ADL 139 - Train the Trainer 1
Course Description
What are the characteristics of an outstanding trainer? Throughout this workshop, explore the key skills and techniques that result in successful face-to-face training. Learn how to establish a positive learning environment. Use a variety of training techniques, and ensure that individual and group needs are met. Demonstrate your new skills through practice presentations. Be prepared for an active and engaging experience. This workshop is intended for workplace trainers and adult and continuing education instructors.
Course Details
By completion of this course, successful students will be able to:
- Describe the characteristics of an outstanding trainer
- Recognize how adults learn best
- Identify different learning styles and adapt training, as necessary
- Explore and implement a variety of training techniques
- Increase learner engagement and participation during practice presentations
- Establish a positive learning environment
Notes
Formerly: ADL 116 Train the Trainer
This course (ADL 139: Trainer the Trainer 1) has replaced BMC 134: Tools for Training.
Attendance is mandatory for all three days.
Applies Towards the Following Program(s)
- Certificate in Adult Learning specializing in Adult and Community Education : Optional Courses
- Certificate in Adult Learning specializing in Career and Academic Advising : Optional Courses
- Certificate in Adult Learning specializing in e-Learning : Optional Courses
- Certificate in Adult Learning specializing in Workplace Learning : Optional Courses
- Certificate in Career Development and Academic Advising : Optional Courses
Ewa Wasniewski, PhD, MEd, BEd, BPE, has been working as a teacher, instructor, and curriculum developer for over 15 years. She has been part of several different projects that have created credit and non-credit programming for post-secondary, GOA and professional organizations. Ewa's area of specialization is educational psychology focusing on educational technologies and their impact on teaching and learning. She has taught may undergraduate and graduate courses as well as lead professional development workshops on teaching and development including leadership, mentorship, and curriculum development. On a personal note, you can often spot Ewa out and about with her two Chow Chows enjoying city or mountain parks.