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    Training Materials... : Some Experiences

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    This document discusses the process of developing effective training materials. It explains that the selection of training materials should be based on the learning objectives and needs of the target audience. A variety of material formats are described, including written, audio/visual and digital resources. The document provides guidance on writing instructional objectives and developing the content and components of the materials. It also covers evaluating existing materials and producing new materials to ensure they are technically accurate, clearly presented and meet the needs of the intended trainees.

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    This document discusses the process of developing effective training materials. It explains that the selection of training materials should be based on the learning objectives and needs of the target audience. A variety of material formats are described, including written, audio/visual and digital resources. The document provides guidance on writing instructional objectives and developing the content and components of the materials. It also covers evaluating existing materials and producing new materials to ensure they are technically accurate, clearly presented and meet the needs of the intended trainees.

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    Training Materials... : Some Experiences

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    This document discusses the process of developing effective training materials. It explains that the selection of training materials should be based on the learning objectives and needs of the target audience. A variety of material formats are described, including written, audio/visual and digital resources. The document provides guidance on writing instructional objectives and developing the content and components of the materials. It also covers evaluating existing materials and producing new materials to ensure they are technically accurate, clearly presented and meet the needs of the intended trainees.

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    Training materials...

    some experiences

    Training of trainers course Agroforestry for improved land use and livelihood systems in southeast Asia 8-20 March 1999, Chiang Mai, Thailand

    The training cycle


    RESEARCH DIAGNOSIS IDENTIFICATION OF TRAINING NEEDS

    EVALUATION

    Training materials
    IMPLEMENTATION TRAINING ACTION TRAINING OBJECTIVES

    TRAINING PLAN

    Identification
    TRAINING NEEDS
    CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT

    SUPPORTING TRAINING MATERIALS


    EXISTING MATERIALS: evaluate adapt USE NEW MATERIALS: produce test/evaluate

    Types of training materials


    Written - printed materials
    Textbooks, manuals, lecture notes,

    Audio/Visual materials
    Projected (slides, film, video, transparencies,) Not projected (drawings, models, objects)

    Information technology
    Distant learning Internet/WWW

    Purpose of training materials


    Generate interest with audience Support teaching Facilitate communication

    Role of training materials


    Provide guidance:
    trainer/teacher learner

    Illustrate Gain time Self-learning Future reference

    Selecting training materials


    Some experiences:
    Use of available materials Content determines instruction Materials are not field tested Little time and effort in selection Little knowledge about materials selection

    Selecting training materials

    Sight Sound Touch Taste Smell

    How people learn

    Selecting training materials


    BEST
    REAL EXPERIENCES
    CONTRIVED EXPERIENCES DEMONSTRATIONS

    EXHIBITS
    VIDEO/TV/FILM PICTURES WRITING SPEECH

    TIME

    WORST

    Selecting training materials


    Think about:
    audience (size, level) infrastructure required equipment required technicality cost

    Characteristics good materials


    Developed for a specific purpose Developed for a well-defined audience (educational level, experience, knowledge existing/desired) Clear teaching/learning objectives Technically correct Enhanced through instructional components Logically/systematically presented Attractive Evaluated & tested

    EXERCISE 1- IDENTIFICATION
    Working groups: (universities, extension, research, technical colleges) Look at the content (presentations and materials) of this training course Propose the development of a training material for a national course Specify: title, format, audience

    Training materials
    Knowledge base Content Instructional component(s) Training materials

    Instructional components
    Introduction Curriculum planning Instructional planning Resources Teaching Learner application Learner evaluation

    EXERCISE 2 - COMPONENTS
    Take the example of the training material your group has proposed Consider the list of instructional components in the handout Indicate which ones will be necessary for your training material Rank the 10 most important ones in order of priority

    Instructional objectives
    Performance: what the learner will be able to do; outcome Conditions: under which the performance is expected to occur Criterion: quality or level of performance that will be considered acceptable

    Example
    Understand the importance of experimental data management Better:
    To define data management in the context of agroforestry research To list and explain three main important reasons for proper data management To list and describe the main steps in the data management process To recognize data management problems in an experiment

    Verbs - behavioral objectives


    Sample tasks Study skills Analysis skills Synthesis skills General applications

    EXERCISE 3 - OBJECTIVES
    Take the example of the training material proposed by your group Look at the list of behavioral verbs in the handout Develop general/specific objective(s) for this material

    Some production models


    Important steps in all models:
    Needs identification List desired criteria Content Resource persons Review Services Testing/evaluation Production/distribution

    Written materials - some tips


    Correct content (peer review/proof reading) Flow (logical/systematic) Uniform style (editor) Text not too dense (Keep It Short & Simple) Illustrations (quality/quantity/type) Practical format Print/reproduction quality (DTP)

    Research on illustrations
    Stimulate learner interest Help reader learn Simple line drawings more effective than photographs B&W pictures reproduce better than colour Sequence can show motion Captions should clarify and reinforce message

    Audio-visuals
    Overhead transparencies (most [mis]used) Slides (text/pictures) White/black board - flipcharts Video/film Photos, posters, drawings, models, objects

    Audio-visuals - tips
    A means, not an end in itself Supports, does not replace (complements written materials) Quality:
    Simplicity Readability/visibility Technically correct Consistent

    Quantity

    Evaluating training materials


    Why evaluate? Who evaluates? What to evaluate?
    Content Format

    How to evaluate?

    Evaluation - content
    Target audience - level & utilization Reading level Correctness of content (current, accurate) Instructional components Essential information vs elaborations Well-organized, logical Well illustrated (quantity, quality) Without propaganda or bias

    Evaluation - format
    Equipment & infrastructure requirements Quality, wear & tear, practical Ease of use (instructional components) Overall attractivenesss

    some tools

    EXERCISE 4 - EVALUATION
    Take the extensionists guideline entitled Imperata management for smallholders, or alternatively, any other available training material Use one, or several, of the tools in the handouts to evaluate this material

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