How to Perform On-the-job Training - Dean Amory

Answer to supplementary activity A
'At the end of this session the trainee will be able to single fillet a round fish using the appropriate
knife whilst conforming to standards of health, safety and hygiene to produce an edible fish yield of
more than 50% within an acceptable time limit'.
(Individual organisations will replace 'appropriate' and 'acceptable' with their own standards).
Hopefully, you now have some more understanding of learning objectives. Activity 4B will take
this understanding and allow you to explore some of the principles behind the selection of different
learning activities.
Matching coaching methods to objectives
Aim: To identify principles for deciding which type of coaching method will meet the objectives of
your session most effectively.
Activity 4B
Choose from the following list of options below, the method(s) which would seem most appropriate
for each of the coaching sessions described below.
Write the method(s) against the appropriate session (below) in the space provided.
Exercise - method of developing principles, procedures and attitudes in a simulated manner.
Activity - way of applying principles, procedures and attitudes in a practical manner.
Presentation - way of imparting knowledge, both verbal and written, in a structured manner.
Demonstration - showing and explaining a task or activity.
Instruction to group - giving procedural information on a specific topic to a group of people.
One-to-one coaching - to provide on-going individual instruction and advice on a task. A Guide
to Coaching in the Workplace
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