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40's - Training Within Industry (TWI)
World War II Required a faster way to train people to supply products for the war effort. "It emphasizes the importance of standard work, skilled people, strong mentors and leaders, and a continuous improvement minded culture," (CEPTARA, 2017, p. 1). Date are approximates based on information obtained.
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Mid 40's - Instructional Systems Design (ISD); The ADDIE Model
Involved teaching multiple individuals using the beginning of the analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation (ADDIE) method. Date are approximates based on information obtained.
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50's - Individualized Instruction
"Individualized instruction in essence replaces the teacher with systematic or programmed materials," (Biech, 2008, p. 17). Date are approximates based on information obtained.
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60's - Organizational Development
"Organization development work is, at its core, a purposeful and systemic body of work that improves how people and processes perform," (Biech, 2008, p. 14). Date are approximates based on information obtained.
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70's - Case Method - Adult Learning Theory
"The case method involves the use of a case study to explore a topic," (Biech, 2008, p. 23). Malcolm Knowles redefined that adults learn differently than children. The term Andragogy appeared.
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80's - Assertiveness training
Assertiveness training flourished. Other popular training topics were behavior modeling, teamwork, empowerment, diversity, adventure learning, feedback, corporate culture, and trainers’
competencies (Biech, 2008)
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90's - Technology Introduced - E-Learning Begins - Blended Learning
Proponents of e-learning, computer-based training, and online learning proclaimed that classroom learning was over, (Biech, 2008, p. 18).
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2000's - ISD Evolves - E-Learning Gains Strength - Measurement
As technology becomes a norm, e-learning continues to improve. "Measurement plays a big part in the drive to understand the business and to make the learning and performance function a strategic part of organizations," (Biech, 2008, p. 20).
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