Do we consider mental models of our learner before we design training? Is this necessary? Let us first understand the concept of mental models better. Mental models is a person’s perception of reality and how they understand a particular concept. Cognitive scientists studied mental models to gain a better understanding of how humans think and perceive things. Donald Norman explains that people constantly form mental models of themselves and of things they are interacting with. These models help people understand certain phenomena. Read more…
The Learner-Centered Methodology (LCM) approach to ID
By Archana | Oct30, 2008 | Main Articles 5 Comments »This post has been authored by Geeta Bose.
The objective of the approach is to design courses that help learners achieve their learning outcomes and increase the ROI of stakeholders. This research is based on proven research in human factors engineering, which has techniques, processes, and procedures to design user-centered products.
Course Title: Dealing with Conflict at the Workplace
Learner Analysis
Demographics
- Age: 25-40
- Male/female ratio: 1:1
- Language: American English
- Educational Background: Graduates and Post graduates





