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TIPS FOR MASTER TRAINERS/ Facilitators

A Presentation by

Dr. Bhagbanprakash

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Preparation for Training

• Training Need Analysis

• Organizational analysis,

• Task analysis,

• Individual analysis,

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Checklist:

Black/White board and chalks or markers and thick markers. Display board. cello tape, scissors, chart papers, felt pens, stapler, paper and

other such stationery items must be kept handy. Projection screen Television and video cassette player, computer, wherever

available. Drinking water for trainees and trainers. A question box, where trainees could put their questions which

they do not feel free enough to ask or have no time to ask.

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IMPLEMENTATION Schedule classes, facilities and participants. Physical conditions and environment.Seating arrangement for interface.Schedule and note for trainers.

5National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI)

See only = 30%

Hear and See = 50%

Hear, See and Talk = 70%

Hear, See, Talk and Do = 90%

Hear only = 20%

How People Learn:

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Teacher

Student

Trainer

Trainee

Facilitator

Participant

THREE DIFFERENT STYLES OF DELIVERY

Know when to use which time (teacher/trainer/facilitator)

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A Master Trainer is not

• A lecturer• More important than everyone else• Necessarily an expert• The centre of attention• An arbiter

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Master Trainer Characteristics

• Sensitive• Friendly, articulate • Sense of humour• Good listener• Tactful, Watchful• Good sense of timing• Flexible, open minded• Resourceful and creative• Motivating

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SOME USEFUL TRAINING METHODS Brainstorming : A technique for stimulating & eliciting a basketful of new ideas and angles on the given issue for debate and evaluation.

Free Group Discussions : A group discussion in which topics & direction are largely controlled by members, not trainer, can be problem centered also.

Group Projects : A practical group exercise or individual activity involving investigation of a problem and often conducted in the field.

Focus Group Discussion: Provides excellent opportunity to study group dynamics and get feedback on perception, belief and behaviour.

Case Study : An in-depth analysis of problems, real or simulated, for trainees to identify problems or suggest solutions. Frequently used to indicate the description of a situation, which is used as a basis for study and discussion.

Role Play: It is a simulation where trainees act out roles in imaginary or real situation for deeper analysis.

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DEALING WITH BEHAVIOURAL CHALLENGES

The Monopoliser or Non-Stop Talker : Interrupt and ask for the view of others. The Interrupter: Ask to hold opinion & allow the other trainee to complete. The Rambler: Strays off subject. Ask questions to bring back to subject. The Whisperer: Distracts group. Ask to share ideas with group and not with individual. The Silent One: Provide opportunity and encourage to participate. Personal Question: Tell to talk to you personally.

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"I cannot teach anybody anything, I can only make them think." Socrates

"I never teach my pupils; I only attempt to provide the conditions in which they can learn."

Albert Einstein

"Live as if your were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever." Gandhi

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