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LEARNING MODEL IN SCHOOL OF VOCATIONAL STUDIES

O. Yildirim, P. Bal

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Abstract

In this research, it is aimed to determine which individual and environmental characteristics affecting training. Instead of both types of evaluation models, to be proactive, the evaluation of training mentioned in this research is focused on how training affects individuals. To this end, in this thesis the factors affecting to the training effectiveness were examined in regard of trainee perspectives. According to the research results, it is revealed that mostly related to the training effectiveness are respectively: trainer’s consideration of employees’ learning styles, employee’s motivation to attend the training, employee’s organizational affective commitment and employee’s belief that the training will add value to his/her career.

Publication details

Title
LEARNING MODEL IN SCHOOL OF VOCATIONAL STUDIES
Authors
O. Yildirim, P. Bal
Proceedings
8th International Scientific Conference - SGEM2008
Publisher
SGEM Scientific GeoConference
Year
2008
Pages
655-660
ISSN
1314-2704
ISBN
954-918181-2
Language
en
Publication type
Conference Paper
Keywords
learning modeltraining effectivenessvocational studies
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