Adult Learning Techniques:
A Two-Day Crash Course in Trainer Effectiveness

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More and more, individuals with subject matter expertise (SME) are being asked to train others on what they know. This is the good news.  The bad news is that these content experts are not always expert in adult learning techniques.  Their sessions can be dry, dull, and lecture based. Ironically, even "dazzling" presenters can be poor trainers if their approach isn't learner-centered. In this two-day accelerated effectiveness program, participants will learn important tips and techniques for ensuring their training is geared to the needs of adult learners and that participants come away from their sessions energized and with new skills to apply back on the job. 

Code: TNR385,  CEUs: 1.2, UoP: 1.0

Length:  Two 8-hour session

Instructor:  Hanken

Who should attend: Employees responsible for training who would like to move beyond the lecture-based format to ensure that their sessions are participant-centered, interactive, and provide a platform for true skill development.

Benefits:

• Training that is geared to adult learners.

• Training that achieves its objectives.

• Increased confidence in your effectiveness as a trainer.

• Maximum training payoff to your customer.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this program, you will be able to:

• Identify adults' preferred learning styles.

• Set measurable course objectives.

• Create lesson plans using adult learning strategies. 

• Demonstrate effective adult participation techniques.

• Apply descriptive language to trigger the senses.

• Frame questions to encourage learning, participation, and application.

• Enable adults to facilitate their own learning.

• Evaluate training effectiveness.

Program Outline:

1. Introduction and icebreaker

2. Developing a training session for adult learners

   1. Understanding the adult learner

      1. The purpose of training

      2. What works with adults

   2. Planning a presentation for adult learners

      1. Targeting objectives

      2. Developing training strategy

   3. Use of adult learning techniques

      1. Participant-centered activities

      2. Ensuring interactivity

      3. Effective questioning

   4. Developing effective visual aids, workbooks, and reference materials

3. Conducting the training session

   1. The importance of facilitation

   2. Handling visual aids and audio-visual equipment

4. The importance of feedback and continuous improvement

5. Action planning--pulling it all together for your next session

6. Essential Resources

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BRING THIS TRAINING TO YOUR SITE!

Any AGTS class can be customized and brought on-site to your organization.

For more information on this option call 480-967-7544, x3 (800-970-1270, x3 outside the Phoenix Metro area) or email Custom Training Specialist.

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