This presentation may serve the needs of working managers as well as students of HRM & HRD to some extent.

2. Conditions for Learning 2
Two primary learning philosophies are:
Pedagogy means
the science of
leading [teaching]
children. The
pedagogical model
was primarily used
to teach
PEDAGOGY
Andragogy is
described as “the art
and science of
helping adults to
learn.”
ANDRAGOGY
Both approaches in training to be viewed for
Particular learners and particular situation
LEARNING PHILOSOPHY

3. Conditions for Learning 3
Adult learning styles
We are primarily concerned with adult learning

4. Conditions for Learning
4
Assumptions About Adult Learning
The desire to
know
The need to
be self
directed
The need to
build on their
experiences
Adults wish to
know why they
need to learn
Adults resist
when they are
forced to learn
Adults have
developed
experience
that should be
used by
appropriate
learning
method
Learning is the heart of training & development

5. Conditions for Learning 5
WHAT COMPRISES LEARNING
 Learning is to gain knowledge or skill
 It is understanding:
Principles Concept Techniques Approaches
 Learning need to be remembered & practiced
 Learner should engage in:
Doing Reviewing Reflecting Planning
 Knowledge & skill acquired to be transferred to:
Working methods Practices Attitude Behavior

6. Conditions for Learning 6
LEARNING PRINCIPLES
Every human being is capable to learn
Each one has intellectual capacity to learn
Training program to be implemented logically
Different levels of learning exist
Interest & motives are essential
Time to be provided to practice
Learning is rarely at constant rate

7. Conditions for Learning 7
People’s capacity to learn
Fear of failing
Anticipated outcome of training
Behavior of people responsible
for training
TRIGGERS FOR LEARNING
1
2
3
4

8. Conditions for Learning 8
DFFERENT WAYS PEOPLE LEARN
They can be taught
They can be instructed
They can have an experience
People learn by trial & error
Observations & perceptions based learning
Learning can follow thinking & reflecting

9. Conditions for Learning 9
CONDITIONS FOR LEARNING
Willingness to learn
Ability & motivation to learn
Support of trainees & others
Inform training objectives to trainees
Incentives motivate
Explain benefits

10. Conditions for Learning 10
CONDITIONS FOR LEARNING
Choose comfortable environment
Attractive training design & material
Start from easy to difficult
Proceed from what learners know to new
Break complex task into parts
Match objectives & learners ability

11. Conditions for Learning 11
CONDITIONS FOR LEARNING
Review progress
Build confidence in trainees
Engage learners in practice
Provide feedback
Knowledge / skill transferred to workplace
Ensure learners continue using what they learned

12. Conditions for Learning 12