SayPro SELECTING A TRAINING METHOD

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SELECTING A TRAINING METHOD (117870 SO 1, AC 5)The trainer must select the most appropriate training or facilitation method that relates to the audience and the defined learning outcomes. Training methods serve two purposes:

They provide a means for the learner to learn the specific training content you have compiled for the training.
They keep the learner interested and involved in the training so learning is enhanced.

TYPES OF TRAINING METHODSThe following are the different training methods;

Case Study: Learners are given information about a solution and directed to come to decisions or solve a problem concerning the situation. Can be brief or lengthy.
Demonstration: Learners are shown the correct steps for completing a task, or are shown an example of a correctly completed task.
Group Discussion: The trainer leads the group of learners in discussing a particular topic.
Reading: Written material is used to present new information to learners.
Structured Exercise: Learners take part in an exercise that enables them to practice newly acquired skills.
Trainer Presentation: Trainer orally presents new information to users.
Other: You can have a combination of the above (a “lab” which combines Reading and Structured Exercise) or a hybrid (Trainer Presentation which solicits feedback or reaction from participants).

GENERAL SELECTION CRITERIASelecting the appropriate method for a given scenario requires analyzing the circumstances and determining the “best fit” for the training. Analyze your training by finding the best answer for the following set of questions.

The Learning Objective: Will the method most effectively lead the learner toward the accomplishment of the learning objective?. Answer this question by answering the others.
Learning Outcome: Is the outcome of the objective verbal (memorizing information), behavioral (involving motor skills), cognitive (requiring problem solving), intellectual (relying on concepts/models) or affective (change in attitude)?

The Learners: Does the method take into account the group size, experience levels, learning styles and other special characteristics of the group?

The Practical Requirements: Is the method feasible given the physical environment, time (both preparation and presentation), materials and any cost limitations?

Advantages or Drawbacks
Method	Advantages	Drawbacks
Case Study	Requires active learner involvement Can simulate performance required after training Learning can be observed	Information must be precise and kept up-to-date Need sufficient time to complete Learners can become too interested in case content
Demonstration	Aids understanding and retention Stimulates learners interest Can give learners a model to follow	Must be accurate and relevant to learners Examples require lengthy prep time May be difficult for all to see
Group Discussion	Keeps learners interested and involved Resources can be discovered/shared Learning can be observed	Learning can be confusing or lost Some learners may dominate Time control is more difficult
Reading	Time saved: faster to read than talk Material can be saved for later Insures consistency of information	Can be boring if too long Learners read at different paces Difficult to gauge learning
Structured Exercise	Aids retention Allows practice of new skills in a controlled environment Learners are actively engaged	Requires prep time Difficult to tailor to all learners Needs sufficient class time for completion and feedback
Trainer Presentation	Group stays together on same point Time control is easier Useful for large groups (20+)	Dull without participation Difficult to gauge learning Retention is limited

REMEMBER: In order to select a method for training, you first must identify training objectives, outline the content of the training, then determine which methods would be suitable when measured against the selection criteria. The template below can be used.
1. List training objective
2. Identify actions learners must take to accomplish
3. Review criteria questions:
	A. Type of outcome(s)?
	B. Learner characteristics?	Some novice searchers, some experienced searchers; a combination of inductive (step-by-step) and deductive (concepts)
	C. Practical requirements?
4. Proposed training method(s)

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