Grand Canyon University History of Training and Development Discussion

Topic 1 DQ 2

What are some of the historical developments (in terms of models of approaches to training) in the field of Training and Development? How did the field originate/evolve? Think about how new technologies have shaped training models/approaches?

• Write a 300-400 word response post to the discussion question.
• Please reference content from the required reading. At least two quotations from the required reading.
• The textbook information is below.
• Please pay close attention to any reference, grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors.
• You may also cite outside sources.
• Please reference the attached document as well.

When citing in-text citations use these examples as a reference:

If you’re quoting the exact words of someone else, introduce the quote with an in-text citation in parentheses. Any sentence punctuation goes after the closing parenthesis.

• According to Brown (2019), “Direct quote” (p. 1021).
• Brown (2019) found that “Direct quote” (p. 1021).
• [Some other introduction] “Direct quote” (Brown, 2019, p. 1021).

Also, make sure researched sources are recent, published no less than 5 years ago.

Book Title: Training and Development: Communicating for Success

Authors:

STEVEN A. BEEBE Texas State University—San Marcos

TIMOTHY P. MOTTET Texas State University—San Marcos

K. DAVID ROACH Texas Tech University

Required Readings:

Read Chapter 1 – “Introducing Communication Training.”

Read Chapter 2 – “Mastering How Adults Learn.”

Beebe, S. A., Mottet, T. P., & Roach, K. D. (2012). Training and development: Communicating for success (2nd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson. ISBN-13: 9780205006120