[ Home ]  [ In-House Workshops ]  [ On-Site Conferences ]  [ Workshop Content ]  [ Certification Programs ]

[ Custom Design ]  [ Trainers' Tools ]  [ Training in Asia Articles ]  [ Conference Presentations ]  [ Other On-Site Training ]

 [ About Us ]  [ Microsoft e-Trainer ]  [ Our Master Trainers ]  [ Int'l Partners ]  [ Related Websites ]  [ Mailing List

Border Divider Graphic
HOW TO WRITE TESTS AND EFFECTIVE TRAINING MATERIALS
a one-day workshop

Level II, evaluation of learning is the emphasis for this workshop and includes test construction for knowledge and skill.  Learn to match tests to learning objectives as well as how to write reliable and valid tests.

 

WORKSHOP CONTENT

Unit 1: Course Overview and Introduction

Workshop content and objectives
Set personal objectives for this session
Where development and evaluation fits into the “big picture” of program design
Writing materials that honor the way adults learn and remember

Unit 2: Plan for Training 

What do you need to know about learners to be effective?
6 easy steps to break down a task into its teachable parts
How to set training objectives that are realistic and attainable

Unit 3:  Means to Evaluate Training

Four levels of evaluation: where does testing fit in?
Criteria for testing
Criterion referenced testing

What learning has taken place?             

Methods to evaluate learning in the classroom  

Write effective tests

Create skill performance tests 

Issues of reliability and validity: what to consider
Practice writing or modifying test questions based on learning objectives

Unit 4: Develop Materials to Meet Learning Objectives

Select the best learning experience based on knowledge, skill or attitude
 Technical training methods
How much practice is required to learn a new skill?
 Pace training methods to avoid boredom
A guide to develop activities and exercises
Create effective handouts checklist
Action Plan and Conclusion

EXPECTED OUTCOMES

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

1.  Break down a task easily to identify prerequisites and how much practice is required to learn a new skill.
2. Select the best method to train learners.
3. Identify who is coming to training and how to customize materials for that group.
4. Write realistic training objectives that meet three conditions.
5.  Given your situations, select appropriate training methods.
6. Use a pacing method to make training more involving and less boring.
7.  Use checklists for activity, handout, and test development.
8.  Write effective test questions and skill performance tests.

Methods Used:

Lecturettes

Discussions

Case Studies

Inventories

Audiovisuals

 

Role Plays

Self Assessments

Checklists

Audit Instruments

Planning Tools

Action Plans

   

 

Content from this workshop can be combined with content from other workshops by The Training Clinic, for no additional cost to you, to create a "custom" workshop or certificate program to meet your specific needs. Contact us for a no-obligation, in-house proposal by clicking HERE.

 

Click here to return to in-house workshops: Train-the-Trainer Skills

 
 
  Border Divider Graphic

To be added to our mailing list press HERE

For a no obligation on-site proposal or inquiries call, write or e-mail:

The Training Clinic

. . . America's Train-the-Trainer leader since 1977

645 Seabreeze Dr., Seal Beach, California 90740

 800-937-4698 ; Fax: 562-430-2724 ; email:  info@thetrainingclinic.com

      Border Divider Graphic     

Copyright © 1996 - 2009, The Training Clinic

Border Divider Graphic