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| Training Tips - Self-Study or Classroom? (cont.) |
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Measurement costs: |
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If written tests are not delivered & scored electronically, grading & data collection can take up more administrative time & company expense. |
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| So, let's take a look at the pros & cons of classroom training... |
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The brain retains information in a variety of ways - sound, images, words, touch... - and different people can have very different learning styles. The more ways they learn, the more likely it is that participants will retain the information. |
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Classroom training allows participants to ask questions & learn material in a manner that suits them. Good instructors are sensitive to the personalities & skill levels of their students, and can tailor the way they present information to the learning styles and relevance of their audience. |
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Participants can receive materials to take back with them & refer to on an ongoing basis. |
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As we mentioned previously, classroom training involves costs for instructors, travel, classroom space, etc. |
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It can also be costly to take employees away from their jobs for longer periods of time. For example, a one-day program may only be five or 6 hours of actual training, but the employee may miss two or more days of work to travel to the class. |
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Since these program often involve participant manuals, instructor's guides, slides, and handouts, printing & production costs can be higher. |
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