Murphy, Maureen (2008) Matching workplace training to adult attention span to improve learner reaction, learning score and retention. Journal of Instruction Delivery Systems, 22 (2). pp. 6-13. ISSN 0892-4872
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Abstract
The purpose of the study was to investigate the application of the chunking process to the design and delivery of workforce training. Students in a 1-hour course (N = 110) were measured on learner reaction, learning score achievement, and knowledge retention to see whether or not chunking training in a 1-hour session into three 20-minute sessions to match adult attention
span resulted in a statistically significant difference from training for 1-hour without chunking. The study utilized a repeated measures design, in which the same individuals in both the control group and experimental group took a reaction survey instrument, a posttest after the training, and again 30 days later. Independent samples t tests were used to compare the mean performance scores of the treatment group versus the control group for both sessions. Cohen’s d was also computed to determine effect size. All hypotheses found a statistically significant difference between the experimental and control group. Results indicated that matching training to adult attention span did improve learner reaction, learning score, and retention.
| Item Type: | Journal Article |
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| Subjects: | H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Business and Economics (FBE) > School of Management and Public Administration |
| Depositing User: | Ms Shalni Sanjana |
| Date Deposited: | 30 Jun 2016 22:32 |
| Last Modified: | 30 Jun 2016 22:32 |
| URI: | https://repository.usp.ac.fj/id/eprint/9029 |
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