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Cultural Diversity In The Workplace: A Guide For Effective Instruction For All Adult Learning Styles, Lauren M. Barela Mar 2010

Cultural Diversity In The Workplace: A Guide For Effective Instruction For All Adult Learning Styles, Lauren M. Barela

Regis University Student Publications (comprehensive collection)

The makeup of the United States work force is changing. An increased number of immigrants in the work force have significantly affected the corporate atmosphere creating the need for a new approach to employee training. All adult learners have different learning styles which are culturally influenced and which impact training in the workplace. By applying educational theory and methods to workplace training, corporations can more effectively train employees with diverse learning style preferences. This project provides a guide to corporate educators who work with culturally diverse employees and provides an educational foundation for effective workplace training based upon analysis of: …


Strategies To Help Subject Matter Experts Become Master Trainers, Molly Everman Aug 2008

Strategies To Help Subject Matter Experts Become Master Trainers, Molly Everman

Regis University Student Publications (comprehensive collection)

Subject matter experts (SMEs) are often called on in the modern workplace to train other employees in their area of expertise. SMEs often do not have the training or teaching skills needed to perform this task successfully. As a result, SMEs often fall into training traps. In this project, the author attempted to solve this problem by designing a PowerPoint presentation of strategies SMEs can use. This presentation addressed the areas of greatest importance to SMEs who are in a training role. The areas this presentation addresses are adult learning, the role SMEs play, and training solutions.