How does Train The Trainer training increase student learning?
Just about anyone can explain what they know, or demonstrate how to do a skill that they’ve learned. And both of these can be, at times, effective ways of teaching. But these are not the only ways to teach. And for many students, these are not the most effective ways to learn.
Certified trainers know how to teach the same topic several different ways so that their point gets across to all of the students, not just a few. They know how to recognize when students are having trouble with the topic, and they know how to help the students that need extra help. They are also very good at designing group work and hands-on projects, as well as practical problem-solving situations. These are all very effective methods of teaching that are often ignored by trainers who have not attended a Train the Trainer training workshop.
Other skills that certified trainers have which uncertified trainers usually don’t:
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scheduling breaks after appropriate learning “chunks”
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getting diverse groups of students to work together cooperatively and productively
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scheduling in time for getting off the topic a little, as often happens in a class
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keeping the students on track, when necessary
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ensuring that students treat each other with respect
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ensuring that often ignored and overlooked students get equal learning opportunities
Train the Trainer programs like PrepMasters Be A Great Trainer Workshop give you excellent training skills and career certification based on the latest research.