Designing Training Modules

The Process
by: Ruth Dickstein Living the Future 4 April 25, 2002

Completed Modules
Reference 18 modules completed 5 to be developed/completed Software 13 modules completed 5 job aids instead of instruction 7 to be developed/completed

Practical Advice
Plan of Presentation: 1/3 presentation + 2/3 participation =

Emphasize the NEED TO KNOW Rather than NICE TO KNOW

Good teaching

Underlying Assumptions
Basics in adult learning theory incorporated Modules were developed with full recognition of who was being trained and why Modules had to adhere to specified time allotment

Objectives Write objectives

Develop Test List: What to teach How to teach

Instructors Manual

Validate/ Evaluate

Create Job Aids/Handouts

Write lesson Plan

Writing Objectives
Task statement Conditions under which the task is performed Standards describing how well task performed

Writing Objectives
From Catalog Module
Given a list of library materials, the employee will search the SABIO catalog by author, title, keyword will successfully retrieve location, call number and status information for 90% or more of the library materials on test list.

From Excel Module

Given a list of tasks, the employee will use an Excel spreadsheet to:
enter text into a cell and change formatting enter numbers into a cell and change formatting enter a formula into a cell.

The employee will complete all tasks at a 95% level.

Writing Objectives
Task Statement Conditions under which the task is performed Standards describing how well task performed
The employee will search the SABIO catalog by author, title, keyword Given a list of library materials

pass at 90% or above

Develop the Test

Aligns with objectives

Ask yourself: will the lesson enable students to be successful in the test?

As lesson plan progresses, test may be modified Important to test the test

List Tasks

Open SABIO

Select Catalog Select Author Search

Open Extended Citation Type Authors name:

Review Record

Select authors name

Select Teaching Method

Short Lecture Demonstration Observation Games Role Play Check List Exercises

Develop Lesson Plan

Include:

Teaching Objectives Opening activity Time allocation Specific instructions on what to ask students, order of instruction, cautions, teaching points, Screen shots

Remember: Write for someone else to teach.

Job Aids/Handouts
Checklists Examples Flowcharts Dictionary Directions Caution: Select content carefully - too much wont be used

Instructors Manual
Preparation instructions for Instruction Includes:
Room Set-up Preparation to be completed a week ahead List of Handouts (job aides, exercises, tests) Computer preparations What to write on flip charts

Validate and Evaluation

Test instruction, tests and handout before you teach Identify difficulties, confusions, gaps Modify Teach Evaluate