Do we really need full competencies to commence work? What do learners need to immediately perform – today and now
Working competencies facilitate job performance.
Focus on identifying critical learning needs. Divide them into small, rapid learning content.
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The example above demonstrates how an important factual content is quickly learned through a brief and engaging presentation.
Understand the blur between learning and applying
- Rapid change and demands force quick application
- The intention of learning is to resolve issues and problems, and get results quickly
- Learning should be geared more toward application
- Less emphasis on testing or memorization
- Application points are essential for immediate use on the job
- Compliance programs are exceptions
Learners discover context while learning instructions
Rapid learning empowers learners with working competencies that enable quick application on the job.
Ray Jimenez, PhD
Vignettes Learning
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