Influential Article Review- A Full Environmental Project Simulation to Boost Six Continuum Education Classes

Authors

  • Opal Bass
  • Matthew Moss
  • Misty Reid

Keywords:

Earning coins, Six sigma competition game, Simulate, Project environment, Classroom engagement, Training effectiveness

Abstract

This paper examines training and education. We present insights from a highly influential paper. Here are the highlights from this paper: Most of the learners view statistical-related training, such as Six Sigma training as a “monotonous” area despite the group discussions, case studies, active summaries, Q&A sessions, and role-playing being included as part of Six Sigma training today. The learners will be less enthusiastic when a similar training manner is repeatedly adopted and becomes predictable. An uninteresting training approach could cause the learners to be disengaged and unmotivated to learn and thus cause the training to be ineffective and could potentially hinder the organization strategies. Therefore, to keep the learner more attentive and involved during the Six Sigma training, a fun Six Sigma training approach with a properly designed class game is desirable. The game aims to provide a complete Six Sigma project experience by simulating a real-life competitive atmosphere of the commercial industry, which can help the learners to internalize the Six Sigma knowledge and its applications. The Six Sigma game embraces the form of team competition, where it covers two major aspects, namely, (i) Six Sigma expertise on how to formulate a meaningful y = f(x) and (ii) basic element of project management as a coherent approach to Six Sigma training. In this paper, the author adopted the Kirkpatrick learning evaluation model to evaluate how the learners react to the newly implemented Six Sigma game and to gauge how much their know-how improved after the training. The post-training feedback, pre-training, and post-training evaluation suggest that the Six Sigma game can engage and motivate the learners. For our overseas readers, we then present the insights from this paper in Spanish, French, Portuguese, and German.

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Published

2019-12-09

How to Cite

Bass, O., Moss, M., & Reid, M. (2019). Influential Article Review- A Full Environmental Project Simulation to Boost Six Continuum Education Classes. Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice, 19(9). Retrieved from https://articlegateway.com/index.php/JHETP/article/view/3305

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