3 days
Behind every spectacular training session is a lot of preparation and meticulous attention to detail. The truly skilled trainer can make a program exciting. Learners will have fun while they are learning if the facilitator is able to involve their emotions as well as their minds. You will see the involvement, and you will feel the energy.
To reach this stage as an adult educator is not always easy, but success is not just for the naturally gifted. It is possible for all of us who put effort into our personal growth and development. We want the enormous satisfaction that comes from working with others to help them reach their potential as human beings. This three-day workshop will help you reach that goal.
This workshop requires that you have a good understanding of basic training principles, including adult learning concepts, the experiential learning cycle, training methods, and designing a learning sequence.
Prerequisites
We strongly recommend completing The Practical Train the Trainer workshop before taking this course.
Objectives for this workshop include:
- Enhance your understanding of learning styles and how to accommodate all four learning styles in the classroom
- Understand the key principles of effective communication in a workshop setting
- Use a variety of training techniques to stimulate participation
- Develop a plan and prepare for an effective training session
- Understand the different levels of evaluation and when to use each
- Understand how and when to add fun and humor to your training session
- Identify advanced interventions for difficult situations
- Practice the skills needed for a team presentation
Course Outline
Session One: Course Overview
- Course Overview
- Learning Objectives
- Pre-Assignment
- Pre-Course Assessment
Session Two: Preparing to Learn
- Pre-Assignment Review
- Individual Reflection
Session Three: Understanding Learning
- The Trainer’s Role
- Case Study
- Personal Skill Identification
Session Four: Competencies for Adult Educators
- Questionnaire
- Making Connections
Session Five: Accommodating Learning Preferences
- The Learning Process
- Preparing a Plan
- Learning Styles
Session Six: Increasing Your Expertise
- Learning and Motivation
- Design Considerations
- Changing Points of View
Session Seven: Using Existing Materials
- Customizing Courseware
- What Does It Take To Customize A Program?
- Copyright Considerations
- Over-Plan and Over-Prepare
Session Eight: Managing the Stress of Training
- Easy De-Stressing Techniques
- Building Resilience
- De-Stressing in Class
Session Nine: Planning a Workshop
- Preparing the Essentials
- Planning for Success
- Anticipating Challenges
Session Ten: Preparing Visual Aids
- PowerPoint Slides
- Video (Digital or DVD)
- Flip Charts
- Whiteboard or Chalkboard
- Smartboards
Session Eleven: Your Role as an Effective Communicator
- Leading a Discussion
- Good Discussions
- Making Connections
Session Twelve: Questioning as a Training Technique
- Asking Questions
- Types of Questions
Session Thirteen: Kirkpatrick’s Levels of Evaluation
- Level One: Reaction
- Level Two: Knowledge Evaluation
- Level Three: Transfer of Learning
- Level Four: Impact Evaluation
- Skill Application
Session Fourteen: On-the-Job Support
- Designing Effective On-the-Job Support
Session Fifteen: Dealing with Difficult Situations
- Potential Problems
Session Sixteen: Training in Different Forums
- In Person or Not?
- Limitations and Considerations
Session Seventeen: Webinar
- Webinar Platforms
- Webinar Planning
- Webinar Agenda Exercise
Session Eighteen: Team Teaching
- What is Team Teaching?
- Co-Facilitation Inventory
Session Nineteen: Training Preparation
- Training Preparation Worksheet