About
Training & Development
In
the realm of public and human service work, education is
a fundamental part of many organizations' work. In formal
settings, an agency supervisor may have to design on-the-job
training for new employees or conduct staff development.
A community learning center may need teachers who are familiar
with training and development methods to design and implement
adult basic education programs. In working with individuals
and community residents, human service providers may need
training and development skills to define problems and identify
solutions.
Often,
it is up to individual workers to gain these skills on their
own or through trial and error. There is a strong push within
Massachusetts and across the nation for educators in these
settings to get university-connected training and certification
in the areas of training and development. The Training and
Development concentration provides an excellent opportunity
for students to gain a strong foundation in this area.
The
Training and Development concentration provides students
interested in a wide range of community or public service
jobs with the opportunity to develop the practical skills
of training and teaching, as well as the theoretical knowledge
they need to be effective trainers. Students completing
the concentration will develop and demonstrate competence
in adult learning theory, designing and delivering curriculum
modules suited to different learning styles; presentation
and delivery skills; and skills and methodology to assess
the effectiveness of different training models.
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