Trainee Motivation to learn

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Manu Melwin JoyAssistant Professor

Ilahia School of Management Studies

Kerala, India.Phone – 9744551114

Mail – manu_melwinjoy@yahoo.com

Important Trainee Characteristics• Trainee readiness– Trainability tests• Have prospective trainees

perform a sample of tasks that reflect KSAs needed for job

• Trainee motivation– Arousal, persistence, and

direction.– Factors related to high

motivation.• Self-efficacy• Locus of Control• Commitment to Career

Trainee Motivation to learn• A trainee learns best when

he recognizes the need and develops the desire to learn. This is through motivation.

• Motivation stimulates trainees to think, concentrate and learn effectively.

• Motivation influences the rate of learning, the retention of information and desire to learn.

Techniques to motivate trainees• Show the need for the

lesson.• Arouse and maintain interest.• Increase chances of early

success.• Give recognition and credit

where due.• Set clear goals.• Treat trainees as special

individuals.

Reinforcement for behavioral modification

• Reinforcement– Positive– Negative

• Punishment – Positive– Negative

• Extinction• Shaping