After completing this series, participants should be able to develop and present instruction on a topic of their choice, demonstrating application of the following:
• Sound adult learning theory and practice
• Appropriate instructional objectives
• Instructional design consistent with guidelines presented in this series
• Transfer and application strategies consistent with the training topic and environment
• Development of evaluation questions to assess participants’ satisfaction, learning, and application of the training content
• Development of visual aids using PowerPoint, chart paper, and/or other tools appropriate for the training content
• Presentation skills including vocal and non-verbal variety and use of visual aids
Content includes:
• How adults learn and how it’s different from how children learn
• Three types of objectives: how to write each
• Effective training design for short topics
• Sourcing training course and materials
• Tips for adapting existing training materials
• Making training stick: the process before, during, and after
• Techniques and strategies for supporting transfer of training to the job
• Effective training evaluation: levels 1, 2, and 3
• Developing questions and discussions – Socrates was right
• Conducting discussions – when to say something and when not to
• Using visuals in training: why and how
• PowerPoint – death or resurrection?
• Fabulous flip charts
• Presenting material so they stay awake
• Presentation and discussion practice and feedback
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