# Instructor Training Course (Self-Paced)

Canonical URL: <https://www.graduateschool.edu/courses/instructor-training-course-self-paced>

## Overview

Sharpen and improve your instructional skills and become a more polished presenter. Discover proven training techniques for large and small groups, in a variety of training venues, including methods for engaging remote participants. Practice using methodologies in addition to the lecture to enhance participant involvement and retention of learning outcomes. Experience hands-on engagement, including using a variety of instructional methods from presentation and demonstration to role-playing and game-playing. Develop a personal toolkit of training techniques and learn to evaluate your training success and return on investment.

## What you'll learn

- Understand the varying needs of the adult learner in the classroom environment.
- Appreciate different learning styles and identify your own preferred style.
- Effectively use nonverbal communication techniques to manage the group.
- Use PowerPoint presentations, whiteboards/electronic boards, online annotation features, charts, and hand-outs effectively.
- Apply the five phases of the instructional design process.
- Use alternatives to lecturing that actively involve both present and remote learners, while enhancing learning outcomes.
- Strengthen your presentation skills and techniques for a variety of training venues.

## Curriculum

#### Module 1: Adult Learners

- Relate Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs to adult learning
- Discuss motivations and characteristics of adult learners
- Review and apply Malcolm Knowles’ andragogy principles
- Connect training to learners’ real-world experiences

#### Module 2: Learning Preferences

- Identify and define seven learning styles
- Reflect on personal learning preferences
- Discuss how to address different styles in training

#### Module 3: Instructional Systems Design and Objectives

- Learn the five steps of the ISD process
- Write clear, measurable behavioral objectives
- Distinguish between strong and weak objectives

#### Module 4: Training Methods

- Explore alternatives to lecture-based training
- Practice using case studies, role-plays, and group work
- Understand the benefits and execution of VILT (Virtual Instructor-Led Training)

#### Module 5: Presentation and Training Venues

- Review presentation feedback criteria
- Deliver practice presentations and receive feedback
- Compare in-person, hybrid, and virtual training environments

#### Module 6: Presentation Skills

- Practice voice modulation, posture, gestures, and eye contact
- Build rapport and demonstrate confidence
- Adapt presentation style to audience needs and venue

#### Module 7: Visuals: Handouts, Charts, PowerPoint, and Boards

- Design effective charts and PowerPoint slides
- Use visuals to support learning objectives
- Practice visual presentation techniques in person and online

#### Module 8: Ice Breakers, Exercises, Games

- Facilitate engaging activities to support learning
- Demonstrate ice breakers and interactive games
- Adapt exercises for online instruction

#### Module 9: Questions and Questioning Techniques

- Use questioning to stimulate learning and engagement
- Craft high-level and divergent questions
- Apply Bloom’s taxonomy in classroom questioning

#### Module 10: Classroom and Group Management

- Apply time-saving and group engagement strategies
- Handle disruptive behaviors with professionalism
- Facilitate experiential activities and breakout discussions

## Pricing

**Tuition:** $1649