A trainee learns best when he recognizes the need and develops the desire to learn. This is through motivation. Motivation stimulates trainees to think, concentrate and learn effectively. Motivation influences the rate of learning, the retention of information and desire to learn.

1. Trainee Motivation to learn

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Manu Melwin Joy
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Ilahia School of Management Studies
Kerala, India.
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3. Important Trainee Characteristics
• Trainee readiness
– Trainability tests
• Have prospective trainees
perform a sample of tasks
that reflect KSAs needed for
job
• Trainee motivation
– Arousal, persistence, and
direction.
– Factors related to high
motivation.
• Self-efficacy
• Locus of Control
• Commitment to Career

4. Trainee Motivation to learn
• A trainee learns best when
he recognizes the need and
develops the desire to
learn. This is through
motivation.
• Motivation stimulates
trainees to think,
concentrate and learn
effectively.
• Motivation influences the
rate of learning, the
retention of information
and desire to learn.

5. Techniques to motivate trainees
• Show the need for the
lesson.
• Arouse and maintain
interest.
• Increase chances of early
success.
• Give recognition and credit
where due.
• Set clear goals.
• Treat trainees as special
individuals.

6. Reinforcement for behavioral
modification
• Reinforcement
– Positive
– Negative
• Punishment
– Positive
– Negative
• Extinction
• Shaping