UNIT: 23 HUMAN RESOURCE AND DEVELOPMENTAssignment Title:- Learning Styles and Government- led skills initiative by Shraddha Sharma

CONTENTS INTRODUCTION HONEY and MUMUFORD LEARNING STYLE KOLB’S THEORY MYER BRIGGS INVENTORY INFORMAL LEARNING SELF MANAGED LEARNING LEARNING CURVE TRANSFER OF LEARNING IMPACT OF LEARNING THEORY CONTRIBUTION OF LEARNING STYLE AND THEORIES ROLE OF UK GOVERNMENT QCDA AND OFQUAL SECTOR SKILL COUNCIL APPRENTICESHIP SCHEMES REFERENCES

INTRODUCTION Learning is the process through which an

individual gain knowledge or by practicing and further enhancing their skills.

As mentioned by Wenger, Nancy White and John Smith - By learning, we do not mean just book learning, or classroom learning, or even e-learning. We see learning as an  integral part of life. Sometimes it demands an effort; sometimes it is not even our goal. But it always involves who we are, what we do, who we seek to connect with, and what we aspire to become.

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HONEY AND MUMFORD(1982)1.1

KOLB’S THEORY1.1

MYER BRIGG’S INVENTORY1.1

INFORMAL LEARNINGInformal learning is learning which happens without a tutorial. It happens outside the working area generally. BENEFITS:• Leads to increased proficiency.CHARACTERISTICS:• Just in time • Experimental

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SELF MANAGED LEARNINGSML involves individuals who manages their own learning.

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CONTINUOUS LEARNING Continuous learning is the basic requirement

in any field of success. It is the ability to adapt the change and to

apply strategies.

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LEARNING CURVE

ROLE OF LEARNING CURVE

-It shows the growth of an individual with respect to their experience.-It helps him compare the stage where the person was and the present stage.

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TRANSFER OF LEARNING TO THE WORKPLACE It is applying the skills and knowledge learnt

during one context to the other .

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IMPACT OF LEARNING THEORIES The result after applying the learning

theories will always be positive. The work will be more efficient and less time

consuming. It will be easy to manage for a team while

planning for any event.

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CONTRIBUTION OF LEARNING STYLES AND THEORIES WHEN PLANNING AND DESIGNING A LEARNING EVENT

Different learning theories and learning styles are available for various activities.

Different styles are effective for different individuals according to their capability and the job required.

Learning theory, style and the learning event are co-related with each other and success depends on careful selection and acquisition.

For planning and designing a learning event in an organization it is important to use an appropriate learning style to be able to achieve the objective of the organization.

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ROLE OF U.K. GOVERNMENT In recent years government has promoted

the idea of lifelong learning. The individual is encouraged to carry on learning even after leaving the formal education.

They promote lifelong learning which is further helpful for any person.

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QCDA QCDA stands for qualification and curriculum

development agency. It is an exempt charity. It is an executive non-departmental public

body (NDPB)OFQUAL• Office of qualification and examinations

results• It’s a non-ministerial government department

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SECTOR SKILL COUNCILo It covers specific industries in the UK.o They are the employer led organizationo They follow their goals like:1.to understand the skills needed by their industry2.To support employers in enhancing the apprenticeship standards.

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APPRENTICESHIP SCHEMES AND IMPACT OF THE COMPETENCY MOVEMENT ON THE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTORS Apprenticeship is a for training new

candidates of any profession with on-the-job training accompanied by studies.

It also enable them to have a license for practicing their regulated profession.

The impact results in the sectors paying more attention to the their core competencies.

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CONTEMPORARY TRAINING INITIATIVE TAKEN BY UK GOVERNMENT TRAIN TO GAIN (T2G) it is the initiative

funded and promoted by UK by government to provide the vocational training to employed individuals.

It mainly focuses on the age group of 25+ who do not have a full level 2 qualification via Learning and Skill Council.

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