Title Details

Module Two: Understanding Adult Learners-Trainer Characteristics and Competencies-Understanding How and Why People Learn-Application of Learning Principles.

Module Three: Training Style-Training Style-Learner-Centered Versus Information-Centered-Key Elements of a Trainer's Style.

Module Four: Understanding Today's Learner-The Changing Training Environment-Self-Awareness-Diversity Issues-Participants with Disabilities.

Module Five: Writing Instructional Objectives-What Are Learning Objectives?-Writing Learning Objectives.

Module Six: Writing an Instructional Plan-Design Philosophy-Time Needed to Develop a Training Program-Major Components of Design-Creating a Design Matrix-Purpose of an Instructional Plan-Components of an Instructional Plan-Instructional Methods-Developing Materials.

Module Seven: Selecting, Designing, and Developing Active-Training Methods-The Case for Active Training-Corporate Learning-Creating an Active-Learning Environment-Designing Active-Training Activities-Common Methods and Materials.

Module Eight: Delivering Training-Creating a Positive Learning Environment-Experiential and Active-Training Techniques-Tips for Using Specific Methods-Improving Platform Presence.

Module Nine: Using Visual Aids-Retention Rate in Visual Learning-Commonly Used Visual Aids.

Module Ten: Working with Groups-The Trainer As Facilitator-Ways to Encourage Participation-The Art of Questioning-Responding to Questions-Scaling the Wall of Resistance-Problem Situations.

Module Eleven: Creativity in the Workshop-Creativity with Small Groups-Props and Theatrical Techniques-Games-Creative Closings.

Module Twelve: Evaluating Training-Why Evaluate?-When to Evaluate-Whom to Involve-How to Evaluate-What to Evaluate-Four-Level Model for Evaluation-Accountability for Training-Significance of the Evaluation Process.

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Appendix C.

References.

Index.