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| | Preferred Learning Styles is an
interesting discussion among trainers --- conducted as part of a needs analysis
research, the preferred learning methods of the targeted participants can go a
long way in helping identify the most beneficial amounts, formats, levels, and
delivery methods of the learning content for that audience. But it need not be complex,
some of the simplest most open-ended surveys yield tremendously useful
information.
Here is a sample of one I have used regularly,
which can be sent out and collected after completion, or filled out in a
face-to-face meeting/interview. You have my permission for unlimited use of it,
for free!
Introduction
I
am helping your organization create a development course on Innovative
Leadership Styles. We are now trying to identify the best way to design this
training based on the profiles of the targeted audience. Your job title and
description matches the profile of the audience for whom we are designing the
training, in fact, you may be interested in attending the training. There are
12 questions in all, nine of them refer to your preferred learning style. I
ask that you answer all nine of these as fully as possible, providing as much
information and detail as necessary (use as much space as you wish for your
responses) for us to gain understanding of your preferred learning style(s).
Thank you very much in advance for your support in this project!
Background
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How
long have you been with this company?
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How
long have you been in a leadership position, including in other companies?
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How
long have you been in this industry?
Learning
Styles
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When was the last time you were in a structured learning environment
(classroom, training, seminar, etc.)?
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Please
describe training that you have participated in as an adult that you
consider to be particularly effective. What made it effective? What did you
like in terms of the materials, activities, exercises, and trainer?
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What
training topics do you think are critical for leaders to be successful in
their jobs?
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What
types of activities do you think would be most effective?
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What motivates you to learn?
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How do instructors keep your attention?
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What would you like an instructor/trainer to know about your learning
preferences?
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What was your worst learning experience (and why)?
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