Course Outline

     How to Use This Guide
Session One: Course Overview
Session Two: Preparing to Learn
     Pre-Assignment Review
     Individual Reflection
Session Three: Understanding Learning
     The Trainer’s Role
     Personal Skill Identification
Session Four: Competencies for Adult Educators
     Questionnaire
     Making Connections
Session Five: Accommodating
     Learning Preferences
     The Learning Process
     Preparing a Plan
 Learning Styles
Session Six: Increasing Your Expertise
     Learning and Motivation
     Design Considerations
     Changing Points of View
Session Seven: Using Existing Materials
     Customizing Courseware
     Copyright Considerations
     Over-Plan and Over-Prepare
Session Eight: Managing the Stress of Training
     Easy De-Stressing Techniques
     Building Resilience
     De-Stressing in Class
Session Nine: Planning a Workshop
     Preparing the Essentials
     Planning for Success
     Anticipating Challenges
Session Ten: Preparing Visual Aids
Session Eleven: Your Role as an Effective Communicator
     Leading a Discussion
     Making Connections
Session Twelve: Questioning as a Training Technique
Session Thirteen: Kirkpatrick’s Levels of Evaluation
     Level One: Reaction
     Level Two: Knowledge Evaluation
     Level Three: Transfer of Learning
     Level Four: Impact Evaluation
     Skill Application
Session Fourteen: On-the-Job Support
Session Fifteen: Dealing with Difficult Situations
Session Sixteen: Training in Different Forums
     In Person or Not?
     Limitations and
     Considerations
Session Seventeen: Team Teaching
     What is Team Teaching?
     Co-Facilitation Inventory
Session Eighteen: Training Preparation
Session Nineteen: Training Presentations
     Recommended Reading List
     Post-Course Assessment
     Pre- and Post-Assessment Answer Keys
     Personal Action Plan