Course Overview

What Will Students Learn?

• Demonstrate your understanding of learning styles and how to accommodate all four learning styles in the classroom
• Apply the key principles of effective communication in a workshop setting
• Use a variety of training techniques to stimulate participation
• Develop a plan and prepare for an effective training session
• Explain the different levels of evaluation and when to use each
• Identify advanced interventions for difficult situations
• Put your skills to work for a team presentation

What Topics are Covered?

• Preparing to learn and understanding learning
• Competencies for adult educators
• Accommodating learning preferences
• Increasing your expertise and using existing materials
• Planning a workshop, including preparing visual aids
• Effective communication (incl. questioning)
• Kirkpatrick’s levels of evaluation
• On-the-job support
• Managing stress and dealing with difficult situations
• Training in different forums (i.e. virtual learning)
• Mock training presentations