Learning Styles of Honda Cars Pangasinan, Inc. Associates
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Learning Styles of Honda Cars Pangasinan, Inc. Associates
Kristina Grace P. Tabladillo, RN
GRADUATE SCHOOL
Abstract Associates at Honda Cars Pangasinan, Inc. are diverse: raging ages, backgrounds, experiences, interests and learning styles. This diversity presents employee training with an increasing challenge to motivate and promote learning. The aim of this study is to describe the learning styles of the HCPA associates and use these findings as a basis for the adaptation of training methods that is befitting their learning needs. Results revealed that 33% (f=7) of the associates used the Assimilating learning style and an equal number of employees use the Converging learning style which accounted another 33%. Not far behind is the Diverging learning style with 24% (f=5) of the respondents and the least learning style used is the Accommodating learning style with only 10% (f=3) of the respondents. Most employees would learn best through lectures, group discussion and practical sessions which are already the predominant teaching strategies at HCPA. Associates of HCPA are diverse creatures with differing abilities and mode for learning. There is no single right way to present material but by providing several different approaches the differing learning styles of the associates can be accommodated. Introduction Associates at the Honda Cars Pangasinan, Inc. (HCPA) are diverse: ranging ages, backgrounds, experiences, interests and learning styles. This diversity presents employee training with an increasing challenge to promote learning and steady motivation that will increase employee productivity and ultimately, produce positive business results. Developing knowledge of different learning styles among HCPA employees is important in constructing modules and training materials and adopting training methods that are apt to the learning needs of the employees ensuring money and effort spent for the training would be worthwhile. Background
Learning Styles of Honda Cars Pangasinan, Inc. Associates
Kristina Grace P. Tabladillo, RN
GRADUATE SCHOOL
Abstract Associates at Honda Cars Pangasinan, Inc. are diverse: raging ages, backgrounds, experiences, interests and learning styles. This diversity presents employee training with an increasing challenge to motivate and promote learning. The aim of this study is to describe the learning styles of the HCPA associates and use these findings as a basis for the adaptation of training methods that is befitting their learning needs. Results revealed that 33% (f=7) of the associates used the Assimilating learning style and an equal number of employees use the Converging learning style which accounted another 33%. Not far behind is the Diverging learning style with 24% (f=5) of the respondents and the least learning style used is the Accommodating learning style with only 10% (f=3) of the respondents. Most employees would learn best through lectures, group discussion and practical sessions which are already the predominant teaching strategies at HCPA. Associates of HCPA are diverse creatures with differing abilities and mode for learning. There is no single right way to present material but by providing several different approaches the differing learning styles of the associates can be accommodated. Introduction Associates at the Honda Cars Pangasinan, Inc. (HCPA) are diverse: ranging ages, backgrounds, experiences, interests and learning styles. This diversity presents employee training with an increasing challenge to promote learning and steady motivation that will increase employee productivity and ultimately, produce positive business results. Developing knowledge of different learning styles among HCPA employees is important in constructing modules and training materials and adopting training methods that are apt to the learning needs of the employees ensuring money and effort spent for the training would be worthwhile. Background
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