MAKE ADULT LEARNING
COME TO LIFE
(a one-day workshop)
A unique one-day intermediate workshop to sharpen and refine your training skills. Learn to use a variety of creative techniques effectively.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
At the end of the training, you will be able to:
- Receive a resource to assess trainer skills against 100 benchmarks
- Use "discovery" learning techniques to build retention
- Use adult learning techniques effectively
- Use 5 adult learning techniques to process activities for maximum learning
- Use simulations, exercises, inventories, tests, games and puzzles effectively
- Start with a sizzle and conclude creatively
WORKSHOP CONTENT
Unit 1: Adult Learning Techniques
- Strong preferences of adult learners
- How to build retention
- Don't waste the first 10 minutes
- Do's and don'ts of "discovery" learning
- Many uses for name badges
- Make training less boring
- Get results through creativity and accelerated learning techniques
Unit 2: Process Learning Activities For Full Impact
- How to use 5 adult learning steps
- How to partner and use small groups productively
- How to facilitate without interfering
- Balance process and content
Unit 3: Creative Up-To-Date Training Techniques
- Use quick puzzles and games effectively
- Use simulations and exercises to teach specific points
- Use inventories and quizzes to assess skills
- Use case studies and exercises to apply learning
- Brainstorming variations
- Summary and application techniques
Resource: Effective Instruction Tool Kit
- Identify 10 core instructor competencies
- Evaluate current performance against 100 benchmarks
- Identify areas for coaching, feedback and training
- Develop a personal Performance Improvement Plan
- Special inventory for on-the-job trainers
BONUS
The Trainer's Creative Tool Kit
- Use flip charts effectively
- Overhead transparencies: a look at color and form
- Directions to complete all simulations done in the workshop
- Answers to all puzzles and quizzes
- Ice Breakers, ideas
- Creative facilitators tools
CEUs:
This workshop qualifies for .6 of continuing education units.
