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OJT is the earliest form of job training
Sometimes called "direct instruction"
One-on-one, face-to-face -
As tools and methods became more complex, parents and neighbors could no longer teach their children everything they needed to know. Apprenticeships date back to the Code of Hammurabi
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Industrial Revolution caused large groups of people to need training very quickly which led to classroom training.
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Also called "near-the-job" training.
Popular form of training through both world wars.
Combined on-the-job training with classroom training. -
Popular form of training through World War II.
Urgent need for fast and efficient training.
"Job Instruction Training" or JIT. -
After World War II companies wanted employees to be trained in a way that was more efficient and less expensive. "Teaching Machines"
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Training grows to promote learning and better performance. Technology based training gains popularity