The training information in this issue is adapted from BLR’s audio presentation, Training the Trainer.
Guidance
Trainees can work with this exercise to begin to plan an actual training session. The trainer of the “train the trainer” session should stress to trainees that the plans they make are not set in stone; however, the exercise may in fact lead to a real-life training session.
The exercise takes trainees through the process of designing a training session, step by step. Trainers can facilitate the exercise by reexplaining steps or defining key terms, such as “objectives” or “proficiency demonstrations.” Trainers may show how they would complete the exercise to design a “train the trainer” session or another session.
Questions 1through 7 each focus on a step in the development process, from assessing training needs and listing objectives to developing contents and methods of evaluation. Question 8 asks trainees to review their work by examining it to see if objectives have been met.
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Question 8 also illustrates the key point that all aspects of a training session should help trainees to meet the stated objectives of the session. Make sure that trainees understand this concept.
When trainees have completed the written exercise, reassemble the group for a discussion. You may ask each trainee to present his or her idea for training. Discuss key points, such as stating objectives and designing exercises. The trainer or other trainees may play the role of consultant, offering useful advice.
Make sure that each trainee has completed the exercise and offers some input during the discussion.
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It can be a great advantage if you have trainers who can develop their own training content. But sometimes that’s just not practical—timewise or moneywise. But you still need training content on safety, ethics, sexual harassment, the FMLA, the ADA, and other topics that are appropriate for your organization.
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SCORM
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