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Training and pop psychology is full of supposed truths that are, in fact, wrong, party true of outright fraudulent. In this section we'll expose you to some of the more common myths about learning, instruction and how adults learn.
ANDRAGOGY'S DETECTIVES: A Critique of the Present and A Proposal For the Future
By John Rachal - Adult Education and Andragogy replete with misconceptions? Yes. The empirical literature examining the efficacy of andragogy remains... both inconclusive and beset by considerable variability... This empirical record, residing largely in unread dissertations, is critiqued with a view toward establishing criteria for an operational,researchable, consensus-based definition of Knowles' famous formulation. Seven such criteria are offered... Unless that discussion reaches some approximate consensus, adult education's most familiar and most debated theory will remain a fragmented article of faith at best, a fond illusion at worst. (Added: 26-Jun-2007 Hits: 347 )Will at Work Learning: Biased Myers-Briggs (MBTI) Research Wanted
By Will Thalheimer - Slightly different issue that has to do with research that ends up being funded by companies that have a vested interest in research that supports their products. As with everything, read critically and make your own decisions. (Added: 26-Jun-2007 Hits: 279 )Retention Rates - Hearing, Doing, Seeing - A Training and Learning Myth
By Robert Bacal - More on the myth regarding differing retention rates depending on hearing, doing, seeing, etc. (Added: 26-Jun-2007 Hits: 216 )Learning Styles Not A Good Tool For Trainers To Use To Increase Learning In Training - Training Myth
By Robert Bacal - Are learning styles a good tool for use in instructional design, or instructional delivery. No. Another training myth. (Added: 26-Jun-2007 Hits: 257 )Teaching Style Vs. Learning Style - Myths and Realities
By Bettina Brown - Research article examining the issue of whether matching learning and teaching styles actually results in better learning during training. Adobe Acrobat format (Added: 25-Jun-2007 Hits: 259 )Memory and Learning: Myths and Truths
By Dr Piotr Wozniak - Coverage of apparent myths and truths about learning, memory, sleep, in particular related to accelerated learning. Use as one source of multiple sources. (Added: 25-Jun-2007 Hits: 230 )| Library Home Page |
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