Train the trainer

OBJECTIVES OF THE SEMINAR
  • To increase professionalism of the trainers while at the same time helping them acquire techniques of group animation and behavioural techniques to observe in order to act efficiently in all circumstances
  • To teach them to evaluate well the knowledge and the aptitudes of each participant
  • To help them take into account the laws of the pedagogy of adults
  • To give elements to build a seminar and to articulate the various modules well
  • To show them how to write a training manual
  • To help them to develop exercises and effective teaching supports
  • To teach them the techniques of communication allowing to pass on a message efficiently, and to stimulate its memorising
  • To learn to use well audio visual means
  • To incite them to follow-up and implement the acquired techniques
PROGRAM OF THE SEMINAR
  • Introduction
    • The laws of adult learning
    • The behavioural rules to observe
    • Traps and pitfalls to be avoided
  • The development of a training scheme
    • Analysing training needs
    • Evaluation the knowledge and aptitudes of participants
    • Determination the contents of training
  • The structure of the seminar and the articulation of the various modules
  • Drafting a syllabus
  • The preparation and the means of teaching support
    • How to develop and apply efficient exercises, case studies and tests
    • Video-taped role plays
    • Group discussion
  • How to animate a training in an efficient manner
    • The various styles of animation
    • How to determine the style of optimal animation according to the matter, the objectives of the seminar and the characteristics of each participant
    • The basic techniques to activate a group
    • The motivation techniques
    • The involvement techniques
    • The art of asking the right question
  • Principal techniques of communication to pass on a message efficiently
  • How to stimulate listening and participation
    • How to ensure a good comprehension of messages
    • The techniques to stimulate memorising
  • How to reinforce one’s charisma and one’s capacity to convince
  • How to adapt to the different types of participants
    • The different profiles of participants
    • How to identifty them
    • How to handle them
  • The use of the audio visuals
    • The overhead projector
    • The videoprojector
    • The flip chart
    • The camera
    • The video tape recorder
    • Other didactic means of support
  • Handling difficult situations
    • How to answer difficult or inopportune questions
    • Recommendations to face participants who are nervous, not attentive,  indifferent or negative
  • Evaluating the effect of seminars and trainings
  • Ensuring efficient training follow-up