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Trainers have many tools to use to help create learning, from various small group techniques, to questioning and one-to-one methods, to traditional lectures and use of audio-visuals technology. In this section we'll provide hints and tips for each. We limit the number of entries to reduce duplicate information.

Top : Training Methods and Activities

Training and Development Free Resource Library : Training Methods and Activities

Categories:
Active Learning (10)
Active learning is not so much a single instructional method but a family of methods based on the idea that the more active the learner the better learning will be.
Brainstorming (16)
Learn about the function of brainstorming, hints and tips about how to make it work and how to avoid pitfalls.
Case Method (8)
We look at the case method/case study approach, strengths and weaknesses, and ideas to make it work.
Cooperative Learning (28)
Cooperative learning (and teaching) is based on the idea that people learn when they are working together in teams, and often teaching each other.
Creativity Exercises (1)
Exercises, activities, icebreakers intended to spur creativity in participants.
Energizers (10)
Here's a collection of energizers you can use with groups to increase physical or mental alertness.
Games for TeamBuilding (6)
Here you will find ready to use instructions and/or material to help you run games designed to build teams, and teamwork.
Icebreakers (48)
Trainers and facilitators are always looking for icebreakers. Here's your gateway to finding them on the Internet.
Leadership Development (2)
Here you will find various activities specifically designed to be used for leadership development purposes.
Questioning Techniques (7)
Questioning techniques are essential in increasing learning and fostering learning interactions in training. Here's how to use them, and it's more complex than you'd think.
Role Playing (23)
Learn about how to conduct role plays properly to maximize learning, and find out about the pitfalls of the technique.
Simulations (8)
Simulations are powerful training techniques particularly when they are as similar to the performance environment as possible. Here we will discuss how simulations can be used effectively in training and development.
Storytelling (9)
Storytelling used to be the most common way of teaching others, particularly in oral tradition based cultures. It still is a valuable learning and training tool.
Value Clarification Exercises (1)
Exercises designed to examine values and clarify them.
Video - Audio - Feedback (0)
While the use of video and audio based feedback is more common in therapy, it still remains an abused process often often led by incompetent trainers. Learn more about using video or audio for feedback purposes in learning and training.
Wellness and Stress (0)
Here you'll find wellness and stress reduction activities suitable for use at work, in an organized fashion, or for on your own use.
Training and Education Resources:
  • Body Language Exercise Collection

    By na - These exercises are designed to help students tune in to the subtleties of body language and what they might mean about interpersonal behavior. (Added: 19-Jan-2010 Hits: 135 )
  • 44 call centre training tips

    By Kevin Stillwell - There has never been a better time to train our call centre staff. We asked for training tips and have been amazed by the response. Here are the 44 great tips we were sent%u2026 (Added: 2-Dec-2009 Hits: 143 )
  • Beyond Simulation - Into Dissimulation

    By n a - Learn more about dissimulation as a training technique. The author shares some thoughts to help you determine whether dissimulation is a viable training technique for you to use. (Added: 31-Aug-2007 Hits: 253 )
  • Evaluate Training Games With This Checklist

    By n a - Depending on the training objective and the characteristics of the participants, different items may be more relevant than the others. Use the checklist to choose among different training games and activities. Also use it to evaluate and improve your own creations. (Added: 31-Aug-2007 Hits: 293 )
  • Trading Places

    By Mel Silberman - This techniques allows participants to get acquainted; exchange opinions; and consider new ideas, values, or solutions to problems. It is a great way to promote self-disclosure or an active exchange of viewpoints. (Added: 22-Aug-2007 Hits: 252 )
  • Just What Do You See?

    By Jean V. Dickson - To encourage the participants to realize that each team member/co-worker “sees a different picture,” that each viewpoint is valid, and understanding what the other person sees benefits the workplace. In addition, the activity encourages “buy-in” to the workshop’s purpose. (Added: 22-Aug-2007 Hits: 330 )

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