The Learning MatchMaker

How does a Trainer Transfer Learning to their Participants?

Here are some tips taken from the web.

• The trainer understands the concept of learning as a "process rather than before, during, and after the training event.

• The trainer understands the roles of line managers, supervisors, training managers, trainers,and learners in promoting transfer; knows the importance of supervisory intervention with learners both before and after training; understands how organizational barriers can prevent transfer; and can work collaboratively with others to design and implement effective transfer of learning activities.

• The trainer gives relevant examples and encourages critical assessment of how new learning can be applied to trainees' jobs; elicits examples of practice dilemmas and successes; and can help trainees identify and resolve barriers to application of new learning in the work place.

• The trainer demonstrates understanding of the sequence and stages in acquiring and mastering new knowledge and skills; and knows how and when to use mentoring, coaching, and other on-the-job training activities to promote continued trainee development.

• The trainer demonstrates understanding of the importance of collaborating with supervisors, managers, and team leaders to promote transfer of learning, and can design post-training on-the-job learning activities that promote continued skill development by trainees.

• The trainer helps to assess and provide feedback regarding trainees' acquisition of knowledge and skill at the completion of training; and can DEVELOPING IN HOUSE TRAINING TEAM recommend additional self-development or training activities to promote skill development.

• The trainer employs a variety of assessment methods to be used before, during, and after training to measure the impact of training; and can collaborate with training managers to implement comprehensive evaluations of training effectiveness.

• The trainer incorporates a variety of classroom activities that support transfer, such as idea catchers, action planning, supervised practice, and rehearsal.