The Teaching the Art of Training, Module1: Delivery Skills class is suited for those at the beginning of their trainer careers; the Teaching the Art of Training, Module2: Design Skills is geared towards those trainers with some experience who want to expand their knowledge and skills.

Completion of both training modules satisfies the adult education standard for ECSATA’s Trainer Credential.

Class Descriptions:

Teaching the Art of Training, Module 1: Delivery Skills  

This training course is designed to provide new or emerging trainers with the basic skills needed to provide training to adults. Upon completion, participants will be well equipped to deliver pre-designed training curriculums. The course will help participants identify and explain the concepts and components of a training experience; articulate and implement effective adult learning strategies; describe the competencies necessary for being effective trainers; use various facilitation techniques and methods when delivering training; know a variety of communication techniques that encourage learning; effectively use audio-visual techniques; and identify their personal areas for strength and development.
 

Teaching the Art of Training, Module 2: Design Skills  

This training is intended for trainers who have experience training, but limited experience designing content-based training curriculums. Upon completion, participants will be well equipped to:  explain the theory of adult learning and the elements of a training design; identify their own learning styles and understand the impact of those preferences on training design; assess learner needs and develop appropriate learning objectives; use a wide variety of techniques, methods, and strategies to meet training objectives; design effective trainings using knowledge of the learning cycle and various levels of design; and apply elements of training to a specific topic to begin a design for future use.

Upcoming Class Schedule:

• Both modules I and II are currently scheduled as a pre-conference tract at the MLFCCA Week of the Provider Conference on May 2nd at Cragun’s Resort at Brainerd, MN.  Find more information at http://www.mlfcca.org/wkprov.htm or download the brochure.

• "Effective Practices for Online Professional Development"  Training of Trainers class will be starting May 2008.
  The Early Childhood and School Age Trainers Association (ECSATA), in collaboration with the Minnesota Child Care Resource & Referral Network’s Eager-to-Learn online education program is proud to announce a special training on Internet-based distance education.

  Download the flyer and registration.
  
    Effective Practices of Online Learning Classroom   (password information will be required).