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1.0 Cognitive Theory of Transfer2.0 Company Background3.0 Developing Training 3.1 Proposed Training4.0 References

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Effective Learning in Early Stage1.0 Cognitive Theory of TransferThis theory is used to explain mental processes that are influenced by both intrinsic and extrinsic factors which bring about learning in an individual. It implies that the different processes concerning learning can be explained by analysing the mental processes. This theory basically focuses on how people think, how people understand and how people know. It emphasizes learning on how people comprehend and represent the outside world within themselves and ways of thinking about the world influences behaviour. The cognitive theory present a positive view of development, emphasizing conscious thinking and individuals active constructive of understanding. Learning involves the transformation of information in the environment into knowledge that is stored in the mind. Learning occurs when new knowledge is acquired or existing knowledge is modified by experience. This theory can be divided to two specific theories as Social Cognitive and Behaviour Cognitive Theory. Social Cognitive Theory are defined by 3 variables as behavioural factors, environmental factors and personal (intrinsic). An individuals personal experience can influence with the behavioural determinants and environmental factors. Several basic concepts that influences social cognitive theory are Observational Learning which is learning from others, Reproductions wherein repeating process helps to remember the learned knowledge, Self-efficacy where learner improves the learned knowledge through practice, while emotional coping and self-regulatory capability is ability to cope with unfavourable environment.Cognitive Behavioural Theory is that individuals tend to form self-concepts that affect the behaviour being displayed. This can be positive or negative and can be affected by environment. Transfer of learning is the goal all training and learning interventions and training objective is not achieved until the learning transfers from one context to another.2.0 Company BackgroundZenic International Preschool is a reputable preschool in Malaysia providing full day preschool education to children ages 2 to 6. The school has 5 days classes available and open to local and foreign children. Zenic provides learning based academic curriculum which embraces the best practices in education from around the world. Each class has reading, writing and math programs as well as scheduled time for arts projects, music and thematic activities including playground activities. Teachers are specialised in English, Bahasa Melayu, French, Spanish and Yoga. The school as well keep up to date with technology environment as to introduce smartboards, individual computers, and iPads to enhance childrens learning and equip them with the IT skills needed for the Global environment. International assessments ensure children are learning at international standards and Zenic is staffed with professional caring teachers to direct childs development with skilful attention and encouragement. As for the increasing number of children registered, Zenic had hired 3 new teachers to focus on arts, music and thematic activities for the kids. Recently, some parents had provided feedback that they want their kids to be more versatile and have good progress in arts, music and thematic. Therefore Zenics HR Manager had done training need analysis to identify if there is a need for training in the preschool for existing and new teachers to further enhance kids progress in arts, music and thematic activities. HR Manager finds that time limitation and lack of skills in this area could be improved in teachers to achieve more strategic progress in this area.

3.0 Developing Training HR Manager is planning for practical opportunities for teachers to develop and further enhance their skills. Listed below is the plan prior the training:1. Lay the foundations for educating teachers on teaching skills and musical instrument. HR Manager as the trainer to provide the guidance principal for teachers, defining the tasks, competencies faced and their role and importance in curriculum development for children. Recognizing effective approaches to teaching and learning while listing the challenges in educating teachers. Trainees are teachers, hence need to be open for learning and willingness to accept and adapt to ideas and changes as required.2. Develop objectives for learning by identifying knowledge, skills, and attitudes for learning from teachers. Throughout training provide training supportive objectives and measurable objectives. By end of the training session, example teachers should be evaluated if able to determine if a kid has potential in a particular music instrument. 3. Plan for teaching and prepare the learning environment for teachers which would encourage continuous learning. Training should be given outside school in a Resort for relaxing mind and happy learning experience for teachers with a different view as well provide opportunities for simulation.4. Prepare and use teaching aids by using video and developing culturally appropriate stories, proverbs and songs which trainees could use or implement when they return to work. 5. Prepare and deliver interactive presentations through effective presentation skills and use questioning techniques during presentation which allows brainstorming and reduces lack of attention to training.6. Facilitate group learning by doing role play and encouraging discussion for solving issues faced when teaching. This team work and group discussion helps teachers to work together among colleagues during training and implement the same in the real work environment once back to school. 7. Monitor and revise teaching by ensuring that trainers take notes for practicing later and providing ways for teachers feedback. As the trainer is the HR Manager, need to always keep in touch and revise teaching as required. 8. Skills assessments by selecting methods for assessing learners to prepare them to use the skills learned. Trainer could use the results to improve performance. 3.1 Proposed Training:i. Teaching Skills to equip teachers with knowledge and skills which will allow them to understand latest environment teaching needs and ability to cope with different type of behaviour or attitude children that comes from both local and foreign. Skills that could be trained is communication and visual aid/material usage. Language training could be given to teachers to further enhance their communication skills and help teachers to understand importance of building relationship with children through their native languages will be helpful in teaching the kids and assist their learning. Teachers need to be made aware of the needs and wants of a kid has to be fulfilled prior to any learning to take place. Good teaching skill training will help teachers to learn the required skills example; language and practice them once completed training to be successful in that skill. The process will be complete when teacher goes back to teaching and implement the learned skills successfully at the same time, providing the same guidance to their children. Children at young age are motivated to perceive things that can manipulate physically via hands-on experiences. When teachers are given the right skill training for example usage of right visual aid/material usage for young learners by using colourful flash cards. This training would encourage teacher to practice at home as per training to be more courteous and successful when implementing at school. Once back at school, teachers would be motivated to implement what they have learned out of school environment and to put it at best practices for kids learning at school. This is because the teachers are equipped with the training that is required to improve their students whom are still kids and always eager to learn. Studies shows that kids at early age, are fast learners hence if teachers are made aware of this and given the right training then they would be more interested in performing their duties in achieving their goals, company goals and definitely be more passionate on their job. Teachers need to promote more meaningful and effective learning by linking new information to familiar information. For example when teaching kids art to draw the scenery of hills. Teacher could use visual aid such as video to provide a view of the hills prior to their drawing. This will help kids to stimulate the required information and expectation from teacher into their art correctly as visual aid such as video has greater impact to influence a kid and helps them to remember longer. A well trained teacher on teaching skills such as visual aid usage, will be able to perform their learning successfully into their daily job. This is a positive intrinsic from teacher to kids which shows positive behaviour for kids to perform from external environment. ii. Musical Instrument Training to further enhance teachers skills in handling the instruments and provide the confidence to teach children. This is a process of cognitive learning where teacher learns a new skill through a new instrument or existing instrument and goes back to practice them which allows them to perform better. Once being successful in particular musical instrument, teacher would teach their children and this may include their fellow colleagues. The teacher would teach up to their best capabilities on what they have learned to ensure their students are as successful as them.

4.0 References 1. Raymond A.Noe (6th edition), Employee Training and Development.

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