“Train-the-Trainer”Offering Great

Instruction

Workshop Goals

Understand a variety of learning styles

Develop goals, objective & manageable lesson plans

Learn variety of presentation tips & techniques

VARK Learning Styles

Different Learning Styles: VARK Visual Learning (learn by seeing) Auditory Learning (learn by hearing) Reading/writing (learn by processing

text) Kinesthetic Learning (learn by doing) Multimodal (multiple learning

preferences)

VARK Learning Styles

Visual Learning Visual learners learn by seeing Effective Presentation Techniques:

Videos, slides, graphs, charts Lecturers may use hands gesture and vivid,

descriptive language

VARK Learning Styles

Auditory Learning Aural learners learn by hearing Effective Presentation Techniques:

Discussion, lectures, record class lectures Lecturers should ask questions, ask for

discussion to engage aural learners.

VARK Learning Styles

Reading/Writing Learning Read/Write learners learn by reading and

through note-taking. Effective Presentation Techniques:

Handouts, flyers, textbooks, notes Lecturers should try and speak in fluid,

coherent sentences with much attention to language and words.

Lecturers may distribute class notes and/or handouts

VARK Learning Styles

Kinesthetic Learning Kinesthetic learners learn through hands-

on practice; they learn by “doing.” Tours, hands-on approaches, field trips,

role-playing Lecturers should use real-life examples,

provide practice exercises or examples

VARK Learning Styles

Multimodal Learning Multimodal learners learn in a variety of

ways. They may be equally strong learners in

several different areas. Effective Presentation Techniques:

Incorporate a wide variety of styles; lectures, slides and visual aids, hands-on practice

Presentation & Practice

Do a “walk-through” prior to class

Practice your own examples

Remember, students are not your “audience,” but are active participants in their own learning!

Planning & Preparation:

Goals, Objectives & Activities Objectives drive content

Have clear, concrete goals & objectives in mind

Be Realistic

Tangible evidence of learning

Articulate those goals & objectives to students

• Specific

address specifics not vague generalities •Measurable

be able to evaluate/measure the skill/knowledge•Action

specify action/activity they will actually do•Realistic

make it achievable•Timeframe

specify a timeframe if possible

Planning & Preparation:

Developing Objectives

• By the end of the 1 ½ hr class, you will be able to use Excel to create a simple spreadsheet, use basic math functions, save and print.

Planning & Preparation:

Developing ObjectivesGood Examples:

• To have learners understand the basics of using the Internet

• To be able to use Word effectively to create documents.

Bad Examples

Goals & Objectives:Examples Goals & Objectives for “Intro to Internet” class.

“By the end of class, students will be able to…”

Goal:

Objectives:

Activities:

Planning & Preparation:Less is More

Keep it Simple!

Avoid overwhelming students with too much information

The basics

Good training presentation is mastery of:

• communicating information clearly

• communicating effectively with

learners

• managing the room

Presentation Techniques:

Presentation Techniques:

Make eye contact

Be aware of body language

Get students involved

Be flexible

Be interactive

Be prepared

Be engaging

Presentation Techniques: Interact with Students Introduce yourself & ask students to

introduce themselves

Encourage questions

Reassure students

Don’t hide behind your presentation

Presentation Techniques: Communicating Ideas Effectively Break down the task

Be Specific

Avoid jargon

Involve the group

Use a variety of mediums

Summarize

Presentation Techniques: Hands-on Learning

Provide real-life examples

Allow students time to repeat a task several times

Walk the room

Presentation Techniques: Summarize

Ask for additional questions

Summarize content of class

Evaluate achievement of goals & objectives

Evaluation

Ask students for feedback either verbally or written

Adaptability:Self-evaluate the class

Flexibility: Make adjustments if needed

Professional Tools WebJunction

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Hennepin County Librarywww.hclib.org/pub/events/Classes.cfm

Phoenix Public Librarywww.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/sltopics.