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MG-ED-DV Digest - 5 Aug 1997 to 6 Aug 1997

  • 1.  MG-ED-DV Digest - 5 Aug 1997 to 6 Aug 1997

    Posted 08-07-1997 13:14
    Driver's comment is astute, and valid in my opinion, but somewhat kneejerk
    regarding some cases he may not have considered.
    Allow me to advocate for Drucker's position to test immediately after
    training, from my own experience.

    One purpose of such testing is to reinforce the key points immediately
    after teaching/ training the trainee, and in the case of tests graded in
    the session, review of the test gives the instructor yet another chance to
    illustrate the concept or action again.
    If a large number of participants were to improperly answer, the instructor
    can remediate immediately, and then goes away with clues that the session
    didn't cover the topic adequately for those students and how the training
    can be improved for students with like-abilities in future sessions.

    Repetition during the training session, after testing, is a good thing:
    that may be the only time the student gets face time with the experts, and
    gives students yet another chance to ask about related issues too, which
    when answered relevantly will anchor the training soundly.