This Tip discusses Kirkpatrick and learning design from the standpoint of reversing Kirkpatrick’s levels while designing training.
“Think about what your learners need to do with that information after the course is finished and design around that.” Matthew Guyan
Kirkpatrick and Learning Design
I just listened to a podcast with Clark Quinn. Among many other things, he discussed his belief that Kirkpatrick’s model should be, and was actually partially intended to be, used in learning design. https://blog.learnlets.com/?s=Kirkpatrick
He said that we need to begin our design at Level 4: Results, to determine what is happening at the organizational level that is problematic.
Then we move to Level 3: Behavior, to determine what behavior needs to change to obtain the desired results at the organizational level.
Next, we move to Level 2: Learning, to determine what people need to learn to change behavior so the results are positive.
Our next move is back to Level 3: Behavior, to assess if the behavior has changed.
Finally, back to Level 4: Results, to assess if we have achieved the desired organizational results.
This certainly ensures that training is aligned with the organization’s goals and objectives. I love it!
What do you think?
May your learning be sweet.
Deborah
