Advanced Training of Trainers - Pathfinder International

Accept Feelings: Use statements that show
you accept feelings or ask for clarification
of feelings.
Varying lecture techniques can increase
participation in lectures, increase interest
in the subject being taught, and improve
effectiveness of the presentation. Some
variations in lecture techniques include:
N The Card and Chart Technique
is a combination of lecture and
brainstorming. It’s a way to organize
brainstorming ideas into categories or
components. This technique is used in
the quality of care framework.
N A Mock Interview is a useful way to
obtain information from technical
experts. It can be done several
different ways. A volunteer can be
given a set of questions to ask the
technical expert, or a panel of experts
can be set up with the audience asking
questions.
N The Multiple Choice Lecture is
done by giving each trainee 4 pieces
of different colored paper. Label
each piece A, B, C, or D. Prepare a
series of multiple choice questions
related to the lecturette and put each
question on a transparency. During
the lecturette show the questions as
they relate to the content. Ask the
trainees to hold up the appropriate
piece of paper that relates to the
multiple choice answer A, B, C, or D.
If a number of trainees give the wrong
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decide what they would do in each
case and exactly what they would say
to stimulate discussion. Ask each pair
to also share 1 difficulty they have
encountered where they had difficulty
encouraging participation.
Lecturette (15 min.):
The trainer should:
N Give a brief lecture on the different
types of lecture techniques that can be
used.
Group work (1 hr. 15 min.):
The trainer should:
N Divide the group into 5 smaller
groups. Give each group 1 type of
lecture and ask them to demonstrate
the technique using a subject of their
choice.
N Give Px 15 minutes to prepare.
N After 15 minutes, give each group 10
minutes to demonstrate the lecture
technique they were assigned.
N During presentations, ask Px to reflect
on the following:
o Was the lecture type used
appropriate for the subject
material?
UNIT 4/OBJECTIVE #5
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o Did the lecture type enhance the
presentation or make it confusing /
cumbersome?
o What suggestions do you have to
increase the effectiveness of the
lecture?
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