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Emerson, Timica F. – ProQuest LLC, 2017
Employee performance and patient satisfaction are strong indicators of the current state of a healthcare organization. Workplace training programs are used to teach employees the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively perform on the job. Instructor-led, online, blended and independent learning events are produced to address learning needs…
Descriptors: Workplace Learning, On the Job Training, Public Agencies, Health Personnel
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Cacao, Rosario – International Journal on E-Learning, 2013
Using pre-training and post-training paired surveys in e-learning based training courses, we have compared the "expectations of utility," measured at the beginning of an e-learning course, with the "perceptions of utility," measured at the end of the course, and related it with the trainees' motivation. We have concluded that…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Computer Uses in Education, Training, Expectation
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Lyons, Paul R. – Journal of European Industrial Training, 2011
Purpose: This paper aims to complement an earlier article (2010) in "Journal of European Industrial Training" in which the description and theory bases of scenistic methods were presented. This paper also offers a description of scenistic methods and information on theory bases. However, the main thrust of this paper is to describe, give suggested…
Descriptors: Employees, Cooperative Learning, On the Job Training, Research Methodology
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Acevedo, Jose M.; Yancey, George B. – Journal of Workplace Learning, 2011
Purpose: This paper aims to examine the importance of new employee orientation (NEO) programs, the quality of typical NEOs, and how to improve NEOs. Design/methodology/approach: The paper provides a viewpoint of the importance of new employee orientation programs, the quality of typical NEOs, and how to improve NEOs. Findings: Although western…
Descriptors: Employee Attitudes, Staff Orientation, Program Improvement, Educational Quality
Sattar, Samina – Mathematica Policy Research, Inc., 2010
This study, being conducted through the Center for Improving Research Evidence (CIRE) at Mathematica Policy Research for the venture philanthropy organization REDF (formerly The Roberts Enterprise Development Fund), presents the evidence on the effectiveness of interventions that include work experience as a strategy to improve employment outcomes…
Descriptors: Work Experience Programs, On the Job Training, Internship Programs, Program Effectiveness
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Perry, Elissa L.; Kulik, Carol T.; Bustamante, Jennifer; Golom, Frank D. – Human Resource Development Quarterly, 2010
The current study explored the use of best training practices on human resources managers' perceptions of sexual harassment training success and frequency of sexual harassment complaints. Results revealed no main effects of best training practices on sexual harassment training success. However, effects of best training practices on sexual…
Descriptors: Sexual Harassment, On the Job Training, Human Resources, Program Effectiveness
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Smith, Erica; Smith, Andy – Education & Training, 2011
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to discuss whether the availability of qualifications through work-based traineeships in Australia assists social inclusion. Design/methodology/approach: Industry case studies, of the finance and cleaning industries, were undertaken as part of a national research project on quality in traineeships. The two…
Descriptors: Disadvantaged, Qualifications, Foreign Countries, Case Studies
Brigham, Cathy; Klein-Collins, Rebecca – Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (NJ1), 2010
The national imperative to improve postsecondary degree completion has led to various innovations within colleges and universities to improve student retention and academic success, particularly of non-traditional learners. One innovation that has been in use since the 1970s, but is often under-promoted and under-utilized within institutions, is…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Military Training, Prior Learning, On the Job Training
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Mellet-d'Huart, Daniel – Themes in Science and Technology Education, 2009
This article covers the application of virtual reality (VR) to training and lifelong learning. A number of considerations concerning the design of VR applications are included. The introduction is dedicated to the more general aspects of applying VR to training. From multiple perspectives, we will provide an overview of existing applications with…
Descriptors: Simulated Environment, Computer Simulation, Technology Uses in Education, Educational Technology
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Tek Aik, Chong; Tway, Duane C. – Performance Improvement, 2006
Andragogy is the art and science of adult education that focuses on real-life application and problem-solving capacity (Knowles, Holton, & Swanson, 1998). This approach emphasizes that training effectiveness is enhanced through trainees' actual performance of the task. Workers learn better when they perceive that learning will help them perform…
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Andragogy, Vocational Education, Constructivism (Learning)
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Ananiadou, Katerina; Jenkins, Andrew; Wolf, Alison – Studies in Continuing Education, 2004
In this paper we review the literature on the impact of workplace basic skills training on individuals, as measured by their effects on wages and employment probability. In addition, we also examine studies on the returns to individuals of general training at the workplace. On the whole, the evidence suggests that better numeracy and literacy…
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Wages, Public Policy, Employment