Discuss at least three ways the organization measures the effectiveness
of
the training. 1 O %
Unacceptable (Below
70%)
Did not submit
or
incompletely
discussed at least
three ways the
organization
measures the
effectiveness
of
the
training.
Needs Improvement (70-
79%)
Partially discussed at
least three ways the
organization
measures the
effectiveness
of
the
training.
Competent (80-89%)
Satisfactorily
discussed at least
three ways the
organization
measures the
effectiveness
of
the
training.
ll
Exemplary (90-100%)
1 Thoroughly discussed
at least three ways
the organization
measures the
effectiveness
of
the
training.
Recommend a preliminary course
of
action to improve the organization's training. 10 %
Unacceptable (Below
70%)
Did not submit
or
incompletely
recommended a
preliminary course
of
action to improve the
organization's
training.
Needs Improvement (70-
79%)
Partially
recommended a
preliminary course
of
action to improve the
organization's
training.
ll
Competent (80-89%)
Satisfactorily
recommended a
preliminary course
of
action to improve the
organization's
training.
Exemplary (90-100%)
Thoroughly
recommended a
preliminary course
of
action to improve the
organization's
training.
Use at least two sources to support your writing. 5 %
Unacceptable (Below
70%)
No references
provided.
Needs Improvement (70-
79%)
Does not meet the
required number
of
references; some
or
all references are
poor-quality choices.
Competent (80-89%)
Meets the required
number
of
references;
all references are
high-quality choices.
Exemplary (90-100%)
1 Exceeds the required
number
of
references;
all references are
high-quality choices.
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Clarity, writing mechanics, and formatting requirements. 1 O %
Unacceptable (Below
70%)
More than six errors
present.
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Needs Improvement (70-
79%)
5-6
errors present.
Competent (80-89%)
3-4
errors present.
Exemplary (90-100%)
0-2
errors present.
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Week 4 Assignment -Case Study: Safety Training Program
Summary
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Text
Prepare
o Read the Case Study: Safety First
in
your Employee Training
and
Development text on page
199.
o Discern the stakeholders and outline the needs
of
BNSF's safety training program.
o Reflect on how technology could be used
in
thoughtful ways to enhance the learning outcomes
of
this training program. Make sure to consider the needs
of
the various stakeholders.
Instructions
Write a one-page paper, where you allocate one short paragraph per question given below. (Refer to
the Strayer Writing Standards link
in
the left-hand menu for writing standards.)
Or
Prepare a five-slide presentation. Allocate one slide per question.
o Each slide should highlight the main points
o Use speaker notes to add any additional content needed to fully answer the questions.
Answer the following questions:
1.
Describe the different types
of
instructional characteristics that this program should have for
learning and transfer to occur and for a decrease
in
injuries and accidents to result.
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2.
Would these characteristics vary depending on who was attending the program (for
example, managers, train crew, employees who maintain track, structures,
or
signals)?
3.
If so, how would they vary?
4.
Explain how a Community
of
Practice (COP) could be beneficial for this program.
5.
What are the main takeaways from this case study, and how can you apply them to your
assignment?
Note: Do not forget to include appropriate suggestions for the inclusion
of
technology
in
the training
program.
Week 5 Assignment -Training Methodology and Theory Presentation
Summary
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Text
Scenario
Assume that you have been hired as a new manager to oversee training at the company you
selected for the assignment in Week
3.
You
have been asked to prepare a presentation on Training
Methodology and Theory. Use your first assignment and the feedback from your instructor to guide
the creation
of
this assignment.
Instructions
Prepare a
10-12
slide presentation that includes the following:
1.
Discuss three major theoretical approaches to workplace training.
2.
Analyze three major trends for workplace training.
3.
Analyze at least three reasons for the trend away from traditional training toward performance
improvement and performance support.
4.
Propose the optimal approach for your project based on your literature findings.
5.
Describe at least five key characteristics
of
the target learners.
6.
State at least five learning
or
performance objectives
of
the training, highlighting the learning
theory applied.
7.
Provide at least three benefits
of
the proposed training and methodology.
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8.
Use at least three peer-reviewed sources to support your writing. Choose sources that are
credible, relevant, and appropriate. Cite each source listed on your source page at least one
time within your assignment. For help with research, writing, and citation, access the library
or
reviewlibrary guides.
Create a presentation
in
PowerPoint
or
Prezi presentation that meets the following guidelines:
o The presentation should be a minimum
of
10 slides and speaker notes pages (not including
the title slide and references).
o Include graphics as needed to improve, enhance, or clarify the content.
This course requires the use
of
Strayer Writing Standards. For assistance and information, please
refer to the Strayer Writing Standards link in the left-hand menu
of
your course. Check with your
professor for any additional instructions.
The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:
o Analyze major theoretical approaches and approaches to training for their effectiveness
in
a
specific scenario.
Scoring Guide
Discuss three major theoretical approaches to workplace training. 13 %
Unacceptable (Below
70%)
Did not submit
or
incompletely
discussed three major
theoretical
approaches to
workplace training.
Needs Improvement (70-
79%)
Partially discussed
three major
theoretical
approaches to
workplace training.
Competent (80-89%)
Satisfactorily
discussed three major
theoretical
approaches to
workplace training.
Exemplary (90-100%)
1 Thoroughly discussed
three major
theoretical
approaches to
workplace training.
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Analyze three major trends for workplace training. 13 %
Unacceptable (Below
70%)
Did not submit or
incompletely analyzed
three major trends for
workplace training.
Partially analyzed
three major trends for
workplace training.
Needs Improvement (70-
79%)
Competent (80-89%)
Satisfactorily
analyzed three major
trends for workplace
training.
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Exemplary (90-100%)
Thoroughly analyzed
three major trends for
workplace training.
Analyze at least three reasons for the trend away from traditional training toward performance
improvement and performance support. 13 %
Unacceptable (Below
70%)
Did not submit or
incompletely analyzed
at least three reasons
for the trend away
from traditional
training toward
performance
improvement and
performance support.
Needs Improvement (70-
79%)
Partially analyzed at
least three reasons
for the trend away
from traditional
training toward
performance
improvement and
performance support.
ll
Competent (80-89%)
Satisfactorily
analyzed at least
three reasons for the
trend away from
traditional training
toward performance
improvement and
performance support.
Exemplary (90-100%)
1 Thoroughly analyzed
at least three reasons
for the trend away
from traditional
training toward
performance
improvement and
performance support.
1
Propose the optimal approach for your project based on your literature findings. 13 %
Unacceptable (Below
70%)
Did not submit or
incompletely
proposed the optimal
approach for your
project based
on
your
literature findings.
Needs Improvement (70-
79%)
Partially proposed the
optimal approach for
your project based on
your literature
findings.
Competent (80-89%)
Satisfactorily
proposed the optimal
approach for your
project based
on
your
literature findings.
11
Exemplary (90-100%)
Thoroughly proposed
the optimal approach
for your project based
on your literature
findings.
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of
Strayer University.
Describe at least five key characteristics
of
the target learners. 13 %
Unacceptable (Below
70%)
Did not submit or
incompletely
described at least five
key characteristics
of
the target learners.
Needs Improvement (70-
79%)
Partially described at
least five key
characteristics
of
the
target learners.
Competent (80-89%)
Satisfactorily I
described at least five
key characteristics
of
the target learners.
Exemplary (90-100%)
Thoroughly described
at least five key
characteristics
of
the
target learners.
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State at least five learning or performance objectives
of
the training, highlighting the learning theory
applied. 13 %
Unacceptable (Below
70%)
Did not submit or
incompletely stated at
least five learning or
performance
objectives
of
the
training, highlighting
the learning theory
applied.
Needs Improvement (70-
79%)
Partially stated at
least five learning or
performance
objectives
of
the
training, highlighting
the learning theory
applied.
Competent (80-89%)
Satisfactorily stated at
least five learning or
performance
objectives
of
the
training, highlighting
the learning theory
applied.
Exemplary (90-100%)
Thoroughly stated at
least five learning or
performance
objectives
of
the
training, highlighting
the learning theory
applied.
ll
Provide at least three benefits
of
the proposed training and methodology. 12 %
Unacceptable (Below
70%)
Did not submit or
incompletely provided
at least three benefits
of
the proposed
training and
methodology.
Needs Improvement (70-
79%)
Partially provided at
least three benefits
of
the proposed training
and methodology.
Competent (80-89%)
Satisfactorily provided
at least three benefits
of
the proposed
training and
methodology.
Exemplary (90-100%)
Thoroughly provided
at least three benefits
of
the proposed
training and
methodology.
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Provide at least three peer-reviewed references to support the paper's claims and proposed project
approach. 10 %
Unacceptable (Below
70%)
No references
provided.
Needs Improvement (70-
79%)
Does not meet the
required number
of
references; some
or
all references are I
poor-quality choices.
Competent (80-89%)
Meets the required
number
of
references;
all references are
high-quality choices.
Exemplary (90-100%)
1 Exceeds the required
number
of
references;
all references are
high-quality choices.
I
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Week 6 Assignment -Case Study: Training Technicians at PG&E
Summary
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Text
Prepare
o Read the Case Study: Training Technicians at Pacific Gas & Electric
in
your Employee
Training
and
Development text on page 293.
o Discern the needs
of
the company in terms
of
results assessment, and the data points that
should be collected
o List evaluation tools that will convincingly demonstrate the effectiveness/lack
of
effectiveness
of
the training program.
Instructions
Write a one-page paper, where you allocate one short paragraph per question given below. (Refer to
the Strayer Writing Standards link
in
the left-hand menu for writing standards.)
Or
Prepare a five-slide presentation. Allocate one slide per question.
o Each slide should highlight the main points
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o Use presenter notes to add any additional content needed to fully answer the questions given
below.
Answer the following questions:
1.
What outcomes should PG&E collect to determine the effectiveness
of
the new training program?
2.
What evaluation design should it use?
3.
Explain your choice
of
outcomes and design
4.
What are the main takeaways from this case study, and how can you apply them to your
assignment?
Note: Do not forget to include appropriate suggestions for the inclusion
of
technology
in
the training
program.
Week 7 Assignment -Delivery Methods and Technologies
Summary
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Text
Scenario
Using the company from your earlier assignments, create an outline for a training program that your
company might offer. Use your first assignment and the feedback from your instructor to guide the
creation
of
this assignment. Your training initiative must be for no less than three sessions that meet
on three separate days.
Instructions
Write a
4-6
page paper
in
which you:
1.
Describe at least two methods and two technologies to be used by the instructors
or
learners.
2.
Provide a rationale for each method and technology used.
3.
Analyze the cost-benefit
of
your proposal
in
at least four areas.
4.
Provide a project management timeline (in MS Project, Excel,
or
Word)
5.
Propose at least three ways and reasons for using a training (learning) management system
(LMS) with the project.
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6.
Provide at least five peer-reviewed references to support your writing. Choose sources that are
credible, relevant, and appropriate. Cite each source listed on your source page at least one
time within your assignment. For help with research, writing, and citation, access the library
or
review library guides.
This course requires the use
of
Strayer Writing Standards. For assistance and information, please
refer to the Strayer Writing Standards link in the left-hand menu
of
your course. Check with your
professor for any additional instructions.
The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:
o Generate a proposal for a training program, including the methods and technologies to be
used, cost benefit analysis, timeline for the program, and the rationale behind these selections.
Scoring Guide
Describe at least two methods and two technologies to be used by the instructors or learners. 15 %
Unacceptable (Below
70%)
Did not submit
or
incompletely
described at least two
methods and two
technologies to be
used by the
instructors
or
learners.
Needs Improvement (70-
79%)
Partially described at
least two methods
and two technologies
to be used by the
instructors
or
learners.
Competent (80-89%)
Satisfactorily 1
described at least two
methods and two
technologies to be
used by the
instructors
or
learners.
Exemplary (90-100%)
Thoroughly described
at least two methods
and two technologies
to be used by the
instructors
or
learners.
ll
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Provide a rationale for each method and technology used. 15 %
Unacceptable (Below
70%)
Did not submit
or
incompletely provided
a rationale for each
method and
technology used.
Needs Improvement (70-
79%)
Partially provided a
rationale for each
method and
technology used.
Competent (80-89%)
Satisfactorily provided
a rationale for each
method and
technology used.
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Exemplary (90-100%)
Thoroughly provided
a rationale for each
method and
technology used.
Analyze the cost benefit
of
your proposal
in
at least four areas. 15 %
Unacceptable (Below
70%)
Did not submit
or
incompletely analyzed
the cost benefit
of
your proposal
in
at
least four areas.
Needs Improvement (70-
79%)
Partially analyzed the
cost benefit
of
your
proposal
in
at least
four areas.
Competent (80-89%)
Satisfactorily
analyzed the cost
benefit
of
your
proposal
in
at least
four areas.
Jl
Exemplary (90-100%)
Thoroughly analyzed
the cost benefit
of
your proposal
in
at
least four areas.
Provide a project management timeline (in MS Project, Excel, or Word) 15 %
Unacceptable (Below
70%)
Did not submit
or
incompletely provided
a project
management timeline
(in MS Project, Excel,
or
Word)
Needs Improvement (70-
79%)
Partially provided a
project management
timeline (in MS
Project, Excel,
or
Word)
Competent (80-89%)
Satisfactorily provided
a project
management timeline
(in MS Project, Excel,
or
Word)
11 11
Exemplary (90-100%)
Thoroughly provided
a project
management timeline
(in MS Project, Excel,
or
Word)
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Strayer University.
Propose at least three ways and reasons for using a training (learning) management system with the
project. 15 %
Unacceptable (Below
70%)
Did not submit
or
incompletely
proposed at least
three ways and
reasons for using a
training (learning)
management system
with the project.
Needs Improvement (70-
79%)
Partially proposed at
least three ways and
reasons for using a
training (learning)
management system
with the project.
Competent (80-89%)
Satisfactorily
proposed at least
three ways and
reasons for using a
training (learning)
management system
with the project.
l l
Exemplary (90-100%)
1 Thoroughly proposed
at least three ways
and reasons for using
a training (learning)
management system
with the project.
Provide at least five peer-reviewed references. 15 %
Unacceptable (Below
70%)
No references
provided.
Needs Improvement (70-
79%)
Does not meet the
required number
of
references; some
or
all references are
poor-quality choices.
Competent (80-89%)
Meets number
of
required references;
all references high
quality choices.
Exemplary (90-100%)
1 Exceeds the required
number
of
references;
all references are
high-quality choices.
Clarity, writing mechanics, and formatting requirements. 10 %
Unacceptable (Below
70%)
More than six errors
present.
Needs Improvement (70-
79%)
5-6
errors present.
Competent (80-89%)
3-4
errors present.
ll
Exemplary (90-100%)
0-2
errors present.
Week 9 Assignment -Case Study: Developing Leaders at
Vi
Summary
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Prepare
o Read the Case Study: Developing Leaders at
Vi
on page 445
of
your Employee Training
and
Development text.
o Think creatively about various types
of
leadership development programs that would be
appropriate for Vi.
o List evaluation tools that will convincingly demonstrate the effectiveness/lack
of
effectiveness
of
the training programs.
Instructions
Write a one-page paper, where you allocate one short paragraph per question. (Refer to the Strayer
Writing Standards link
in
the left-hand menu for writing standards.)
Or
A five-slide presentation,
in
which you allocate one slide per question
o Each slide should highlight the main points
o Each slide should have presenter notes
in
which the questions are answered
in
detail.
Answer the following questions:
1.
What other development activities might
Vi
want to consider to develop its leaders?
2.
Identify an activity and explain why Vi should consider it.
3.
What data our outcomes should Vi's learning and development team collect to monitor the
effectiveness
of
the leadership programs?
4.
Explain the business reason for your choice
of
data.
5.
What are the main takeaways from this case study, and how can you apply them to your
assignment?
Week 10 Assignment -Training Module
Summary
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Text
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Strayer University.
Preparation
Using the training outline from the previous assignment (and the feedback from your instructor) to
create one training module. This project demonstrates your ability to incorporate different training
methodologies and technologies.
Instructions
The module should include the following:
1.
State at least 3 module goals
or
objectives, providing a rationale for each.
2.
State the module's outcomes, providing a rationale for each.
3.
Describe the faculty training resources necessary to deliver the course.
4.
Propose two productivity tools that are included
in
the module that both enhance the training and
long-range goals
of
the training. These could be using Outlook, Acrobat Pro, an LMS (learning
management system), company Wiki,
or
other tool
or
tools that both promote the training efforts
and building a stronger community within your setting.
5.
Recommend at least three assessment methods that could be used to demonstrate the transfer
of
knowledge, providing a rationale for each.
6.
Provide at least five peer-reviewed references (published
in
the last five years). Choose sources
that are credible, relevant, and appropriate. Cite each source listed on your source page at least
one time within your assignment. For help with research, writing, and citation, access
the library
or
review library guides.
Create a presentation
in
PowerPoint
or
Prezi presentation to summarize the training module.
o The presentation should be a minimum
of
10 slides and notes pages (not including titles slide
and references).
o Include graphics as needed to improve, enhance,
or
clarify the content.
This course requires the use
of
Strayer Writing Standards. For assistance and information, please
refer to the Strayer Writing Standards link in the left-hand menu
of
your course. Check with your
professor for any additional instructions.
The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:
o Create a training module based on a proposal, including the outcomes/goals for the module,
the faculty training needed, tools to be used by students
in
the module, assessment strategies,
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and sources to support these choices.
Scoring Guide
State at least three module goals/objectives, providing a rationale for each. 13 %
Unacceptable (Below
70%)
Did not submit or
incompletely stated
the module's
goals/objectives; or
incompletely provided
a rationale for each.
Needs Improvement (70-
79%)
Partially stated at
least three module
goals/objectives;
provided a rationale
for each.
Competent (80-89%)
Satisfactorily stated at
least three module
goals/objectives;
provided a rationale
for each.
ll
Exemplary (90-100%)
Thoroughly stated at
least three module
goals/objectives;
provided a rationale
for each.
State the module's outcomes, providing a rationale for each. 13 %
Unacceptable (Below
70%)
Did not submit or
incompletely stated
the module's
outcomes; did not
submit or
incompletely provided
a rationale for each.
Needs Improvement (70-
79%)
Partially stated the
module's outcomes;
partially provided a
rationale for each.
Competent (80-89%)
Satisfactorily stated
the module's
outcomes;
satisfactorily provided
a rationale for each.
Exemplary (90-100%)
1 Thoroughly stated the
module's outcomes;
thoroughly provided a
rationale for each.
Describe the faculty training resources necessary to deliver the course. 13 %
Unacceptable (Below
70%)
Did not submit or
incompletely
described the faculty
training resources
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Needs Improvement (70-
79%)
Partially described the
faculty training
resources necessary
to deliver the course.
Competent (80-89%)
Satisfactorily
described the faculty
training resources
necessary to deliver
the course.
Exemplary (90-100%)
1 Thoroughly described
the faculty training
resources necessary
to deliver the course.
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Propose two productivity tools that are included
in
the module that both enhance the training and long
range goals
of
the training. These could be using Outlook, Acrobat Pro, a LMS (learning management
system), company Wiki, or other tool(s) that both promote the training efforts and building a stronger
community within your setting. 13 %
Unacceptable (Below
70%)
Did not submit
or
incompletely
proposed two
productivity tools that
are included
in
the
module that both
enhance the training
and long range goals
of
the training. These
could be using
Outlook, Acrobat Pro,
a LMS (learning
management
system), company
Wiki,
or
other tool(s)
that both promote the
training efforts and
building a stronger
community within your
setting.
Needs Improvement (70-
79%)
Partially proposed two
productivity tools that
are included in the
module that both
enhance the training
and long range goals
of
the training. These
could be using
Outlook, Acrobat Pro,
a LMS (learning
management
system), company
Wiki,
or
other tool(s)
that both promote the
training efforts and
building a stronger
community within your
setting.
ll
Competent (80-89%)
Satisfactorily
proposed two
productivity tools that
are included in the
module that both
enhance the training
and long range goals
of
the training. These
could be using
Outlook, Acrobat Pro,
a LMS (learning
management
system), company
Wiki,
or
other tool(s)
that both promote the
training efforts and
building a stronger
community within your
setting.
Exemplary (90-100%)
Thoroughly proposed
two productivity tools
that are included
in
the module that both
enhance the training
and long range goals
of
the training. These
could be using
Outlook, Acrobat Pro,
a LMS (learning
management
system), company
Wiki,
or
other tool(s)
that both promote the
training efforts and
building a stronger
community within your
setting.
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Recommend at least three assessment methods that could be used to demonstrate transfer
of
knowledge, providing a rationale for each 13 %
Unacceptable (Below
70%)
Did not submit or
incompletely
recommended at least
three assessment
methods that could be
used to demonstrate
transfer
of
knowledge;
did not submit or
incompletely provided
a rationale for each.
Needs Improvement (70-
79%)
Partially least three
assessment methods
that could
be
used to
demonstrate transfer
of knowledge; partially
provided a rationale
for each.
Competent (80-89%)
Satisfactorily least
three assessment
methods that could
be
used to demonstrate
transfer
of
knowledge;
satisfactorily provided
a rationale for each.
1
Exemplary (90-100%)
Thoroughly least
three assessment
methods that could
be
used to demonstrate
transfer of knowledge;
thoroughly provided a
rationale for each.
Create a presentation
in
PowerPoint or with a tool such as Prezi (http://prezi.com/) to summarize the
module.13
%
Unacceptable (Below
70%)
Did not submit or
incompletely created
a presentation
in
PowerPoint or with a
tool such as Prezi
(http://prezi.com/) to
summarize the
module.
Needs Improvement (70-
79%)
Partially created a
presentation
in
PowerPoint or with a
tool such as Prezi
(http://prezi.com/) to
summarize the
module.
Competent (80-89%)
Satisfactorily created
a presentation
in
PowerPoint or with a
tool such as Prezi
(http://prezi.com/) to
summarize the
module.
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Exemplary (90-100%)
Thoroughly created a
presentation
in
PowerPoint or with a
tool such as Prezi
(http://prezi.com/) to
summarize the
module.
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Strayer University.
Provide at least five peer-reviewed references (published
in
the last five years) to support the paper's
claims and proposed project approach. 12 %
Unacceptable (Below
70%)
No references
provided
Needs Improvement (70-
79%)
Does not meet the
required number
of
references; some or
all references poor
quality choices. _
Competent (80-89%)
Meets number
of
required references;
all references high
quality choices.
Exemplary (90-100%)
Exceeds number
of
required references;
all references high
quality choices.
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Clarity, writing mechanics, and formatting requirements 10 %
Unacceptable (Below
70%)
More than 6 errors
present
Needs Improvement (70-
79%)
5-6 errors present
Competent (80-89%)
3-4 errors present
Exemplary (90-100%)
0-2 errors present
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