Instructor Development Academy

An intensive, four-day program for corporate trainers and part-time instructors

About This Program (CPE 6007)

This intensive week-long program focuses on improving one’s ability to teach others. You will be asked to bring information about a current training need or situation to the program. This will become the focus of hands-on application exercises, ensuring that you won’t just learn “about” what you are taught; you can also learn how to apply concepts to your own situation. You will be videotaped and observed, receiving constructive feedback from your peers and program instructors. The combination of realistic exercises and focused feedback can provide all participants’ organizations with immediate benefits. Learning activities will also be supplemented by self-paced, online Micro Lessons.

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for new instructors involved in teaching adults, corporate educators, part-time trainers, subject matter experts, or others charged with the responsibility of delivering training programs in their organizations. Anyone interested in becoming a training and development professional could also benefit from this program.

You Can Learn To

• build competencies in designing and presenting training programs that get results
• translate adult learning theory to aid in the presentation of practical, useful training and development programs
• elevate the impact of training by enhancing learner motivation, targeting high-priority areas for training, and increasing the transfer of learning to the job
• build skills in delivering training, using a wide variety of instructional methods
• develop the relationships that constitute the core of a “learning community”

Outline

Understanding the Adult Learner

• Adult learning style and principles
• Learner characteristics and attributes
• Instructor characteristics
• Variables in the adult learning process

Instructional Style

• Communication principles and skills
• Establishing credibility
• Creating instructional objectives
• Planning for the “first five minutes”

Instructional Techniques

• Minipresentations: Practicing for the “first five minutes”
• Interpersonal-style assessment and applications
• Creating a positive learning environment
• Motivational elements of learning

Instructional Tools and Learning Activities

• Effective icebreakers and opening exercises
• Planning and leading an opening exercise
• Basics of instructional design
• Using questions effectively

Leading and Facilitating in the Classroom

• Building the confidence to make a presentation
• Planning and leading a Q&A session
• Methods of instruction

Personal Skills Enhancement / Technology Boot camp

• Computer lab open for use
• Video equipment available

Managing the Learning Environment

• Creating a positive learning environment
• Dealing with difficult participants and situations
• Preparing and leading small groups
• Cooperative learning strategies

Individual Presentations

• Videotaped sessions
• Peer review and feedback

Instructional Strategies and Tips

• Effective use of technology
• Learner and program evaluation

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