Attachment 19 Training Methods cont'd

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ATTACHMENT 19

Method

Characteristics

Provides for use of case studies

Discussion/Facilitation

(Continued)

Provides opportunity for trainees to observe, listen, and actively

participate in the learning activity.

Instructor asks specific questions of different trainees (not always those

Oral Questioning

who volunteer the answer) to increase interaction and control the pace

of the training

Permits direct interaction between the instructor and trainees

Appropriate to all settings

Samples trainee comprehension of the material.

Trainees assume roles (responsibilities) in a real or simulated job

Role Playing

environment

Develops an understanding of roles and the importance they play in the

job environment

Permits instructor observation of trainee attitudes, philosophies, and

personality traits

Appropriate to all settings except self-pacing

Effective in learning team member functions and team response

coordination

Particularly effective during exercises and drills.

Trainees experience actual job environment

Walk-Through

Used to facilitate trainees' transition from learning in a simulated

environment to application in the job environment

Limited to a discussion of action steps within the actual job

environment

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