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HOW TO PRESENT TECHNICAL TRAINING
a two-day workshop

Practice the basics of getting learners involved, making training less boring, using documentation in training and using other methods appropriately.  

 

WORKSHOP CONTENT

 Unit 1: Course Overview and Introduction

Workshop content and objectives
Set personal objectives for this session
Getting off to a good start – How to set and reset an adult learning climate

Unit 2: Helping Adults Learn

How to build retention
Identify 3 styles of learning
Use 18 adult learning concepts to enhance learning
Evaluate 10 aspects of your instructional style
Teach a 5-minute lesson to a partner
Trainer Style Inventory
Relate your training style to 5 step adult learning model

Unit 3:  Training Techniques that Work

Select and sequence the appropriate methods
 Work with mature, experienced learners effectively
Provide sufficient practice to change behavior
 Pace methods to avoid boredom

Unit 4: Facilitation Skills for Trainers

Use effective delivery techniques
Avoid overuse of lectures with participation techniques
 Increase participation and “discovery” learning
Discussion techniques that work
How to use questioning and listening to facilitate learning
Paraphrase for better understanding
Give effective feedback to learners
 How to conduct effective demonstrations
Deal with difficult learners
Maintain control through teaching techniques
Guidelines for effective use of audio visuals
Action Plan and Conclusion

EXPECTED OUTCOMES

At the end of the training, the employee will be able to:  

1.   To use a 4-step formula to set an adult learning climate.
2.  How to involve the learner.
3. Identify different ways learners prefer to learn and how to adjust the trainer's teaching style to be successful.
4. Identify strengths and weaknesses in the instructor's training style.
5.  Match 5 adult learning steps to your training style.
6. Select the right method to train employees -  depending on the skill level.
7.  Pace methods to avoid boredom.
8.  Coach and correct errors effectively.
9.  Practice making training interesting, not boring.
10.  Practice ways to get good responses during training.
11.  How to be in control during even the most dynamic situations.

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

 

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