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STRUCTURING A TRAINING PROGRAM - Coggle Diagram
STRUCTURING A TRAINING PROGRAM
What’s involved in structuring a training program
Determining the sequence of topics and activities
Planning the opening and closing
Checking the timing
Identifying the visuals, media, and training aids for each point in the program
Preparing a detailed agenda that includes estimated times for each program segment
Identifying the materials that need to be developed or obtained
Determining the sequence
To consider when developing the sequence
People learn by building on what they already know
It’s worth repeating that people need to feel safe in the learning environment before they are able to take risks
Variety is the spice of life and of training program
For the program to flow seamlessly, with one segment moving effortlessly into the next, the order of content and activities needs to make sense
Sequence Schemes
Priority
Familiar to unfamiliar
Easy to Challenging
Logical progression
General to specificic
Comfortable to risky
Simple to complex
Planning the opening and closing
Opening
Give learners an overview of the workshop
Establish ground rules
Provide logistical information
Closing
Include an activity that reinforces they key learning points
-Provide an opportunity for learners to ask questions
-Decide how to help learners make a commitment to action
-Include a brief activity that helps people feel sense of accomplishment for their hard work
-Determine what else participants need to know or do before they leave
Checking the timing
Find out if more time can be made available
Consider eliminating one or more of the learning objectives
Consider splitting off some of the objectives into a separate training program
Consider other delivery methods for some of the content
Replace some of the activities
Use pre-work and between-session assignments
Identifying visuals, media, and training aids
-Slides: can be used to illustrate concepts, present drawings, provide instruction, summarize key learning points, etc
-Flip charts: can be used to capture ideas and key points, provide ongoing reminders/quick references, etc
-Whiteboard: can be used to write with erasable marking pens
-Video: can be used to add interest to training program, kick off discussions
-Audio: can be used to illustrate points, provide content, trigger discussions
-Props: can be used to liven up training, increase understanding, help learners practice new skills
-Handouts: include any written materials the trainer gives to participants before, during, and at the end of training
-Poster and pictures: attractive and interesting visuals
Preparing a preliminary agenda
-Make sure that everything flows smoothly
-Make sure that every topic and activity has a clear purpose linked to the objectives
-Double-check the timing and make adjustments so that breaks do not fall in awkward places
-Make sure that you’ve identified the visual, media, and training aids that the trainer will use at each point in the workshop
To prepare an agenda
segment
Determine where the trainer will need to make transition and
note the transitions on the list
Indicate where breaks and lunch will fall
Add start/stop times for each segment
Indicate where visuals, media, or training aids will be used
List the topics and activities in order, grouping into workshop