Delivery of training

Deliver training

This is the most visible part of the training cycle, which involves delivery of the training to learners.

Training can be achieved through many training approaches including courses, coaching, reading, distance learning, shadowing, mentoring and learning methods such as presentations, small group discussions.

 

Training Activities/Methods

You can use different training methods and activities for engaging trainees in learning. The table below lists a variety of training activities/methods that a trainer can use in training.  Effective training will involve people in a variety of activities.

PRESENTATION MODE Tutor and learners	INTERACTIVE MODE Tutor and students	SEARCH MODE Tutor and learners
Informing, instructing, telling	Dialogue, discussion	Inquire into a problem and discover a solution
Giving instructions Demonstration Lecture Video or film Pictures or diagrams Slides/film strip Reporting DVD/radio Dictation Reading Handouts Debate Display Theatre Introducing people, e.g. guest speakers	Buzz group Discussion group Role play Drama Interview Pairs Tutorials Brain storming Quiz Question & Answer Games Rote learning Flash cards Case studies Seminar Workshop	Problem solving exercises Discovery Questionnaire Reference library Project Assignment Research Worksheets Survey Field work/field trips Investigation Experiments Comprehension Essay Visits or outings

Selecting Training Methods/Activities

Your choice of training method is often related to your own individual style.  However, there are some ‘rules’ you might like to consider.  These relate to two aspects:

–    the type of outcome you want your learners to achieve.

–    the number of learners you have to train.

When you come to choose your training activity it is logical that you make the mode and level of objective you are seeking to achieve the basis of your choice, for example, the most appropriate way to learn a motor skill is through demonstration and individual practice.

Strategies appropriate to large groups are:

• Lecture
• Demonstration
• Discussion
• Debate
• Question and Answer
• Video or DVD.

Strategies appropriate to small groups are:

• Seminar
• Workshop
• Games
• Quiz
• Brainstorming or mind showering
• Buzz groups
• Field trip
• Role play
• Ice Breaker
• Simulation
• Case study

Strategies appropriate to individual work are:

• Project
• Assignment
• Tutorial
• Open learning
• Distance learning
• Online learning/e-learning.

When your objective is to teach a physical SKILL, choose from:

• Demonstration
• Discovery method
• Individual practice with workbooks

When your objective is to impact KNOWLEDGE, choose from:

• Case study
• Discovery method
• Discussion
• Lectures
• Private study and reading
• Programmed instruction
• Projects
• Tutorials

When your objective is to change ATTITUDES, choose from:

• Case study
• Discussion
• Games
• Role play
• Simulation
• Tutorials

 

Managing Difficult Situations

No matter how hard you try to maintain a relaxed atmosphere, difficult situations may arise from time to time.

Just the idea of tension or conflict in a class can be nerve racking.  It may help to be prepared with a well rehearsed phrase.  Here are examples you might find useful.

• I can hear that you disagree. Let’s list the arguments for and against on the board after the coffee break?
• Thank you for that Ian.  What do you think about that Angela?
• Please keep discussion of party politics to the break
• I’d like to move on now to …
• If you were to come to a compromise what would it be?
• Does any one in the class have a different point of view to those expressed so far?