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A trainer shows a new accounting software package to a group, explaining each step while trainees only watch, then moves on without practice or feedback. Which weakness of this approach is most directly linked to learning theory?

The key weakness is that trainees have no chance to practise or receive feedback. Learning theories like Kolb's cycle and behaviourist reinforcement show people learn best through active participation and feedback, so a passive demonstration alone is unlikely to embed the skill.

  1. AIt ignores the need for active participation and reinforcement of learningCorrect
  2. BIt makes the training too expensive to deliver
  3. CIt removes the need to identify learning needs
  4. DIt suits only theorists because it contains too much theory

Explanation

Learning theories such as Kolb's and behaviourist approaches stress practice, experimentation and feedback or reinforcement. Passive demonstration without practice gives no chance to experiment or receive feedback. Cost and needs analysis are not the issue described.

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