MHR 733 Chapter 6: Chapter 6 - Off the Job Training Methods.docx
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Instructional methods techniques to convey training content within training program (lecture, discussion, role play) Lecture trainers organize the content to be learned & present it orally w/ little trainee involvement. Large # of info. transferred to trainee in short period at min. cost. Hearing same message, repetition, emphasize, followed by instructional methods. Disadvantage: not effective for skills/attitude , don"t absorb all info. , no connection. Need to know what you want to do & how much info. you need to impart (gather & arrange info. ) Include stories, graphs, videos, presentations, q&a, cases, humour etc. (have breaks) No more than 6 major points presented during each half of lecture (practice) Allows two-way communication btwn. the trainer/trainee (and the group) Helps trainee recognize what they don"t know, but should. Allows trainees to share ideas & derive wisdom. Opportunity for trainees to get answers to ques. another. Trainees get advice on matters which concern them. Exchange of ideas to develop critical thinking (interpersonal skills)