Setting Objectives Why Set Objectives?

Why set objectives for your training module?  Input for module design  Criterion measures used to evaluate subsequent trainee performance  Tells learners what they are expected to do when they finish the program.

Training Objectives Employees learn best when they understand the objective of the training program objectiveThe objective refers to to the purpose and expected outcome of training activities Training objectives based on the training needs analysis help employees understand why they need the training

A training objective has three components: A statement of what the employee is expected to do (performance or outcome). A statement of the quality or level of performance that is acceptable (criterion). A statement of the conditions under which the trainee is expected to perform the desired outcome (conditions). Aka Mager’s Characteristics of Objectives

Program Design

Course Parameters Objectives Detailed Lesson Plan Lesson Plan Overview

Considerations in Designing Effective Training Programs: Selecting and preparing the training siteSelecting and preparing the training site Selecting trainersSelecting trainers Making the training site and instruction conducive to learningMaking the training site and instruction conducive to learning Program designProgram design Selecting and preparing the training siteSelecting and preparing the training site Selecting trainersSelecting trainers Making the training site and instruction conducive to learningMaking the training site and instruction conducive to learning Program designProgram design

How Trainers Can Make the Training Site and Instruction Conducive to Learning: Creating A Learning Setting Preparation Classroom Management Engaging Trainees Managing Group Dynamics

Getting Practical Administration Selecting & preparing the training site –comfortable & accessible –quiet, private, free from interruptions –space to move easily Lesson plan

Training Administration Communicating courses & programs to employees Enrolling employees in course & programs Preparing & processing any pre- training materials (i.e., readings or tests) Preparing materials that will be used in instruction (e.g., copies of overheads, cases) Arranging for training facility & rooms

Training Administration - 2 Testing equipment that will be used in instruction Having backup equipment (paper copy of slides, extra overhead projector bulb) Providing support during instruction Distributing evaluation materials (e.g., tests, reaction measures, surveys)

Training Administration - 3 Facilitating communications between trainers & trainees during & after training (e.g., coordinating exchange of e- mail addresses) Recording course completing in trainees’ training records or personnel files

Training administration involves: (1 of 2) Communicating courses and programs to employees Enrolling employees in courses and programs Preparing and processing any pre- training materials such as readings or tests Preparing materials that will be used in instruction Arranging for the training facility and room Testing equipment that will be used in instruction

Training administration involves: (2 of 2) Having backup equipment should equipment fail Providing support during instruction Distributing evaluation materials Facilitating communications between trainer and trainees during and after training Recording course completion in the trainees’ records or personnel files

Evaluating a Training Room Noise Colors Room structure Lighting Wall & floor covering Chairs Glare Ceiling Electrical outlets Acoustics Seating arrangement

Lesson Plan Matching major activities of the training program and specific times or time intervals

Preparation & Planning Checklist Handout, Table 4.9

How are you going to create a learning environment for your training module?