NDTHRD2014

DEVELOPING A TRAINERS TOOLKIT

DEVELOPING A TRAINERS TOOLKITIntroductionIn designing a learning workshop we have to remember a number of basic principles. The first is that people learn best by doing rather than listening:

“What I hear, I forgetWhat I see I remember

What I do, I know”Therefore, this toolkit is based on an interactive approach that requires workshop participants to take an active part in learning. The second principle is that, in order to influence behavioural change, it is not sufficient to enhance knowledge by providing information. People’s attitudes have to change, a process that cannot be achieved overnight. People also have to accept and take responsibility for changing their own attitudes and values.Training has therefore, to address the key areas of changing values and attitudes and acquiring knowledge. As people get trained, they get empowered to change their own behaviour.

ADDIER Instructional Design Model Follow the ADDIER Instructional Design Model in creation of the course: Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation, and Revision. The standards below are generally outlined according to the components of the ADDIER model.

ANALYSIS Checklisto Needs Assessment – A needs assessment process has been conducted and

has determined a need for this training. o Previous training evaluations have been reviewed to determine a need for the

training.o The purpose of the training has been identified based on the results of the

needs assessment. o The course is related to and furthers the work of the selected strategic

objective. o The course is listed in the milestones and/or deliverables of the selected

strategic objective capability team/program. o Leadership for the strategic objective was contacted and necessary

approvals obtained

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o Target audience has been properly identified and cleared with appropriate authority

o The most appropriate and effective delivery method has been determined. Instructor led: traditional classroom, video teleconference/webinar/WebEx/; LiveMeeting; Learner directed/self-paced: online/web-based or other method .

o The most appropriate and effective method/process for course creation has been determined and budget has been created.

o Approval for the budget is obtained.ooooo

DESIGN Checklisto The course is competency-based; designed to provide the information

needed to assist participants in achieving the specified competencies. o Specified competencies from a standardized set of competencies are

achieved through this course. o Competencies align with the stated learning objectives for the course. (Only

include competencies that are significantly achieved through the course.)o Objectives are written according to the SMART model.

o S – Specific, simple, and easily understood o M – Measurable against a standard and goals – uses concrete,

observable verbs to describe learner action o A – Achievable; challenging but not impossible o R – Realistic and relevant to what you want to accomplish o T – Time-bound

o The objectives address the significant points covered in the training. o Content not related to the objectives is not included in the course. o Objectives not covered by course content are not included.

o The knowledge, skills, and abilities required to instruct this course are identified.

o Detailed course plan, content outline, or storyboard is developed and presented for internal approval

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DEVELOPMENT Checklisto Visual and auditory components maintain attention of the learner – i.e.

interactive, applicable to real world situations, keeps learners engaged, is relevant to job tasks.

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o Incorporates multiple instructional methods. o Provides opportunity for review of important concepts. o Provides opportunity for evaluation of knowledge and acquisition of skills –

i.e. test items relate to the objectives and are appropriate for the level of training.

o Can be modified and is available for continued use. o Accuracy & Alignment with Objectives –

o Course information matches/satisfies the objectives. o Contains correct and current information. o Contains correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

o Formatting & Text of slides are as per the standardso Background and Colour combinations suits the audience and environmento Graphics and animation are relevant, appropriate and purposeful.o Length and organization of presentation is logical and connecting the

audience.o The course contains materials to be used by participants in the course. o Content tests to address the material covered in the course and assess

participant understanding of the course content is availableo Does the evaluation of participant learning to be conducted through

demonstration of tasks or skills related to the course that are observed and rated by the instructor.

o The course includes a participant survey that includes the following: o Each learning objective is listed as an item on the evaluation to

determine if each was effectively achieved.o The course includes a participant survey that includes the following:

Increased participant knowledge or skill Usefulness for the participant’s job/response role Effectiveness of the trainer or facilitator Effectiveness of the materials Effectiveness of format or delivery method Participant overall rating and additional comments

o The length of the session or course is appropriately based on the amount of information covered, with consideration for the amount of time needed for discussion and activities

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IMPLEMENTATION ChecklistGroup exercise to develop the checklist.

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EVALUATION Checklisto Level 1 Reaction evaluation sheeto Level 2 Learning Evaluation Test or other method criteria sheeto Level 3 Application of learning evaluation methodology sheeto Level 4 Impact monitoring scheme explanatory worksheet

REVISION Checklisto Course revision timeline is establishedo Revision committee / authority is identified and formally communicatedo Revisions are done on time and necessary changes are madeo Document control procedure is followed and all earlier versions are recalled

and necessary action as per the procedure is taken.ooooo

Notes

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IMPLEMENTATION RESOURCE Checklist

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EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST

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