3.3. Instructional Methods

Learning Objective: Explain what is meant by instructional methods, and list five factors that talent development professionals should consider when selecting an appropriate method

Choosing an Instructional Method: science + art + feeling = decision; After you write the learning objectives to define the knowledge, skills, and attitudes, that professional learners should acquire as a result of training, the selective method or activity should relate to the LO and other factors, including:

• Type of Learning: intellectual & cognitive skills, motor skills, attitudes
• Audience: level, department
• Demographics or Profile: age, gender, level of education
• Number of Learners: individual, small groups, large groups
• Media Available: select by appropriateness, number of learners, financial considerations
• Budget: funds available for development as well as presentation
• Physical Site: centralized, decentralized, specialized
• Trainer’s Skills and Training Style

READ: Choosing and Using The Right Instructional Methods and Training Activities

READ: Selecting the Instructional Setting

Refer to more about choice for instructional methods for training, teaching, and learning in AOE 2. Instructional Design; 2.9. Instructional Methods.

Books mentioned in this episode:

• Virtual Training Tools and Templates by Cindy Huggett