The relationship between learning potential, english language proficiency and work-related training test results
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Schoeman, Adele
De Beer, Marie
Visser, Delene
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2008
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Learning potential , English language proficiency , Work-related training
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The first objective of the study was to determine whether there is a relationship
between a test of learning potential, the Learning Potential Computerised
Adaptive Test (LPCAT), and language proficiency as measured by the Proficiency
Test English Second Language. The second objective was to establish whether
learning potential and English language proficiency were predictors of the number
of job-related training tests that respondents passed after job-related training. The
sample consisted of 52 production employees at a polymers company. Strong
relationships between learning potential and English language proficiency were
confirmed by means of correlations representing medium to large effect sizes. No
support was found for the hypotheses relating to the predictive validity of the
LPCAT and the Proficiency Test English Second Language when the criteria were
training results as defined in the present study.
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Schoeman, A., De Beer, M. & Visser, D. 2008, 'The relationship between learning potential, English language proficiency and work-related training test results, 'South African Journal of Labour Relations, vol. 32, no. 1, pp. 47-62.
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0379-8410