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Examining the Influence of Item Exposure and Retrieval Practice Effects on Test Performance in a Large-Scale Workforce Development Training Programme
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Philomina Abena Anyidoho; Rebecca Berenbon; Bridget McHugh – International Journal of Training and Development, 2024
Many workforce development training programmes use learning gains as a measure of programme effectiveness. However, research on K-12 education suggests that posttest scores may be influenced by pretesting effects. Pretesting may improve posttest performance by giving learners preknowledge of posttest content. Alternatively, pretesting may enhance…
Descriptors: Trainees, Trainers, Labor Force Development, High Stakes Tests
Learning Transfer: The Views of Practitioners in Ireland
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Donovan, Paul; Darcy, David P. – International Journal of Training and Development, 2011
Considerable expenditure on human resource development (HRD) has not necessarily resulted in a significant impact on organizational performance, and research suggests that the failure to transfer learning may be an important explanation. The search for factors affecting transfer has been extensive, as shown in Grossman and Salas's article in this…
Descriptors: Transfer of Training, Factor Analysis, Foreign Countries, Labor Force Development
The Development of Irish HRD Professionals in Comparison with European Professionals: Roles, Outputs and Competencies.
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O'Brien, Geraldine; Thompson, John E. – International Journal of Training and Development, 1999
Comparison of 96 Irish and 422 English, Italian, and Belgian human resource development (HRD) professionals suggested that the Irish focused on individuals whereas the others were organizationally focused. If Irish HRD professionals fail to consider organizational competencies, the development of their strategic role will be inhibited. (SK)
Descriptors: Corporate Education, Foreign Countries, Human Resources, Labor Force Development