Attachment 19 Training Methods

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ATTACHMENT 19

Method

Characteristics

A public-speaking-type presentation

Lecture

Effective and efficient with large groups of trainees

Typically used in classroom settings

Body of information that is well-organized, condensed, and

presented in logical steps

Presentation provides periodic pauses for asking and answering

questions to determine trainee comprehension

Conclusion provides a summary of key points.

A presentation in which the exact procedures (skills) are shown in

Demonstration/Practice

step-by-step sequence by the instructor

More effective with small groups of trainees

Limited to laboratory/workshop, OJT, and simulator training, when use

of equipment is involved

Performance of each step and its relationship to the overall procedure

is emphasized by the instructor

Trainee performs the step-by-step procedure under instructor

supervision until proficiency is achieved.

Conversation is guided between trainees, with direction from the

Discussion/Facilitation

instructor or group leader

More effective with small groups of trainees

Typically used in classroom settings

A discussion leader is appointed for each group

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