Training: It’s a Jungle Out There Maggie McGuire Ed.D. Texas Trainer Registry 1032 © Dr. Maggie McGuire LLC

Agenda Jungle Rules Introductions and Housekeeping How to get your lions and tigers organized- Oh My! The Training Plan Keeping your head above the canopy Targeting objectives and outcomes Dealing with Monkey Shines Understand Participants No Lion To Your Self Closures and Evaluations © Dr. Maggie McGuire LLC

“Jungle Rules” Turn off your cell phones Respect your neighbors comments Participate actively Take care of yourself © Dr. Maggie McGuire LLC

“Jungle Rules” These rules can be shared by: Adding a slide to the power point Making a sign Writing it on chart paper, prior to the workshop © Dr. Maggie McGuire LLC

Keeping Your Head Above The Canopy

It all begins with ……… Workshop Proposal Form  What information should they KNOW about the subject?  How are they going to LEARN it?  How will you MEASURE their increase in knowledge? © Dr. Maggie McGuire LLC

What information should they KNOW about the subject? Determine your audience and how they will use the information. © Dr. Maggie McGuire LLC

How are they going to LEARN it? How much time do you have? Will you use games straight lecture or a combination of both? © Dr. Maggie McGuire LLC

How will you measure their increase in knowledge? Paper pencil activity Evaluation game Pre and post test © Dr. Maggie McGuire LLC

How to get your lions and tigers organized- Oh, My! © Dr. Maggie McGuire LLC

Setting Up Your Jungle Creating the climate Organizing Equipment and Materials Surviving the training Staying Alive © Dr. Maggie McGuire LLC

Create the Climate Room arrangement Music Temperature Food ?? © Dr. Maggie McGuire LLC

Organizing Equipment and Materials The perception that participants have of you is highly dependent on how you present yourself and your training. © Dr. Maggie McGuire 2011

Create A Facilitator’s Checklist _____ Icebreakers and evaluation selected ____ Power point prepared or checked for accuracy (or whatever presentation style is used) ____ Activity materials selected and checked ____ Poems, children’s literature, movie clips, etc. are selected and secured for training ____ Equipment verified and in working order ____ Chart paper or transparencies are available ____ Table baskets prepared ____ Method for getting handouts to participants is established ____ ??????????? © Dr. Maggie McGuire 2011

Suggestions for On the tables:  Markers  Glue sticks  Post it notes  Stampers  Name tags  Candy  Pipe cleaners  Scissors In the Trainers Bag  Blank transparencies  Vis-à-vis markers  Scotch tape  Extension cord  Stapler  Door prizes  Masking tape  Change of clothes  aspirin © Dr. Maggie McGuire 2011

Tips for Staying Alive in the Jungle Arrive early Make sure your training bag is stocked. Ensure room is arranged to support your training. Make sure all participants have a clear view of the front, screens or media. Make room look inviting. Set a time schedule and stick to it. © Dr. Maggie McGuire 2011

How to Deal With “Monkey Shines” © Dr. Maggie McGuire LLC

Active Participation and Motivation Use games to move your content along. Never force anyone to participate. Be willing to lead a game and be an active participant yourself. © Dr. Maggie McGuire LLC

Know Your Audience Ask questions about who they are BEFORE you go. What is the culture of the area? What are their concerns, needs and personal agenda? © Dr. Maggie McGuire LLC

Know Your Audience What is their level of experience? What is their level of education? How many will there be? © Dr. Maggie McGuire LLC

No Lion To Yourself © Dr. Maggie McGuire LLC

Evaluating Session Participants Perspective How you structure the evaluation will enhance or limit your data. Check sheets require little thought Too much writing will discourage participation Likert scales confuse people Make your own personal rubrics at © Dr. Maggie McGuire LLC

Evaluating Session Trainers Perspective Reflecting on your day. Innovations What went well? What needs improvement Can you realistically change © Dr. Maggie McGuire LLC

Soo o o o o o o o © Dr. Maggie McGuire LLC

Lesson’s Learned Train on what you know! Keep a trainers bag packed Keep a list of special things for each training. Keep a training box for each training. Invest in wheels Be flexible © Dr. Maggie McGuire LLC