Knowing how to adapt the teaching methods to the objectives of the training is essential to guarantee its success and this is an integral part of the concept ofeducational engineering.
Multiple training goals
The objectives of corporate training are multiple: strategic, operational, educational... Before being able to adapt the teaching methods to the training objectives, it is necessary to list the latter.
For the company
- Performance improvement: thanks to the acquisition of skills, employees are more efficient and improve company results.
- Competitive differentiation: training is a driver of competitiveness and attractiveness
- Reduction in recruitment costs: by promoting the internal mobility, the company reduces the costs associated with the process of recruiting new talent
- Loyalty and talent engagement : An important vector of motivation at work, the training of employees promotes their commitment. Thus, commitment and loyalty make it possible to reduce turnover within the company. In addition, by feeling committed, they improve their performance and that of the company.
For learners
- Increase in skills : training its employees allows employees to develop their skills, knowledge or Soft Skills. Thus, training allows them to access higher levels of qualification, and therefore to career development, or to be able to consider internal mobility. It is important to adapt the teaching methods to the training objectives to guarantee the development of the skills of employees.
- Maintaining employability: Training is an obligation enshrined in law. By allowing employees to be trained, the company socially values the experiences of talents. It allows them to access continuous social promotion, in particular thanks to the VAE (Validation of Acquired Experience)
How to adapt teaching methods to training objectives?
A pedagogical modality refers to all the tools used during the construction of the learning path.
The main pedagogical modalities:
- Face-to-face training
- Online training: virtual classes and webinars, microlearning, mobile learning, fast learning, gamification...
- Blended training: Blended Learning
The company must adapt the teaching methods to objectives of the training, previously defined.
Key steps to adapt teaching methods to training objectives
- Define goals in advance : the company must define the objectives when developing the training. They must be measurable and quantifiable in order to analyze the precise impacts of training. (For example: increase sales by 10%, develop specific skills internally, reduce outsourcing costs)
- Take stock of the tools available internally : to best adapt the teaching methods to the training objectives, the company must list the tools at its disposal, and those that it must equip itself with.
- Take stock of the tools available internally : to best adapt the teaching methods to the training objectives, the company must list the tools at its disposal, and those that it must equip itself with.
- Identifying the learner profile : it is wise to get to know the learners in order to best adapt the teaching methods to the objectives. Namely, their digital fluency, their work environment, the tools available, the tools available, their requirements (depending on the job), their daily digital practices... Thanks to the information collected, the company will know which pedagogical modality is best suited to its training objectives.
- Depending on the learners' profile, choose The good training : If learners use digital tools on a daily basis and work in a favourable environment, a mobile learning solution can be completely suitable and effective. Indeed, they will have access to educational content where and when they want, on their computers, tablets, smartphones... On the contrary, if learners are not at all comfortable with digital tools, or even reluctant, and if their work environment does not allow them to do so, choosing blended learning or face-to-face training may be wise.
