Developing Training Materials
Lesson Plans
Good lesson planning is essential for any systematic approach to instruction.
Although many instructors become discouraged by the time required for good lesson planning, a well written and properly used lesson plan can be a very worthwhile teaching aid. Experienced instructors use written lesson plans for a variety of purposes.
- They can be checkpoints to ensure well-planned learning experiences.
- They can serve as teaching guides during lessons and as references for other instructors who may teach for us in emergencies.
- They also serve as convenient records of an instructor's planning techniques and methods of teaching.
- One of the most practical functions of lesson plans is that they serve as step-by-step guides for instructors in developing teaching and learning activities.
Trainer Guides
If a number of trainers are expected to present the training, you may want to prepare a trainer's guide that includes a lesson plan that brings all aspects of the training course into a readily usable form. At a minimum, the trainer's guide should include:
- a course outline for each instructional block,
- a program of instruction for the entire course,
- activities and tests, and
- a list of additional resources that might be useful in presenting the course.
Click on the image for a sample lesson plan for one module for a course in Personal Protective Equipment.
Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.
4-9 If a number of trainers are expected to present the training, you may want to prepare a _____.
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