1. OVERVIEW OF TRAINING METHODS Mr. D. Bortamuly

2. Objectives of the session
To refresh the participants with the training methods
To help the participants to understand the concept and applicability of the training methods

3. Training Training is a planned communication process
Bringing a desired changes in knowledge, skills, attitude, behaviour, etc
In accordance with the job requirement and for better job performance

4. TRAINING-BASIC ELEMENTS
AIM / OBJECTIVES
AUDIENCE
MESSAGE / content
COMM. TECHNIQUES & methods
FACILITIES
Duration
Learning situation
Speaker
Speech Audience

5. TRAINING METHOD
Training method is a means to structure and deliver content to keep participants involved with interest for attainment of training objectives

6. Training methods used to impart knowledge
Extension talk
Lecture
Films, video tapes, CDs
General meetings
Small group techniques

7. Training methods used to impart skill
Group assignments & Presentations
Demonstrations
Workshops
Case method
Role play
Simulations & games

8. Training methods used to impart attitude
Study tours/ Field trip
Role play
Individual exercises
Exhibitions
Campaigns
Farmer as master trainer

9. Training methods used to solve practical problem
Case method
Group discussion
Brain storming
Exercises
Simulations & games
Related incident technique

10. EXTENSION TALK Presentation duly involving participants by stimulating and motivating them
WHEN TO USE : To convey information/facts
ADVANTAGES : For larger groups
LIMITATIONS : Depends on speaker skill

11. METHOD DEMONSTRATION / SKILL TEACHING How to do something is demonstrated step by steps involving triple process: seeing, hearing and doing
WHEN TO USE : To develop practical ability/ skill for doing a entirely new things
To do an old thing in a better way
LIMITATIONS : Require more time, labour and resources

12. GROUP DISCUSSION Problem-solving by two or more people talking and thinking together in a group on a particular topic
ADVANTAGES : participative, share information, participants know how to give due respect to other view
LIMITATIONS : few persons may dominate the entire discussions

13. ROLE PLAY Learners play certain roles in an informal and realistic manner on certain situations
ADVANTAGES : Help to understand the behaviour of himself &others
LIMITATIONS : Shyness of players

14. CASE STUDY A Written description of a hypothetical situation that is used for analysis and discussion
ADVANTAGES : Develop problem solving & analytical skill
LIMITATIONS : Time sharing, overlapping may arises

15. SENSITIVITY TRAINING How the individual and group behave is observed by giving a task to a group
ADVANTAGES : Better awareness of one’s own behaviour & group behaviour
LIMITATIONS : Overacting

16. FIELD TRIPS
ADVANTAGES : Provides first hand experience & observation
LIMITATIONS : Time consuming, Corporation from field units may not achieved for all the time

17. SEMINAR
To pool expertise of different aspects of a theme, and come out with conclusions and concrete recommendations.
Advantages: helpful in pooling experiences from different experts
Limitation : time consuming, overreacting may take place

18. SYMPOSIUM
To have presentations on different sub-topics of a major topic and to document those as resource book/ reference.

19. WORKSHOP
To learn specific skills by gaining practical knowledge and practicing under expert trainers

20. suitable to illiterates Costly, needs lot of preparation
EXHIBITION Systematic display of models, specimens, charts, photographs, Tran slides, pictures, posters, information etc. in sequence around a theme to create awareness and interest in the community
ADVANTAGES
Reach large audience,
suitable to illiterates
LIMITATIONS
Costly, needs lot of preparation

21. EXERCISE A structured or planned group activity which stimulates the condition of a real life situation
ADVANTAGES : To give opportunity to practice interpersonal and managerial skills
Limitation: Time consuming

22. Normally competitive, usually related to task
GAMES
Can be simple or very complex
Normally competitive, usually related to task
Not focus on who is winner or loser, but encourage a variety of thoughts and ideas and show how others may use them

23. SYNDICATE Group of people (8-10 in number) assigned with a task of investigating a particular problem to find out the solution
ADVANTAGES : Indepth study by utilizing experience of the trainee

24. ON –THE-JOB-TRAINING /FIELD TRAINING
ADVANTAGES : Provide practical experience, expose to the actual job situation

25. FACTORS affecting the selection of the training methods

26. Subject matter/ content Cost – Time, facilities, manpower
FACTORS affecting the selection of the training methods
Objectives of training
Subject matter/ content
Cost – Time, facilities, manpower
Trainer’s exposure towards training methods & training aids

27. Educational attainment Characteristics of trainees Size of the group
FACTORS affecting the selection of the training methods
Educational attainment
Characteristics of trainees
Size of the group
Level of maturity
Previous training
learning styles of the participants

28. Thank You