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“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
http://webjunction.org Go to “Learning Center”
Library Support Staff www.librarysupportstaff.com/ed4you.html
Other Library WebsitesAllen County Public Librarywww.acpl.lib.in.us/ssh/classes.html
Hennepin County Librarywww.hclib.org/pub/events/Classes.cfm
Phoenix Public Librarywww.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/sltopics.
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