What should trainers keep in mind when training?

Question

What should trainers keep in mind if they want to make it easier for trainees to understand and remember material that is taught?

In anytype of business. I am studing human resources. I am wanting general examples

Answer 1

People don't learn well from hearing things only. Reading material sticks better than hearing it. But providing something 'hands on' ("doing") for people to actively participate in is the best way for people to retain what is presented to them.

Answer 2

First,............ things should be given to the trainee in writing as well as being told. They will need a reference to look back on.
The trainer can then say.... flip your paper over and jot this down, it is not on your paper but it is really important and you need to know it.

Second, .......... the training person should be given ample time to train the trainee. It is very distracting when the trainer has to split their time between job duties and actually training this person. The person being trained then feels like a burden and just tries not to get in the way of the person trying to work.

Third, ........ the training should be in digestable amounts, be organized and straight to the point, and the trainer should refrain from telling personal stories and sidetracking the trainees thought process while they are being trained. Letting the trainee focus and think of questions without confusing them with long winded stories is best.

Fourth, ....... after training is complete, go back over EVERYTHING as a review to see what has been retained and what has been 'lost in translation.'

Fifth,....... allow the new trainee a contact person to bounce questions off of when they first start out on their own. This should be someone with tons of patience that will not get aggrevated with the new employee for asking lots of questions. If the employee feels lost they may quit, then all the time training them is a huge waste of everyones time.

Answer 3

I was a government trainer for 4 years. There are certain basics that are unique to training adults: 1) adults have a shorter attention span that a child. Children can learn for the sake of learning. An adult wants to know how the information affects their life NOW. It must be entertaining. Play games, have fun. take breaks fairly often. A mistake often made is that the "test" should be developed first, and the curriculum around it. Make the class as interactive as possible and never let them see you sweat. hope this helps!

Answer 4

The biggest thing I try to remember when I'm training new staff, is that not everyone learns the same way. Some people fair better by keeping notes, while others learn better by doing things hands on. Some people learn faster than others. Also, remember, what may seem simple to you, may be really confusing to the other person. I always ask my trainee if they are understanding things, and I encourage them to stop me and ask questions when they need help.

If they are the "write everything down" type of learners, take your time teaching them. Give them a chance to write their notes, don't speed ahead too quickly.

If they are the "hands on" type of learners, show them a few basic things, then let them practice on their own for a bit before you go on to more complicated materials.

Another way to learn how someone picks new information up is to ask them directly. That way, you can modify the way to train to get on their level.

Take your time. Don't overload their brains on the first day. Take periodic breaks so they can gather their thoughts before moving on to other new stuff.

Answer 5

What kind of training? It would make a difference...it is for an Office Manager, Dolphin Trainer, Machine Operator, etc.......? For anything, I'd say hands-on is always best, after being taught the basics/safety, then repetition.

Answer 6

KISS - Keep It Simple StupID

This is the best way/approach when training people. Also, additional guidelines are:

- make it graphical: make a presentation. It is noticed that people learn and retain easier if things/thoughts are associated to images/pictures.
- make an activity: when people are involved in a related activity, they get to appreciate and understand the ideas more.
- make it fun.

Answer 7

Keep it simple and repetition! Ask them if they have any questions and make sure they take notes. Be as thorough as possible and explain the reasoning for each thing. Try to remember how you learned the job and what is the easiest way for doing so. Good luck!

Answer 8

The first day of their first job. It should be a touchstone for everyone to make us all more understanding.

Good Luck in your studies.