Key Competencies of Effective Trainers
-Zohra mehnaz
Key Competencies in 2 areas
Designing Training
Effective Trainer Delivering Training
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Delivering Training
Designing Training 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
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Needs Assessment Curriculum Design Instructional Material Technology Integration Design Evaluation Preparation
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
Familiarization with Learners Clear Objectives Learning Environment Diverse Delivery Techniques Constant Unambiguous Feedback Engagement & Motivation Appropriate Conduct Outcomes Evaluation
Designing Training
Needs Assessment
Determines training problem
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Identifies target population characteristics
Defines learning intervention to solve the problem
Designing Training
Curriculum Design Uses a variety of techniques to determine instructional content of a curriculum or program
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Designing Training
Instructional Material • Selects, modifies, and/or creates appropriate instructional material for a given project
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Designing Training
Technology Integration • Analyzes the characteristics and benefits associated with existing and emerging technologies • Integrates existing and emerging technologies appropriately to achieve learning goals
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Designing Training
Design Evaluation • Proactively identifies and applies appropriate evaluation techniques, such as: ▫ usability testing ▫ formative evaluation
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Designing Training
Preparation • Effective trainers review participant and instructor material prior to delivery
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Familiarization with Learners Get to know the learners
Understand learners’ needs
Vary delivery style to fit the learners needs 10
Developing Training
Developing Training
Clear Objectives • Ensures learners know and understand the overall objectives of the course
• Clearly communicates the learning objectives to learners
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Developing Training
Learning Environment • Establishes a learning environment in which learners feel safe to try new skills and behaviors • Manages environment by scheduling events and selecting facilities conducive to learning
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Diverse Delivery Techniques • Uses various learning delivery strategies to match the diversity in the audience’s needs and learning styles
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Developing Training
Constant Unambiguous Feedback • Provides feedback on learners’ performance • During and after training
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Developing Training
Engagement & Motivation • Uses a variety of means, techniques/strategies, and skills to
actively engage and motivate participants
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Developing Training
Appropriate Conduct • Constantly advances professional knowledge and skills • Demonstrates appropriate understanding of course content • Complies with established ethical, legal, and social standards • Dresses appropriately
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Developing Training
Outcomes Evaluation • Ensures learning objectives are met through assessment of learners’ knowledge
• Monitors the impact of training to ensure effective results
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