Transfer of Learning: Co-workers and Others - During Learning

Transfer of Learning

Complete learners' reassigned work duties

When co-workers leave for training it is often hard to continue to provide good services. You can help by taking on some extra duties while they are in training. This may mean working harder for a week or so. Your supervisor may assign extra duties for you. One way to be supportive is to ask your supervisor if there is anything you can do to help while your co-worker is in training.

Participate in learning exercises at the request of learners

Some training designs and approaches require learners to practice new knowledge and skills on the job during the course of the learning event. Group-based training that takes place over several different sessions often includes assignments that learners must complete between the sessions. On-the-job and self-directed learning approaches generally incorporate opportunities for learners to practice new skills while they are still learning. At the request of learners or your supervisor, you may be able to assist with the learning exercises by observing learners or helping them practice skills by participating in role-plays.

Supervisors — Before Learning

Supervisors — During Learning

Supervisors — After Learning

Trainers — Before Learning

Trainers — During Learning

Trainers — After Learning

Learners — Before Learning

Learners — During Learning

Learners — After Learning

Co-workers and Others — Before Learning

Co-workers and Others — During Learning

Co-workers and Others — After Learning

Supervisors

Trainers

Learners

Co-workers and Others

Matrix Help

The transfer of learning process is an interrelated series of tasks performed by Supervisors, Trainers, Learners, and Co-workers and Others Before, During and After a learning intervention in order to maximize transfer of knowledge and skills and improve job performance.

The Transfer of Learning Matrix outlines the specific tasks performed by each group during each step of the process. Each row of the matrix corresponds to a group involved in the process: Supervisors, Trainers, Learners, and Co-workers and Others. Each column corresponds to a step of the process: Before Learning, During Learning and After Learning.

To zero in on the specific tasks to be performed by one group during a step of the process, click that square of the matrix. Click a group's name to list all of that group's tasks during the transfer of learning process.