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Instructional Skills Training
Our instructional program is intended primarily for
teaching assistants, institutional trainers, tutors and other adult
educators
looking to enhance the effectiveness of their teaching.
Training can be tailored to the specific needs of individuals and small
groups. However, a typical program extends over 2-3 days and
addresses most or all of the following:
- Planning successful, effective lessons
- Considering the learners' point of view and developing useful learning
objectives
- Accommodating various learning styles and individual
differences
- Creating a positive, productive learning environment
- Using appropriate
teaching techniques and activities for interactive, participatory
learning
- Using questions and feedback as teaching tools
- Selecting effective
instructional aids and benefiting from the use of educational
technologies
- Facilitating online and distance learning
- Developing effective evaluation techniques and reporting
mechanisms
In a typical program, each participant designs and teaches
2-3 short lessons, and receives constructive feedback from the other
participants and the facilitator. Effective ways of addressing various
teaching
challenges
suggested by the participants are
discussed.
These programs are designed and facilitated by dedicated professional
educators with years of experience as instructor trainers in
North America and Europe.
Presentation Skills Training
Our presentation program is intended for university students,
researchers, conference presenters, business professionals, and
others interested in creating and delivering impactful presentations.
Training can be tailored to the specific needs of individuals and small
groups. However, a typical program extends over 2-3 days and addresses
most or all of the following:
- Planning effective and impactful presentations
- Determining the
purpose of each presentation and using it to 'hook' the audience
- Effective communication, knowing and
engaging the audience
- Considering various presentation styles and using appropriate
presentation techniques
- Incorporating questions and feedback
- Selecting effective visual aids
and using presentation technology
In a typical program, each participant designs and delivers
2-3 short presentations, and receives constructive feedback from
the other participants
and the facilitator. Effective ways of addressing a range of presentation
challenges are discussed.
These programs are designed and facilitated by dedicated professional
consultants with years of experience training instructors and presenters
in North America and Europe.
Professional Development Programs
Based on your or your team's instructional or presentation needs, we
would be glad to propose the most effective solution for
your organization.
If you are looking for a long-term solution, we would be glad to
work with you on developing a complete professional development
program that
addresses your specific needs.
To discuss your specific needs and to obtain a quote, please contact
us.
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