Training Design and Practitioner Skill Development:                           A Master Class for Training Consultants                      (and those that want to become one) 

(14 hours)

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Instructional design is the heart of talent development, and it must progress even as current conditions evolve, challenges become more complicated, and new trends emerge.  Instructional design is the practice of creating instructional experiences which “make the acquisition of knowledge and skill more efficient, effective, and appealing”.  The ADDIE model, a systemic instructional design model consists of the following phases:  analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation.   Using ADDIE, coupled with strategies and techniques of effective training method and presentation style, provide an approach to performance improvement and talent development that is participant-centered and respond to the application of improved practices in the workplace.

Course Description:

This session explores the use of the ADDIE Instructional Design as a framework for the work of training as a developmental practitioner skillset.  Further, participants will explore the use of experiential method to deliver training content that intentionally leads to conscious competence.  Because adults learn differently than traditional teaching strategies, this session will discuss how training differs from teaching, and how adults learn. This learning experience is designed to build the skills and ability of participants in designing effective training programs, tailored for adult learners, irrespective of their specific subject matter expertise.  

Learning Objectives:

Through didactic method, discussion, structured reflection, discussion, and practical exercises, professional coaches will improve their proficiency in the content and process roles of training. As a professional activity, this Master Class is shaped by the following specific learning objectives:

• Identify the characteristics of a trainer
• Identify the principle role of a training expert in the talent development process
• Identify the components of the ADDIE instructional design
• Discuss the ADDIE model of instructional design
• Distinguish how the training design alternatives meet individual and organizational needs
• Interpret the potential impact of various design alternatives
• Distinguish learning activities that incorporate adult learning principles and methods of experiential learning
• Discuss strategies for evaluating training activities
• Apply the concept of learning styles into training activities
• Discuss how communication preferences of different personalities impact individual participant needs
• Distinguish learning activities that are aligned to the experiential learning cycle and learning styles
• Compose SMART goals using Bloom’s Taxonomy, that respond to learning domains
• Discuss content derivation (the relationship between objectives, content, and evaluation)
• Distinguish between scope of content and sequence of delivery
• Explore the creation of effective visual aids and powerpoint (KeyNote)
• Plan for the effective implementation of training (audience, space, room layout, etc.)
• Discuss strategies for training facilitation (presentation skills, delivery, and answering questions)
• Employ the four levels of Kirkpatrick’s evaluation model to essentially measure
• Construct a plan of personal performance improvement as a SME and training consultant

Successful Completion:

Full attendance is expected and required. Successful completion of the course is dependent on class attendance, active participation in class activities, practical exercises, case studies, and independent reading. It is essential that the pre-work activities are completed prior the start of the learning event, and that the fieldwork is completed for full engagement in this learning opportunity.

TENTATIVE PROGRAM SCHEDULE

DAY ONE

9:00 A Introduction and Opening Exercise

9:30 A Training Design and Experiential Method and The ADDIE Approach

12:00 P Lunch

1:00 P The Person-Centered Experience: How to Incorporate Learning Styles

2:00 P Content and Flow

5:00 P End of the Program Day

HOMEWORK:  Writing Objectives and Drafting Slides for the Final Presentation

 DAY TWO

9:00 A Training Activities

10:45 A Creating Visual Aids

11:00 PM Evaluation Tools and Strategies

12:00 P Lunch

1:00 P Managing the Training Deliverable

5:00 P End of the Program Day / Program Evaluation

MASTER COACH FACILITATOR

Dr. Kenneth Mitchell is a Master Coach Practitioner and a Board Certified Coach. His practice includes work as a life design coach. Dr. Mitchell has a bachelor’s degree in economics, an MBA in management, and has earned a doctorate of applied management in organizational development. He has completed postdoctoral study in survey research design. His coach training includes coursework through the Center for Coaching Mastery, the Certified Coaches Federation, and extensive study in psychometric instruments.  Coach Mitchell is a member of the Assoication of Coach Training Organizations (ACTO). Dr. Mitchell has designed, developed, and managed federal programs in excess of $14.5 million from the US Department of Health and Human Services and the US Department of Education. 

His federal training programs have been highly rated; and, curriculum designed under federal grants have earned him The Award for Innovative and Creative Pedagogy from the Academy of Educational Leadership (2005).

AUDIENCE COMMENTS FROM PAST WORKSHOP EVALUATIONS

SAEOPP Annual Conference Workshop Evaluation

• Dynamic presentation.  Probably the most useful information ever presented during SAEOPP training session. Coaching should be a part of TRIO new staff orientation across the board.  We need in depth training in this area!
• Dr. Mitchell presented relevant information and his presentation style was extremely effective.  Job well done!
• An excellent presenter who gave good insight to academic coaching.  He involved the audience.
• Kenneth is so engaging and knowledgeable.  I attend another workshop facilitated by him and he is consistent in his presentation style.  Very enjoyable and informational.

Teaching Academic Survival Skills Conference

• Ken is quick witted and kept us on our toes.  Very engaging and knowledgeable in this area.  He was an entertaining and professional presenter!
• Gained new knowledge about the connection between Academic Coaching and college preparation.
• Thank you so much for offering this presentation – it has opened doors for me!

Recruiting and Serving Hard to Reach Populations Training Program for Federal TRIO Programs (US Department of Education):

• Dr. Mitchell’s presentation style – engaging, relevant, and open to audience participation. His knowledge & experience is evident.  I would love to learn from people who “get” what young people need and want – and are fearless with saying and doing it!
• I liked everything.  I am glad that I attend this session.  Presenter was personable and knowledgeable! 
• Dr. Mitchell’s presentation was encouraging in that I left knowing what documents I need to collect and read, I felt empowered to be a leader at our school and to make the program great!
• “It’s a role not a title!” (Comment is in regards to being an effective Program Director)
• Provided great information for a new director.  Very motivated to serve my population and get started on grant writing.
• The instructor is very informative regarding how to successfully run the (federal) program.
• Speaker’s enthusiasm was a positive start to the training program ahead.
• GREAT presenter, energetic, and positively motivating.  Informative for new directors (and future directors).
• Learning about the ‘teaching moment’.  I have a 'charge to keep!'.
• Great information.  Great resources.  Learned a lot on how to deal with this population (Comment is in regards to session on educational services and outreach to GLBT Youth).
• Excellent!  This is the 1st time I have been in any such informative presentation on a topic.  Not widely discussed! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
• I enjoyed the way in which the material was presented. It was a most interesting session.
• This helped me to begin to think more clearly about how to be more proactive in our program, especially in terms of discussing preventing discrimination and opening up conversations. 

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Professional Endorsement

This learning event is designed to support the following professional competency area(s): Ethical & Professional Practice.

Blue Ink, LLC is a CCE-approved single continuing education program for the BCC credential for the following course: Training Design and Practitioner Skill Development - A Master Class for Training Consultants. Successful completion of this learning event is 20 CEUs towards recertification as a Board Certified Coach.