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Training: It’s a
Jungle Out There
Maggie McGuire Ed.D.
[email protected] Trainer Registry 1032
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Agenda
• Jungle Rules• Introductions and Housekeeping
• How to get your lions and tigers organized- Oh My!
• The Training Plan
• Keeping your head above the canopy
• Targeting objectives and outcomes
• Dealing with Monkey Shines• Understand Participants
• No Lion To Your Self• Closures and Evaluations
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“Jungle Rules”
Turn off your cell phones
Respect your neighbors comments
Participate actively
Take care of yourself
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“Jungle Rules”
These rules can be shared by:
Adding a slide to the power point
Making a sign
Writing it on chart paper, prior to
the workshop
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Keeping Your Head Above The Canopy
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It all begins with ………
Workshop Proposal Form1 What information
should they KNOW about the subject?
2 How are they going to LEARN it?
3 How will you MEASURE their increase in knowledge?
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What information should they KNOW about the subject?
Determine your audience and how they will use the information.
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How are they going to LEARN it?
How much time do you have?
Will you use games straight lecture or a combination of both?
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How will you measure their increase in knowledge?
Paper pencil activityEvaluation gamePre and post test
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How to get your lions and tigers organized-
Oh, My!
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Setting Up Your Jungle
Creating the climate
Organizing Equipment and Materials
Surviving the training
Staying Alive
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Create the Climate
Room arrangementMusicTemperatureFood ??
Organizing Equipment and Materials
The perception that participants have of you is highly dependent on how you present yourself
and your training.
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Create A Facilitator’s Checklist
_____ Icebreakers and evaluation selected ____ Power point prepared or checked for accuracy
(or whatever presentation style is used)
____ Activity materials selected and checked ____ Poems, children’s literature, movie clips, etc.
are selected and secured for training
____ Equipment verified and in working order ____ Chart paper or transparencies are available ____ Table baskets prepared ____ Method for getting handouts to participants
is established ____ ???????????
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Suggestions for
On the tables:Markers Glue sticksPost it notesStampersName tagsCandyPipe cleanersScissors
In the Trainers BagBlank transparenciesVis-à-vis markersScotch tapeExtension cordStaplerDoor prizesMasking tapeChange of clothesaspirin
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Tips for Staying Alive in the JungleArrive earlyMake sure your training bag is stocked.Ensure room is arranged to support your
training.Make sure all participants have a clear
view of the front, screens or media.Make room look inviting.Set a time schedule and stick to it.
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How to Deal With
“Monkey Shines”
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Active
Participation and Motivation
Use games to move your content along.
Never force anyone to participate.
Be willing to lead a game and be an active participant yourself.
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Know Your Audience
• Ask questions about who they are BEFORE you go.
• What is the culture of the area?
• What are their concerns,needs and personal agenda?
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Know Your Audience What is their level
of experience?
What is their level of education?
How many will there be?
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No Lion To Yourself
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Evaluating Session Participants Perspective
How you structure the evaluation will enhance or limit your data.Check sheets require little thoughtToo much writing will discourage
participationLikert scales confuse people
Make your own personal rubrics at http://rubistar.4teachers.org/
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Evaluating Session Trainers Perspective
Reflecting on your day.InnovationsWhat went well?What needs improvementCan you realistically change
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Sooooooooo
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Lesson’s Learned
Train on what you know!Keep a trainers bag packedKeep a list of special things for
each training.Keep a training box for each
training.Invest in wheelsBe flexible
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