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

© Dr. Maggie McGuire LLC

Training: It’s a

Jungle Out There

Maggie McGuire Ed.D.

[email protected] Trainer Registry 1032


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


“Jungle Rules”

Turn off your cell phones

Respect your neighbors comments

Participate actively

Take care of yourself


“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



Keeping Your Head Above The Canopy


It all begins with ………

Workshop Proposal Form1 What information

should they KNOW about the subject?

2 How are they going to LEARN it?

3 How will you MEASURE their increase in knowledge?


What information should they KNOW about the subject?

Determine your audience and how they will use the information.


How are they going to LEARN it?

How much time do you have?

Will you use games straight lecture or a combination of both?


How will you measure their increase in knowledge?

Paper pencil activityEvaluation gamePre and post test



How to get your lions and tigers organized-

Oh, My!


Setting Up Your Jungle

Creating the climate

Organizing Equipment and Materials

Surviving the training

Staying Alive


Create the Climate

Room arrangementMusicTemperatureFood ??

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 ____ ???????????


Suggestions for

On the tables:Markers Glue sticksPost it notesStampersName tagsCandyPipe cleanersScissors

In the Trainers BagBlank transparenciesVis-à-vis markersScotch tapeExtension cordStaplerDoor prizesMasking tapeChange of clothesaspirin


Tips for Staying Alive in the JungleArrive earlyMake 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.



How to Deal With

“Monkey Shines”


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.


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?


Know Your Audience What is their level

of experience?

What is their level of education?

How many will there be?



No Lion To Yourself


Evaluating Session Participants Perspective

How you structure the evaluation will enhance or limit your data.Check sheets require little thoughtToo much writing will discourage

participationLikert scales confuse people

Make your own personal rubrics at http://rubistar.4teachers.org/


Evaluating Session Trainers Perspective

Reflecting on your day.InnovationsWhat went well?What needs improvementCan you realistically change


Sooooooooo


Lesson’s Learned

Train on what you know!Keep a trainers bag packedKeep a list of special things for

each training.Keep a training box for each

training.Invest in wheelsBe flexible


Documents

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