Training Methodology for KVK Scientists - ICAR, Zonal Project ...

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V. Venkatasubramanian, Sajeev, M.V. & A.K. Singha.
If the purpose of the training is to help the trainees to acquire new skills, the appropriate
methods that are useful are demonstrations, role play, structured exercises, practical exercises and
workshop. If the purpose of the training is to change the attitude i.e. to help the trainees to acquire
new values, opinions and beliefs, the methods such as role play, case study, demonstrations, field
visits, structured games and exercises, instrumented exercises, film and video tape are of useful.
The choice of the training method will also depend upon whether the training is intended to
develop a general or specific level of knowledge and skill. The participants learning style, their
experience and size of the group are also some of the factors that are to be kept in mind while
deciding upon the training methods.
SI. No. Training methods Number of participants
1. Lecture 10-40
2. Group Discussion 3-10
3. Case Study 3-10
4. Role play 5-7
5. Field visits 5-20
6. Seminars and syndicate 15-30
7. Demonstrations 5-15
8. Simulation method 8-15
9. Structured exercise 5-15
10. Instrumented exercise 8-15
Training methods and optimum number of participants
5.20.1 Lecture
A lecture consists of oral presentation of the subject matter along with the help of audio
visual aids such as black board, over head projector, slides, charts etc., so as to help the listeners to
understand the concept, principle and method being presented. The lecture method is suitable to an
audience size of 10-40.
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Concepts, Approaches and Methodologies for Technology Application and Transfer