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Assessment of the OJT A. New knowledge, attitudes, and skills acquired On-the-job training is a form of individualized training and allows the individual requiring training to receive the necessary knowledge and to develop the required skills on the job. They say that nothing beats experience, as my professor would say, as the perfect learning tool. For some students, on-the-job training gives them a taste of the real world – a glimpse of what lies ahead after they graduate. One of the most important things I’ve learned is that talent alone is not enough. It is important, but it is no guarantee of success. One must also be hardworking and should practice self-discipline. Sacrifice is important, too. The training inside the company is learning experience each day. I was able to understand that everything that was thought inside the school can be a tool that can be used in future career. As I was working as a trainee at CEO, I learned to become a hard-working person. Time to complete the output product is not important, but the quality. I also learned to follow the instructions as what the superiors said and to accept opinion that they suggested. At the school, being late is better than absent. But as what I learned, being absent is better than being late. Being absent can be a cause of emergency situations like sickness, unpredicted travels and phenomena, while, being late is a cause of misbehavior and unable to manage the time. Lastly, I learned that on-the-job training is not just only a subject to be passed or a requirement to be completed but on-the-job training is an opportunity to show what skills, talents and techniques that the student learned from the school and also an opportunity to experience the life outside thecampus; serving companies like a professional on the field of the students ‘specialization. Page 1 of 4
B. Theories actually seen in practice In the traditional, cohort-based program all students commented unfavorably on the split between the theory and the practical parts of the course. The split was profoundly felt by all students interviewed. Typically, they indicated that practical activities were valued as supporting their espoused career goals. Theory, however, was seen as an unnecessary obstacle imposed on them by “academics”. One student stated “teachers should teach what is done out in the field . . . . the good teachers are those who know what it is like out in the field . . . . we don’t need those who teach like university professors.” Additionally, a catch phrase voiced by several students in their interviews was “an ounce of practical is worth a pound of theory.” In theory, competency-based education better meets individual learning needs. Such a program can be more easily tailored to meet students’ strengths and weaknesses with flexibility in determining a student’s needs. Students have greater control of the method of learning and the pace at which they learn. Additionally, because evaluation is more individualized, assessment can be more closely linked to what is required, rather than being restricted to easily marked tests. Particularly important, with respect to adult technical education, is the opportunity for students to receive credit for previous experience and knowledge through a prior learning assessment. C. Feedback that can be given to the company or institution One of the most important attributes that our supervisor taught us is selfconfidence. A person's confidence is based upon one's knowledge of the job, and most importantly, one's own personal belief in his or her abilities. Confidence begets confidence. A weak or unsure supervisor will not inspire confidence in the Page 2 of 4
people around him or her. A supervisor who demonstrates his or her knowledge, and the confidence to use that knowledge, will usually inspire others to attempt to gain and use the same knowledge. Even though we are only trainees, they don’t treat us like others. And as a trainee we don’t feel uncomfortable as we worked with them. They also encourage us to go on with our studies until we become professional. D. Benefits gained OJT or on-the-job training - this type of training can help students to become more familiar with the realities of working; in some cases, on-the-job training may lead to a stable and fulfilling career. Students learn discipline, organization, and people skills while they train out in the workforce. Since on-thejob training is supervised by real employees in real-life work situations, anything can happen, and students must learn "on their feet". Sometimes, this sink or swim method of learning can be quite beneficial. Students will adjust to working, and they will gain invaluable experience that they can take with them as they move forward with future careers and education. E. Problems encountered The only problem you should have during ON THE JOB training is lack of self-esteem. You are being trained you are not expected to know everything in one day. Experience is gained through time. The longer you do something the more you learn. The faster you gain knowledge & become a productive employee.
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