05 developing training materials

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DEVELOPMENT OF TRAINING MATERIALS

The use of the various types of training materials has always

been very effective in facilitating learning. This contributes

to the success of a training program as shown by the

appreciation and adoption by trainees of the specific skills,

knowledge, and technology transferred through the learning

activities.

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IMPORTANCE OF TRAINING MATERIALS

Facilitating trainees’ understanding of the subject matter;

Stimulating imagination and draws the participation of

trainees in the discussion; and

Eliminating monotony in the training methodology of the

trainer

PARTS OF A TRAINING DESIGN

1. RATIONALE

Defines the problems and/or needs of the system (small group,

organization, society, and others) and offers a particular type of

training activity as a means of helping solve the problems or

meet the needs. The benefits that maybe derived from the

training are likewise stated.

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States the desired effect that the training envisions to

achieve. Generally, the objectives are stated in terms of

behavioral changes.

General : states the overall aim of the training activity

Specific: the breakdown of the general objective into small

definitive and achievable terms.

2. OBJECTIVES

3. COURSE CONTENT

Enumerates the areas of study and specific subject-matter

content. As the “meat” of the training, the subject matter

provides solution to problems or satisfaction of the need, and

gives new information or ideas. It must be interesting to the

participants.

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Describes the procedures and techniques of running the activity.

It spells out the focus of the training, the relationship between

the subject-matter areas and the subject-matter emphasis.

4. METHODOLOGY

Describes the specific group to be trained or target clientele

of the training activity

5. PARTICIPANTS

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States the proposed site or venue and the duration of the

training.

6. DURATION AND SITE

Describes the responsibilities of each of the people involved

in the training. It also defines the relationship and functions

of each personnel.

8. RESPONSIBILITIES

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9. FINANCING

States the estimated cost of the training activity, the

breakdown of expenses and the sharing basic if ever there

are more than one sponsor.

Describes how the activity shall be evaluated before, during,

and after the training.

10. EVALUATION

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Describes the method(s) of the follow-up or follow-through

activities to be undertaken after the training.

11. FOLLOW-UP

THANKS

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