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