1 Training Issues Partially adapted from Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys (MICS) Regional Training Workshop – Field Staff & Training Issues, Unicef

Agenda Administrative and Logistical Aspects of Training Content of a Training Course Preparation for Field Work

Administrative and Logistical Aspects of Training Trainers Training Duration Size of Training Class Materials for Training

Trainers Senior survey staff conduct training Trainer of trainers, i.e. pretest At least two trainers for classroom and practice

Training Duration Approximately 2 weeks for pretest and 3 weeks for main survey. Supervisors and editors No more than 8 hours per day Daily evaluation by trainers Discipline of training by trainers

Size of Training Class The smaller the better Train more than needed (one fifth more) Data processing personnel

Materials for Training Location with adequate space and light, minimum noise and large board to write on Sufficient printed questionnaires and manuals It is useful to have overhead projectors (computer and /or transparencies) Sample vaccination cards and ORS packages for illustration and practice interviews Other materials: pens, markers, control sheets, sample maps and household listings forms, etc.

Agenda Administrative and Logistic Aspects of Training Content of a Training Course Preparation for Field Work

Content of a Training Course Agenda for interviewer training. -Explain objective of the study -Explanation of the questionnaire section wise. -Explain the objective of each sections of the questionnaire. Let them keep a note of where to probe and where not to do it. -Practicing of NOT to read the question but to speak up as a discussion by having an eye to contact with the respondent during the interview -Understand the knowledgeable aspect of the field staff. -Performing mock calls repetitively. -Performing a pilot survey got access the field staff. Role of supervisors during interviewer training – Assist during practices in classroom and in the field – Involve in editing questionnaires –To keep the training as an interactive workshop type. This would help the new comers to speak up.

Content of a Training Course – Supervisors and editors training Start with them during the pretest Smaller group ==> more practice in less time Use last two days of training for supervisors and editors – Anthropometry – Sample implementation and cartography

Content of a Training Course: How to build morale: involvement, trust and positive reinforcement Involvement –Encourage trainees to ask questions –Ask candidates questions –Ask trainees to read aloud –Group activities & Interactions – Invite a high official to open a close the training course – Issue certificates of course completion, print T-shirts. Trust –Avoid pointing out individual trainees errors –Emphasise cooperation –Be willing to accept criticism Positive Reinforcement –A score sheet can be prepared for each of them and give them a feed back at the end of the training day – this helps in grooming and creating alertness –Have a separate session with weaker candidates for a few minutes each day to motivate them and make them feel comfortable

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Content of a Training Course Techniques of training for lecturing and practice: –Demonstration interview –Front-of-class interview –Mock interviews –Demonstration interview with real respondent –Field practice interview (discussion and editing) –Evaluation and testing of trainees (see next slide)

Content of a Training Course Evaluation and testing of trainees Observational and Written tests »One after the questionnaires are introduced »One towards the end of training »Quizzes Objectives of the evaluation »Identify general difficulties »Identify elements of the instruments requiring revision »Establish basis for decision-making Types of tests (use training experience; easy questions; intentional errors)

Agenda Administrative and Logistic Aspects of Training Content of a Training Course Preparation for Field Work

Preparation for Fieldwork – Document sample by cluster, region, etc. and by survey team – Draw-up a tentative itinerary for each team – Identify personnel for data processing team – Secure rooms for data processing unit – Define transportation strategy – Obtain other needed materials