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Unit 7: Learning in Training

perception by pointing out these key factors, coaching them into perceiving what is essential Notes
and what is not. The receptor stage can be summarized diagrammatically as in Figure 7.2.
It is useful to note that many external and internal factors can affect the levels of perception in
the same individual such as: (a) Health, (b) Fatigue, (c) Memory, (d) Levels of fighting,
(e) Distractions, (f) Motivations, (g) Over familiarity, (h) Prior expectations.

7.4.2 Learning Process

The various elements involved in the process of learning are, (i) the training/teaching
organization, (ii) and the technology of training/learning, (iii) the trainer/teacher and, (iv) the
learner.
Figure 7.3: The Learning Process

Organiza-
tional Group

Endosystem

Challenge Graduated

Collabo-
Feedback Practice Discovery rative
Learning

Mechanics Process Learning

Self- Experi- Auto
Application
learning mentation system

Values Needs

Influence
(trainer/Facilitator)

Compet-
Style
ence

All these four elements are important. Each of these can be treated as a system or a sub-system.
(i) The training/teaching organization, including the training/teaching group, can be called
the endosystem. This system has its own dynamics. The main function of this system is to

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