Kristin L. LloydHRD-830

Clemson University

Who Am IAbout ME HR InterestKristin L. LloydWinthrop University-B.A.

General Communication Disorders

Graduate StudentCurrently

Underemployed

RecruitmentRetentionInterviewingTrainingNew to the field…so

everything interests me

Why Learning Styles and Training as a Topic?Past training experiences (some good, some

bad)Intrigued by the differences in people’s ways

of learning.Curiosity (theory/research)Benefit to me help me understand how I

learn best and how I can help others learn.

Previous LiteratureResearch done in other areas: education, HR,

and psychologyMany emphasize diversified teaching to keep

all the learners interested. (some implied, others explicitly said)

The ProcessWhere Did I Go:

Cooper Library-Clemson UniversityGreenville County Library-Main Branch, Greenville,

SCInternetHRD Textbooks

What Did I Find:Journals, websites, books, manuals, textbooks

Was it easy? Yes and no. --lots of information available.Not my original topic of choice.

The PaperTo show how implementing learning styles into

your training can help you become a better trainer and make learning more effective for those you train.

Three different learning styles (examined, discussed, tips for incorporation given) training program

To help eliminate learning biases in training.

AnalysisLots of theories

Some psychology based (Jung)Some cyclicalSome quadrant likeMost research done on studentsIncorporation with training manuals (implied

and explicitly talked about theories)All emphasized”different strokes for different

folks”

What is a Learning Style?A learning style is the manner in which a

person’s brain learns and stores information efficiently.

No one learns the same, therefore, there are many different learning styles.

Additionally, learning styles have nothing to do with intelligence or skill; therefore, there is no good, bad, right, or wrong style.

Why is it important to the Trainer?You will be able to help your trainees learn to store the

information efficiently and help them understand how their brain learns best. retain new skills better

Everyone does not learn the same way you do. Everyone doesn’t learn like you doIf you train them right the first time it reduces costs later.The trainer can facilitate an understanding of each

other’s differences so that everyone can become more tolerant and understanding of other people in their workplaces.

Ways to diversify your presentation to be understood and enjoyed by more people

AfterthoughtsEarlier StartDid it make a difference to me?

Helped figure out my learning style Understand why some past training

experiences didn’t work for me.Reiterated importance of diversity

Found out more information on learning styles.

Contact informationKristin L. Lloyd kllloyd@clemson.edu