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Acknowledgements Preface List of Acronyms Introduction Chapter 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Introduction to training Training Needs Assessment and Analysis Developing training objectives Determining and organizing critical content Selecting training methods Training Aids Selecting trainees and trainers Implementing a training Logistics and Administration of a training 7 9 12 14 17 22 23 25 27 29 30 33 3 4 5 6
10. Components of a training report 11. Evaluation of a training 12. Follow up of trainees Appendices 1. 2. TNA Questionnaire Training Program Evaluation form
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
he AIM Programme wishes to acknowledge the following people and organisations for their support in developing this training handbook.
Wilberforce Mutya Musolo for spearheading the development of this hand book. Emily Katarikawe and Michelle Bordeu from AIMs Partnership Support team for their contribution in developing the materials for this handbook. AIM acknowledges the contribution of Katherine Shields of World Education in Boston for the technical assistance provided. Some sessions were adapted from materials developed by World Education Inc, Communications for Basic Services (UNICEF, Nairobi), Senior Tech Center, International Training Centre of the ILO, and National Training Partnership.
PREFACE
ne of the first African countries to respond proactively to the HIV/AIDS epidemic, Uganda has become a model for other nations around the world in the fight against HIV/AIDS. In the last decade, marked progress has been made in the development of sustained education, prevention, and care programs; yet these services are not uniformly available throughout the country, leaving many areas still underserved. The AIDS/HIV Integrated Model District Program (AIM) is an effort to address some of the challenges in Uganda. Started in 2001, the AIM Program strives to empower organizations and individuals to participate in district-level decision making, which will result in broader access to quality HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and support services. By providing technical assistance to and building the capacity of local partners including non governmental organizations (NGOs), community-based organizations (CBOs), faith-based organizations (FBOs), and the private sector AIM will establish sustainable initiatives and promote a sense of ownership by district planning groups and clients who utilize services. AIM provides direct grants to the district-based partners to facilitate service delivery at the sub-county and district levels. Working with and through District HIV/AIDS Committees, AIM provides funding to service providers to strengthen service delivery. AIM developed the handbook, Planning and Implementing a Training Program, to improve the quality and appropriateness of activities used in the training of district-based / community trainers. In turn, these district-based / community trainers help district-based partners to become more self-reliant in their provision of basic services. These services include homebased care, targeted HIV prevention for at-risk populations, such as orphans, adolescent services, and counseling. This handbook is intended for district-level managers, trainers and coordinators of CBOs, FBOs, NGOs or government sectors, who may be involved in planning and conducting community-based training programs. Users can employ the knowledge and information provided to oversee planning and implementation of successful training activities. This handbook is appropriate for those who have never planned a training program, and also for those with prior training experience, who may want to strengthen their skills.
LIST OF ACRONYMS
AIM CBO DHAC FBO NGO UNASO AIDS/HIV Integrated Model district Program Community Based Organization District HIV/AIDS Committee Faith Based Organization Non Governmental Organization Uganda Network of AIDS Service Organizations
INTRODUCTION
he handbook, Planning and Implementing a Training Program, is a training guide for staff of community based organizations responsible for managing the training function in their organization. The goal of this handbook is to improve trainee performance equip CSO staff with knowledge and skills in organizing successful training programs and introducing trainees to the concepts and practices of training. The manual includes procedures and activities to guide trainees in the design and implementation of their own training program. There are a few important steps in the development of a training program or a specific training activity: analysis, design & development, implementation, evaluation, and follow-up. In the analysis step, trainers must determine training/activity needs and goals. In the design & development step, trainers design a means to meet training/activity goals. In the implementation step, trainers carry out their training program or activity. In the evaluation, trainers assess the value of their training program or activity. Finally, in the follow-up step, trainers ensure that the trainees successfully transfer the skills and knowledge, acquired during the training or activity, to practice. Trainers often underestimate the importance of the follow-up step. Following the completion of the training or activity, it is very important for trainers to provide a supportive environment, where new knowledge, skills, and attitudes are encouraged and can be practiced. Without this vital step, it is difficult to ascertain whether the training or activity was effective.
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INTRODUCTION TO TRAINING
What is training? Training refers to teaching and learning activities carried out with the intention of helping an individual to acquire and apply knowledge, skills, abilities and attitudes needed to affect a desired change. Training may not necessarily be carried out as a formally organized program. Whenever a supervisor instructs a junior staff, gives directions, or discusses procedures, s/he is training. Thus, training may be conscious or unconscious, but all training contributes to improvement of a persons knowledge and skills. Uses of training. Training can reduce or eliminate the gap between actual performance and an organizations needs. It does so by changing the behavior of individuals, by giving them the knowledge, skills, or attitudes that they need to perform to the required standard. Changing behavior then is the function of training Lack of practical skills, lack of experience in the field, inadequate knowledge, or improper attitudes can hinder an organizations operation. Training can solve a variety of problems which may affect the performance of individuals in an organization.
This cycle is the organizing principle behind the design of the training program as a whole, as well as the design of individual training sessions. The trainer can apply this Cycle in a six stage process: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. A Find out what trainees already know and do. Build upon what trainees already know and do with new skills and knowledge. Let trainees practice the new skills through a concrete, personal experience. Allow trainees to reflect upon what has been learned. Let trainees think about how to apply newly learned knowledge and skills. Let trainees apply what has been learned to new situations. detailed discussion on this process is given in Chapter 4.
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n preparing for a training program, the first step any trainer needs to take is to determine the training needs. A training need is the gap between current level of knowledge, skill, or ability and the desired level. This gap can prevent staff and the organization from performing at a satisfactory level.
Why determine training needs? 1. To structure the training program around properly identified needs, so that worthwhile services are rendered to the community. 2. For mutual benefit of the individual and organization. Individuals will acquire knowledge and skills, which will enable them to perform to their maximum ability, and as a result, the organization can realize their respective mission. 3. To assess (WHOSE? prospective trainees?) Knowledge, skills and attitudes, so that the shortcomings are addressed during the training program. 4. To avoid/ reduce wasting the resources (money, time and efforts) of the individual or organization. How do trainers identify a training need? Trainers identify a training need by observing the prospective trainees current knowledge and skills and comparing them with the ideal knowledge and skills for that position. Below is a general guideline for identifying training needs: Task Existing knowledge and skills Required knowledge and skills
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ASSESSMENT TEAM: Who you will ask What you want to know How you will collect the information Needs assessment tool needed Comments
ANALYSIS:
After the trainer has completed a training needs assessment, s/he needs to critically examine those needs to determine what s/he should address in the training and to list the critical knowledge and skills that s/he wants the trainee to exhibit after the training. This is called training needs analysis.
It is only after a manager/coordinator/trainer has analyzed the information gathered that s/he can then start thinking about: Objectives/goal: What do we hope to achieve? Content: What needs to be covered in the training? Facilitator/Trainer: Who can help conduct the training? Methodology: How should the training be conducted? Timeframe: How long should the training be? Resources: How much will it cost? (in terms of money, time, & materials) Trainees: Who is suitable to receive this training?
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Goals are broad and general expressions of aims, purposes or desired outcomes of a training. Objectives are descriptions of the behavior that the training will produce, stated in terms of the trainees ability, leading to the achievement of the goal of the training.
Before arriving at the training objectives, a trainer starts with a detailed analysis of the type of behavior a trainee should exhibit. A trainer should be able to answer the questions; At the end of the training What should the trainee know? [Knowledge] What should the trainee be able to do after the training? [Performance] This analysis will give the trainer an understanding of the specific skills to emphasize in the training. These skills will guide the design of the training objectives. Training objectives are written using action words.
Action words are measurable and observable. List, Write, Describe, Demonstrate, Distinguish, Explain, Discuss, Define are some of the action words that can be used in writing training objectives. Words that are NOT measurable and observable: Understand, Know, Be familiar with.
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Training objectives should be SMART: Specific Measurable Achievable Relevant Time bound
An example of a training objective: By the end of the training program, trainees should be able to explain three ways of preventing HIV transmission.
Using the above objective, the SMART rubric can clearly be seen. Specific performance level - Explain three ways of preventing HIV Measurable and observable behavior Explain Achievable This objective should be realistic for the length of training and level of the participants. Relevant HIV prevention should be a relevant topic that participants can use in their lives. Time bound - by the end of the training program There are other characteristics that a trainer considers when designing training objectives. These include time, performance level and the target population (participants). An objective must be achieved in a defined time frame. Hence it is time bound. An objective should specify the population for which it is designed; these are the people whose training needs were assessed. Lastly, a training objective should specify how well trainees must perform the stated behaviors.
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fter designing the training objectives, a trainer must select the critical content of the training. The critical content is the information that will best help trainees learn the desired knowledge and skills.
Need to know - Some content is critical for participants to know in order to achieve the training goals. Participants cannot leave the training without mastering the critical content.
Some content is good to know if time allows, participants should learn this content, because it supports the training goals. Some content is nice to know, but it is not really relevant to the program goals. This content should only be included in the training if the participants completely understand the critical content.
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Nice to Know
Example: Think of a training in which the overall goal is for mothers to use oral rehydration therapy correctly with their children. These are some possible learning objectives: Need to Know: By the end of the session, the mothers will be able to demonstrate the steps in oral rehydration therapy preparation by mixing the ingredients. Good to Know: By the end of the session, the mothers will be able to list the advantages of using oral rehydration therapy. Nice to Know: By the end of the session, the mothers will be able to identify the chemical composition of the oral rehydration therapy.
Organizing content
After selecting the topics to be covered (content of a training program), a trainer should sequence the topics so that they fit together in a logical order and build on one another to form a systematic learning experience. The sequence of topics in the training should follow the Adult Learning Cycle. A trainer should start with topics that require participants to share old experiences before creating new ones, to learn simple tasks before attempting complex ones, and to share concrete ideas before considering abstract ones.
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Each individual training session should also reflect steps in the Adult Learning Cycle. A trainer should organize the training session following these steps: 1. Find out what participants already know and can do: At the beginning of each session, determine the trainees knowledge about and ability in the topic. Some techniques the trainer can use in this step include asking questions; assigning a short exercise or activity; or conducting a brainstorm. Trainers should make note of the trainees responses. 2. Build on what participants know and do: Next, introduce new information to build trainees skills and knowledge. Connect this new material to their previous knowledge. Some techniques the trainer can use in this step include giving a short lecture interspersed by discussion questions; making a demonstration; or conducting a role play. 3. Do it (concrete experience): Trainees will learn material more thoroughly if they have the opportunity to put their new skills into practice. Activities that give trainees handson experience include presenting role plays to the group; completing a group assignment, such as reviewing a case study or answering discussion questions; and teaching new skills to a peer. As trainees practice their skills, the trainer can observe their progress and make note of areas that need more explanation. 4. Think about it (reflection): Reflection is a critical part of the cycle. Trainers need to evaluate what participants have learned. Trainers use this information to select topics for further training, as shown in the Adult Learning Cycle (p. 10). There are several methods of evaluation: asking questions to test the trainees knowledge, asking trainees to demonstrate a new skill, and asking trainees if they think the learning objectives were met. To evaluate learning at the end of a complete training course, a questionnaire or test may be used. (WHY should trainees evaluate their learning? Need to explain how this helps the trainees) 5. Think about how to apply it: Participants can make abstractions from the concrete experiences and practice they have had so far. This step could include an individual writing task, or a group assignment, in which participants draw conclusions about new ideas. 6. Apply it: Participants apply their new knowledge to a new task. This may take place outside the classroom.
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ollowing the training needs assessment, the trainer should have a clear understanding of the potential trainees needs, expressed in terms of what they should know and what they should do differently. Based on the findings, the trainer should brainstorm the types of experiences that the trainees should need to acquire the knowledge and skills that they are lacking. To fill in these gaps, the trainer must select appropriate training methods.
Changing Attitudes Activities that promote skill-based learning can also be used to promote attitude-based learning.
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The amount of time available to a trainer has a direct bearing on the method used to deliver content. In a longer session, it is appropriate to use methods that allow trainees to actively participate. In a shorter session, a lecture-style training method is more effective.
The selection of a training method can also be based on: Facilitators experience and skill the trainer should select those methods s/he can conduct confidently. If the trainer chooses to use a method he is less familiar with, then s/he should ask an experienced trainer to assist. Available resources (time, money and equipment) Trainers should only choose those methods that can be conducted efficiently using existing resources.
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A summary of appropriate training methods according to group size and learning goals: Categories Methods Brainstorming Buzz session Case study Demonstration Discussion Field trip Lecture Panel Role play Skit Adapted from: Community Development Workers Training Series - Planning and Conducting Training in Communication page 42, Communication for Basic Services, UNICEF, Nairobi. When training adults, the method chosen should follow the Adult Learning Cycle. A summary of the training methods that a trainer can use are described below: Brainstorm This is a method in which the group quickly generates all possible ideas around an issue, accepting all ideas as plausible. Criticism and discussion are discouraged while the suggestions are being listed. After the listing is over, a discussion follows in which the group evaluates the ideas and selects the most appropriate idea for implementation or further discussion. Ice breakers and Energizers These are brief activities or exercises to acclimate participants to the learning environment; icebreakers and energizers usually involve physical movement and fun. Icebreakers help to reduce anxiety at the beginning of a training event, and they help participants become acquainted with one another. Energizers provide stimuli or a physical break, release energy, and shift the mood of the training program. X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X For large group For small group Experts needed Change attitudes Build Skills
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Demonstration This is a prepared presentation that demonstrates how to perform an act or how to do a procedure. It is accompanied by appropriate oral and visual explanations, illustrations and questions. The basic process is show, tell and practice, step by step. Small groups This technique involves an open exchange of ideas between members of a relatively small group on a topic of mutual concern. Fishbowl In this technique, some members sit in a smaller inner circle and work on an assigned task, while other members sit on the outer circle and observe. Next, the two groups reverse roles. Following the activity is a discussion or feedback session in which both groups share their experiences and observations. Role plays Members of a group act out a potential life situation before an audience. As there is no script or set dialogue, participants make up their parts as they go along, using a short set of instructions provided by the trainer. Role plays are particularly useful in identifying problems and solutions in a practical and skill-building approach. Role plays should be followed by a group discussion to analyze the problems, skills, and solutions portrayed. Skits/Drama Skits are short, rehearsed dramatic presentations involving two or more people. Participants perform skits using a prepared script and dramatize an incident that illustrates a problem or situation. A skit must be followed by a group discussion. Lecturettes Lecturettes are shorter than the lectures. They last no longer than 15 minutes and can be used before an exercise as an introduction to the group activity, or as a summary of the knowledge and skills obtained during a group activity. Field trip/tour This is a carefully arranged visit to a place of interest to observe and study something firsthand. In order to be effective, field trips must be carefully planned, involve multiple arrangements, and should use a number of techniques such as lecturettes, discussions etc.
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Panel discussion This is a planned discussion and presentation in which one or more speakers (usually experts or specialists in a content area) present their views on a selected topic before an audience. Discussions usually elicit diverse points of view on a subject topic.
Apprenticeship Many organizations supporting young people (orphans and other disadvantaged youths) use the apprenticeship method to equip the participants with vocational skills. Apprenticeship is a form of training whereby a trainee is placed under the guidance of a skilled trades/ craftsman and receives training in the skills required for that particular trade. The purpose of an apprenticeship is that the trainee performs skills in a real work environment while being supervised by experienced personnel.
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CHAPTER 6:
TRAINING AIDS
What are training aids?
Training or instructional aids are materials that support the instructional methods that a trainer has chosen. These materials can be visual, audio or audiovisual. A visual aid is anything the trainee can see that helps the trainer get his/her message across. Examples of visual aids include: charts, chalkboard, pictures and models. Audio aids help trainees learn by sound. Notable examples are radio and cassettes. Audiovisual aids combine visual and audio aids: they help a trainee learn by sight and sound. Examples include video, TV, and films.
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Selection criteria: What kind of trainee should attend the training? Various development organizations have used the following criteria when selecting prospective trainees from communities. Prospective trainees should: 1. Communicate well 2. Have time to apply the skills learned in the training 3. Demonstrate motivation 4. Be respected in the community 5. Reside in the community 6. Belong to the target group 7. Have previous health training experience or demonstrate basic knowledge about health Note: Finding a person with all the above characteristics may be hard. Guide the community to find someone with as many of these characteristics as possible.
SELECTING A TRAINER
Organizations should seek a trainer who will positively impact the trainees. What are the characteristics of a desirable trainer? This trainer should: 1. Be a qualified professional in the training area. 2. Have taken a basic trainer course and is conversant with the Adult Learning Cycle and teaching methods) 3. Demonstrate strong communication skills 4. Have at least 2 years experience as a trainer. 5. Be familiar with the participant target group 6. Demonstrate strong technical skills and experience in the content of the training. The competency/ability of the trainer is one of the major determinants of the success of the training program. If the trainers are poor, the overall impact of the training will be weak. Therefore, it is important for organization managers to find highly experienced trainers. NOTE: Managers of organizations should always endeavor to collect profiles of at least 3 trainers for comparison, to meet with these trainers, and to discuss the planned training. This gives managers an opportunity to strengthen their assessment and to select the right person
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IMPLEMENTING TRAINING:
fter selecting the content and trainees, a trainer needs to manage the learning process by assisting trainees acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to meet the training objectives. The trainer must guide the participants to complete the activities as laid down in the training curriculum and make sure that the trainees communicate effectively as a group and individually.
Trainers must be sure to have participants complete attention before delivering material. Trainers can focus the learners attention by doing the following: Setting the climate for learning The trainer should create a climate that is conducive to learning. Participants should get to know each other, so that they can freely interact as they learn. The trainer should create an environment in which participants feel that their opinions are respected. These conditions will make learning more pleasurable and exciting. Therefore, trainers should prepare Ice breakers that will encourage their trainees to open up and feel free to participate. A conducive learning environment is critical to the trainees learning process. It is important to create a healthy learning climate right from the beginning of the training. Use appropriate methodologies to keep the participants involved and learning. The process of adult learning should be fun. A fun learning environment lends to the achievement of the training objectives. It will also give the trainer an opportunity to ascertain the participants knowledge and abilities and to determine what needs to be corrected, strengthened, or filled in. Such participatory methods are described in Chapter 5: Selecting Training Methods.
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Master content: It is important that the trainer is comfortable and confident with the content to be covered in the training. The trainer should know from the beginning whether the training will involve skill building, knowledge building, or attitude changes and must design the training appropriately. Scheduling session time: Sessions should be scheduled in such a way that they do not go beyond the normal working hours. To avoid spillover, a trainer should avoid scheduling long sessions towards break hours or toward the end of the day. Schedule sessions and activities which require the greatest concentration during times when trainees are focused, and schedule interactive sessions during times when participants energy levels are low. For example, practical or demonstration sessions are better in the afternoon when trainees concentration levels are low. Involve participants in workshop management: It is important that participants are involved in management of the workshop. Selecting participant leaders usually provides good support to the trainers; these leaders are often referred to as helping hands, host teams, or workshop captains. They help the trainer ensure that the room is arranged and that lessons begin on time. In addition, they can conduct energizers and icebreakers, review the previous days work (in workshops that are two days or longer), provide participant feedback to the trainer, and help to make feasible adjustments and responses to participants concerns. Evaluation: Evaluation is critical to ensure that the training remains on course and that it is well received and understood. A trainer should use simple techniques to evaluate the training on a daily basis or after each session (See Appendix 2 for examples of techniques that can be used to evaluate training at the end of the day.
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Note: Efforts should be made to secure training materials that fit your organizations budget and the technology available. 3. Transport If the training venue is outside your institution, make arrangements to provide transport to the training venue and back. Clearly give instructions to the participants on how to get there, and always have a means of transportation available at the training site in case of emergencies.
4. Trainers Contact the trainers before inviting the participants and plan the training with them. Let them flesh out the topics to be covered during the training. Set the dates of the training, the venue, the session times, and the materials required for the training. It is important that there are at least two trainers for a training.
5. Participants information Send out information to participants 2 weeks prior to the training. Clearly indicate the purpose of the training, the dates, the venue of the training, what facilitation/ per diem will be provided, what materials to bring, and contact information. 6. Coordination, Administration and Management Clearly identify the head coordinator of the training activity and determine whether s/he will have assistants. It is also often helpful to form committees (i.e. steering, welfare, etc) to assist in coordinating the training activity.
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CHAPTER 11:
EVALUATION OF A TRAINING
What is evaluation?
Evaluation is the process of gathering information and assessing the value of a given program against established goals and objectives. Evaluation includes a range of value judgements about a training, including trainees responses to the programme and the effect that the training effort has had on the individuals and organization performance. Why is it important to evaluate a training? The purpose of evaluation is to determine whether the goals and objectives of a training have been achieved and address the gaps identified during the training needs assessment. What should be evaluated? Evaluation is an integral part of the needs assessment, design, development and implementation phases of a training. Each activity in the management of a training process needs to be evaluated. The evaluation1 of a training program should focus on: 1. The trainers 2. The trainees 3. The training objectives 4. The training/ instructional materials 5. The training methods 6. The timing and sequencing of topics 7. The venue for the training activity 8. The physical facilities and training equipment 9. The administrative arrangements Who needs the results of a training evaluation and why? Evaluating a training is not an individual activity, but instead, it is a joint venture, in which individuals and organizations with different capacities participate in different aspects. Each of these parties can benefit from the results of a training evaluation:
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1. The trainee needs feedback about his achievement. 2. The trainer needs feedback on how well he has achieved the training objectives. 3. The organizations (in this case the CBOs, FBOs, NGOs) are eager to know what their people learned from the training (knowledge and skills), and how much this new knowledge will improve performance. When should a training be evaluated? Evaluation of a training can be done at different times and should be planned long before a training activity starts. Evaluation begins before the start of a training program and ends after the training program is completed. Evaluation before the training program begins: This evaluation enables the trainer to collect information before a program begins, in order to compare the present situation with the situation after the training program, i.e. as a baseline for assessing the impact of the training program. Evaluation conducted during the training program: This evaluation is carried out to check the training programs progress. This evaluation may involve soliciting feedback from trainees at the end of each session. If necessary, during this evaluation, corrective measures can be taken to revise the training program. Evaluation is also carried out at the end of the training: This evaluation is done to determine whether a trainer has reached the goals and objectives of the training program. Evaluation carried out after the training activity: Since training is conducted to bring about changes in trainee behaviour, attitudes or skills, it is best to evaluate the effectiveness of a training following a lapse of time. At this point, trainees should have incorporated their new knowledge and skills into their work. Methods of evaluating a training program Most training organizations evaluate training using a four-level framework. This framework looks at the reaction of participants to the training program, the skills and knowledge they have acquired through the training program, the behaviors they exhibit after attending the program, and the results after the training. Each of these has specific methods for evaluation.
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Suggested Method Reaction How trainees like the program; how they perceive the value of the program; suggestions for improvement Learning Understanding principles, facts and techniques and the ability to apply them Participant evaluation committee Daily feedback forms Final evaluation questionnaire Trainee journals
- Pre-tests and post-tests - Verbal and written tests - Observation guides for trainers to use during practice sessions - Supervision reports - On-the-job observation - Questionnaire about how trainees are using new skills - Supervision reports that include improvements in service delivery - Focus group interviews with clients
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Follow up activities provide continued support and feedback necessary for successful application of new ideas and practices.
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APPENDICES
Appendix 1: Needs Assessment Questionnaire
We would be grateful if you could complete this questionnaire to help us understand the different skills, needs and interests within the workshop group for 12 23 March 2001. First Name: .. Last Name: 1. What is your experience to date in designing training programmes? ............................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................... 2. Are you currently involved in designing training programmes? Yes No
In which occupational sector? 3. Is the curriculum design based on the regional / local demand? ... ..................................................... .................................................. 4. What is your motivation for attending this workshop? .................................... ....................... ...................... ..........
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Please provide the information requested below to help us identify the key areas on which participants may wish to focus. This information will be kept confidential. For each statement rank your perceived level of skill/ expertise: 1 2 3 4 representing no skill or expertise some skill or expertise competent denoting excellence that could be shared with other group members during the workshop
1 Designing training programmes Experience in designing training programmes Defining training requirements Analysing training needs information Developing learning objectives/ outcomes Identifying and organising training content Selecting training strategies Defining methods and assessment tools
Thank you for your time and cooperation. We look forward to meeting and working with you in the workshop. Adapted from: International Training Centre of the ILO Competency based Curriculum Design.
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Achievement of program objectives Achievement of my personal objectives Relevancy of content to my needs and interests Organization of the program Usefulness of exercises and activities Usefulness of visual aids and handouts Trainers knowledge Match between content and my questions Trainers ability to explain content clearly Trainers ability to respond well to questions
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3 3
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1 1
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4 4
3 3
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2. The length of the training was: Too long Too short Just right
3.The level of material covered was: Too high. I felt Overwhelmed. Just right. I got What I needed Beneath me I needed something more
4. I wish we would have spent more time discussing .................... . 5. Next time, they should include additional topics such as .................... . 6. Please evaluate each of the following aspects of the training session by circling a number on the scale below:
Excellent
Good
Fair
Unsatisfactory
Not Applicable
Accommodations Training room Administrative support with registering for class, etc
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7. If you rated your experience as anything less than excellent, please tell us what we could do to improve our efforts. ................ ................... ..................... .......................... ....................... ....................... ....................... ............................
Thank you very much for your frank contributions. Your feedback will help us improve our efforts in order to serve you better.
Adapted from: Senior Tech Center at http://www.seniortechcenter.org/learning -paths/ training/tips -tools-tem.../evaluation -form.ph
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