3. The Project to Educate Physicians on End-of-life Care Supported by the American Medical Association and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Training of Trainers

4. Objectives . . . To identify positive and negative learning situations
Describe different teaching styles
Explain the difference between passive and active learning

5. . . . Objectives
Explain ways to improve training through training skills
Identify ways personal style can impact the training experience

6. “Adult - adult training” vs “adult - child training”
Trainer and learner(s) negotiate content
Education is based on a give and take
Learner background is invaluable
Information is shared
Both vessels have room!

7. Passive learning Information transfer Reflection Evaluation Assessment
Analysis

8. Active learning Analyzed Discussed Debated Processed
Linked to relevant activities
Incorporated (or not)

9. Factors influencing learning
Learner is motivated
Learner has some experience

10. Other influences Learner was forced to show up
Learner has been through “training” before
Learner has too much on the mind
Learner may have personal barriers to the content
The trainer may be annoying!

11. Active training methods
Lecture
Case studies
Role play
Facilitating discussions
Use of videos
Other visual aides

12. Training skills Know your material Rehearse
Point above only this time do it
Be prepared to answer questions
Use humor appropriately
Be prepared for difficult participants

13. “Difficult” participants
Know-it-all
Naysayer
Monopolizer
Chatterpox
Reluctant learner
Preacher
Unresponsive participant

14. Personal style Movement Tone & volume Speed Direction
Minimize what might be a distraction

15. Training of Trainers Summary