Welcome to The Trainer's Resource Page
This Section is for practitioners that have enrolled on the Train the Trainers Course to deliver Modules 1,2 and 3. It Provides downloads of handouts and other resources and links to the Trainer's Forums in Moodle.
To be able to teach each module effectively it is necessary to have spent sufficient time to fully familiarise yourself with the programme and the course content. The course content includes the material that is included in the module pages and Moodle content.
Becoming an Effective Trainer
Responsibilities of the Trainer
Setting the initial mood of the group: It is for the trainer to make the training classroom welcoming and set the tone for the forthcoming event.
Creating an effective climate for learning. Manage the physical environment as best you can to ensure the groups physical comfort. Constantly monitor the group for signs of disengagement or fatigue and be prepared to deal with difficult or disruptive members.
Motivate students to participate in the learning process
Be accepting of comments, avoid getting defensive.
Offer yourself as a resource - invite people to follow up discussions with you after the training e.g. in the discussion forums in Moodle or via e-mail, if you have further reading or suggestions to assist a person or group offer to provide this upon request.
Allow for limited debate and/or challenges of the ideas presented.
Discuss how the learning can be applied in real world applications.
Make yourself available at the beginning of breaks and after class to field individual student questions
Always treat the learners with respect
Avoid stereotypes.
Trainer Dos and Don'ts!
DO
Present with a positive mental attitude
Dress appropriately
Be enthusiastic
Be energetic
Avoid excessive slang and vernacular
Speak clearly
Practice what you preach
Be aware of your body language
Be prepared well ahead of the event
Be sensitive to individual and group needs, views and experiences
Acknowledge learners
Use your sense of humor
Be respectful
Be accessible,approachable and responsive
Be flexible but also maintain your schedule
DON'T
Be too formal
Be a know it all
Be unprepared
Talk down to learners
Be distracting
Loose control
Catch people unprepared
Be afraid to say you do not know
Avoid eye contact
Common Mistakes:
Poor first impression
No objectives
Dull, dry and boring delivery
Being frozen in one spot
Weak eye contact
Poor visual aids
Weak close
No humor
Poor preparation
No audience involvement
No enthusiasm or conviction
Poor facial expression