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Millennials, Goldfish & Other Training Misconceptions: Debunking Learning Myths and Superstitions
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Millennials, Goldfish & Other Training Misconceptions: Debunking Learning Myths and Superstitions

by Clark Quinn
April 2018
Beginner content levelBeginner
200 pages
3h 39m
English
Association for Talent Development
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THE MYTHS THAT HOLD US BACK

Beliefs and the State of Design

Many myths persist despite the evidence, and many of them affect the learning and training industry. Despite research results and considerable attention, large numbers of myths are still endorsed by the public (including teachers). For example, researchers have documented that even 78 percent of those with some neuroscience education believe in learning styles (Macdonald et al. 2017)! The data for teachers and the public at large are worse. Other myths have their own persistent believers.

Similarly, there are misconceptions about a variety of learning design topics that lead people to misinterpret the intent or avoid the good elements because of wariness around bad connotations. So, ...

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ISBN: 9781947308381