Advantages and Disadvantages of Various Types of Learning Methods

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Advantages and disadvantages of various types of learning methods.

Submitted by: Ariful Islam

                       ID 1430699

                       HRM 301

                       Sec: 05

Submitted to: Mr. MD. Awal Al Kabir

Date of submission: November 17, 2016

• Behavioral Modeling Training method:

Advantages:

1. The cost of behavior modeling is relative low to compare with other training methods.
2. Behavior modeling focuses on the real behavior other than theories.

Disadvantages:

1. Behavior modeling is the method that lack adequate theory.
2. Considering about the nature of behavior modeling is repeating the behaviors, the class may fail to attract enough concentration.

• Role Playing Training method:

Advantages:

1. Training becomes lively and interesting.
2. Learning retain longer within the participants.

Disadvantages:

1. If not perform properly, may turn to a fun; not a learning experience.
2. Sometime role play goes to hit or embrace others emotionally and socially.

• Simulated Learning Training method:

Advantages:

1. Simulation can improve trainees’ skills and allow them to learn from error.
2. Simulation offers trainee participation.

Disadvantages:

1. Simulators can be very expensive and require constant updates and maintenance.
2. Not every situation can be included.

• Computer-Based Training method:

Advantages:

1. Trainees also might feel more comfortable and less shy doing exercises online.
2. Flexibility of this method.

Disadvantages:

1. It’s a costly method.
2. Maintenance of the equipments is another issue.

• Tele conferencing and video conferencing Training method:

Advantages:

1. Easy to communicate.
2. No need to move from one place to another.

Disadvantages:

1. Setup cost high.
2. Technical faults.

• EPSS (Electronic Performance Support System):

Advantages:

1. Time saving.
2. Very much effective.

Disadvantages:

1. Instrument cost.
2. Setup cost.

• Action Training method:

 Advantages:

   1. May increase critical thinking skills in students.

   2. Enables students to show initiative.