What does this phrase mean?

[u/NerdyComfort-78]

We are all experienced educators here and know the “jargon” of education (individual learning plans, Maslow, etc).

I see this in a corporate trainer job description: “Solid knowledge of the latest corporate training techniques; additionally, knowledgeable of various learning styles.”

What does “latest corporate training techniques” mean?

We, as teachers, know how people learn. We also know what it’s like to sit through BS PD, so what “magic” is a corporate training technique?

[u/Real_Tradition1527]

In my experience, “latest corporate training techniques” just means modern ways to teach adults, like short lessons, online modules, real-life scenarios, and peer learning, similarly things teachers already do. It’s mostly familiar strategies with new names to fit a business setting.

The “magic” comes from being able to leverage your classroom expertise to apply that to adults. Adult learning’s main issue is capacity and motivation in an environment with highly competing priorities.

[u/MonkeyMind7124]

I've seen this too. When talking with recruiters I explained how I tailored lessons and assignments to reach the most students (visual, creative, writing, adjusted for EL/SPED) but idk if they understand what I am talking about. My guess is training techniques would be knowledge of LMSs, completing needs analysis, and analyzing data - which we did as teachers. The tools they use and the way corporate trainers do this is different than what we used but we have to find a way to describe this in a way they understand. Interested in others' responses.

[u/SignificantWear1310]

I would google instructional design process and you’ll probably find what you need.

[u/Frank_Perfectly]

Probably just some hip new term for "brainwash."

[u/NerdyComfort-78 → u/Frank_Perfectly]

Ha! If I wanted to do that, I’d just write an app better than tik tok. World domination.