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HOW TO WRITE TERRIFIC TRAINING MATERIALS

a one-day workshop


WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

Trainers, training managers, course developers, media developers and human resource professionals.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:

bulletHow to easily organize your ideas to develop training materials
bulletDevelop effective learner handouts and tests
bulletEasily write lesson plans others can use
bulletHelp learners discover and develop skills through appropriate activities and exercises
bulletPractice editing and writing training materials
bulletPractice a technique to overcome writer's block
bulletUse checklists for lesson plan, handout and test development
bulletImprove materials readability
bulletConvert classroom materials for distance learning
bulletSuggestions to avoid scripting pitfalls

WORKSHOP CONTENT:

Unit 1: HOW TO GET STARTED

bulletSelf- assessment: measure your strengths and weaknesses
bulletTypes of materials: is the objective knowledge or skill?
bulletDevelop personal objectives

Unit 2: ORGANIZE AND PLAN MATERIALS DEVELOPMENT

bulletWhere development fits into the "big" picture of program design
bullet7 steps to organize your ideas
bullet"Mapping" strategies to brainstorm and organize your ideas
bulletHow to sequence content and learning activities
bulletTest your copy's readability - format and display tips

Unit 3: DEVELOP LEARNER ACTIVITIES AND EXERCISES

bulletHow to build retention through 5 types of learning interactions
bulletCreate "discovery learning" in your activities
bulletCreate inventories, skill practice and multi-part exercises
bulletHow to develop realistic case studies
bulletUse a comprehensive guide to develop activities and exercises

Unit 4: LEARNER HANDOUT MATERIALS AND TESTS

bulletHow to develop programmed notes
bulletWrite valid and reliable tests
bulletUse a 16-point checklist to develop complete handouts and tests
bulletIdentify 3 types of handout materials
bulletWrite skill performance checklists

Unit 5: EFFECTIVE LESSON PLANS

bulletWhen to develop 3 types of lesson plans
bulletHow to develop your lesson plan for others to use easily
bulletUse a 15-point checklist on lesson plan development

Unit 6: DEVELOP AUDIO-VISUAL SCRIPTS

bulletSelect appropriate audio-visual media
bulletIdentify advantages and disadvantages of various media
bulletHow to write a script treatment
bulletScripting do's and don'ts
bulletTechniques to convert classroom materials for distance learning

Methods Used:

Lecturettes Discussions Case Studies Inventories
Audiovisuals   Role Plays Self Assessments Checklists
Audit Instruments Planning Tools Action Plans    

 

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