Abstract: On-the-job training could be considered as those types of training for employees to assist them develop their skills in particular occupation, vocation or discipline. The main purpose of the study was to assess the effectiveness of on-job training of supportive staff in Jimma University College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine. The specific objectives were therefore; first to assess the effectiveness of on-job training on four levels (reactions, learning, behavior and result). Second, to examine factors affecting effectiveness of on-job training. Third, to investigate effects of on-job training on the staffs. The descriptive research design was used for this study. The study utilizes sample of fifty respondents, which selected through simple random sampling method and a semi-structured questionnaire for data collection. The data were analyzed using Kirkpatrick evaluation model and SPSS version twenty software. The result shows some of training challenges such as workload, lack of material access and too short duration for the employee during the on-job training programme.Abstract: On-the-job training could be considered as those types of training for employees to assist them develop their skills in particular occupation, vocation or discipline. The main purpose of the study was to assess the effectiveness of on-job training of supportive staff in Jimma University College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine. The specific o...Show More
Abstract: Bibliotherapy uses literature as a medium, and uses reading as a means of health care and auxiliary treatment for diseases. It is a method of maintaining and restoring physical and mental health through the comprehension of the designated literature. Virtual reality is a comprehensive technology integrating computer graphics, simulation, sensing and multimedia. The combination of Bibliotherapy and virtual reality technology is feasible. Virtual reality reading uses sensing, interaction and three-dimensional graphics to create a realistic virtual world of books. Users can read books through various senses such as sight, hearing and touch. Bibliotherapy has the requirements of increasing participation, accelerating the realization of principles, and constructing the environment in virtual reality. Virtual reality Bibliotherapy is based on the goal of readers to drive, therapeutic model can achieve immersive psychological experience and deep virtual interactive experience. The promotion of virtual reality Bibliotherapy can assist the construction of social psychological harmony with low cost.Abstract: Bibliotherapy uses literature as a medium, and uses reading as a means of health care and auxiliary treatment for diseases. It is a method of maintaining and restoring physical and mental health through the comprehension of the designated literature. Virtual reality is a comprehensive technology integrating computer graphics, simulation, sensing an...Show More