Learning styles and readiness for self-directed learning were identified for 125 adult employees enrolled in self-paced training courses. The success of the self-paced instruction was measured by confidence to perform learned skills on the job. Confidence scores were compared across learning style types and self-directed learning readiness. It was concluded that self-paced training programs can be effective for a variety of learning style preferences. Additionally, adult employees who are highly self-directed will experience greater success in self-paced instruction than those less self-directed. The implication for businesses and academic institutions seeking to employ technology based, self-instructional programs is that a return on investment can be maximized by an examination of the target audience. Training programs which are self-paced may not generate the desired success which will translate into effective job performance for those adults who are not ready for self-directed learning.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc935689 |
| Date | 08 1900 |
| Creators | Baxter, Lynn Z. (Lynn Zander) |
| Contributors | Smith, Howard Wellington, Young, Jon I., Kingery, Dwane, Johnson, Douglas A. |
| Publisher | University of North Texas |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | viii, 141 leaves : ill., Text |
| Rights | Public, Baxter, Lynn Z. (Lynn Zander), Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights |
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