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.

1. 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.
2. 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?

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