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Using the Learning Transfer System Inventory to test the effects of trainee and training design characteristics on the transfer of agricultural training in Uganda
Author(s) -
Kiwanuka Joseph,
Miiro Richard F.,
Matsiko Frank B.,
Nkalubo Stanley
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
international journal of training and development
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.558
H-Index - 26
eISSN - 1468-2419
pISSN - 1360-3736
DOI - 10.1111/ijtd.12202
Subject(s) - transfer of training , transfer of learning , test (biology) , multivariate statistics , training (meteorology) , psychology , multilevel model , sample (material) , agriculture , regression analysis , medical education , statistics , mathematics education , computer science , knowledge management , mathematics , geography , developmental psychology , medicine , biology , paleontology , chemistry , archaeology , chromatography , meteorology
The study was conducted to determine the role of training design and trainee characteristics in predicting the transfer of agronomic training among bean seed farmers in Uganda. Gender differences in levels of transfer were also studied. Data were from a sample survey of 300 respondents. Independent t‐tests and hierarchical multivariate regression were used to answer the specific issues of the study. Results showed transfer was generally high, with women having a significantly higher training transfer than men. Using the Learning Transfer System Inventory (LTSI) model, we identified factors relating to trainee characteristics – motivation to transfer, readiness to learn and performance self‐efficacy – that have shown a significant relationship with the transfer of training. We concluded by discussing potential implications for both theory and practice.