WELCOME TO
TRAIN THE
TRAINER!
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SEMINAR PURPOSE
This training seminar is designed to prepare
training leaders to train Rotarians effectively.
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SESSION 1
ROTARY TRAINING
MEETINGS
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Learn about Rotary training meetings, their
purposes, and recommended time frames.
Know which training meetings are held in
your district and when.
Understand your role as a training leader.
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DISTRICT TRAINING EVENTS
Event
District team training seminar
Presidents-elect training seminar
(PETS)
Convener
Governor-elect
Governor-elect
District training assembly
Governor-elect
District membership seminar
District leadership seminar
District Rotary Foundation seminar
Leadership development program
Governor-elect
Governor
Governor
Governor
Rotaract leadership training
Governor
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TRAINER ROLE AT THE MEETING
Ensure that participants learn.
Follow the training plan for the session.
Follow up on unanswered questions.
Get permission from training committee for
new handouts.
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SESSION 2
TRAINING
ROTARIANS
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Understand the characteristics of an adult
learner.
List the ways that adults best retain
information.
Understand how to use different training
methods.
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QUALITIES OF ADULT LEARNERS
Realistic
Practical
Experienced
Unique
Busy
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ADULT LEARNER UNDERSTANDING
Adults retain
information that is
Interesting
Applicable to their
daily lives
Reinforced with
interactive activities
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SESSION 3
FACILITATED
LEARNING
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Describe the characteristics of a good
facilitator.
Explain different techniques used in
facilitated discussion.
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A GOOD FACILITATOR
Explores critical issues through
questioning
Creates a safe environment for
participation
Keeps group focused and on
schedule
Neutralizes negative behavior
Projects a positive image
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EFFECTIVE FACILITATION TECHNIQUES
Ask open-ended
questions.
Pose participant
questions to group.
Accept all comments
without judgment.
Correct misinformation
respectfully.
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SESSION 4
NONVERBAL
COMMUNICATION
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Discuss the different types of nonverbal
communication.
Describe how to adapt your training with
respect to nonverbal communication.
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TYPES OF NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION
Voice
Facial expressions
Gestures
Silence
Eye contact
Use of space
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READING CUES
If participants
seem . . .
Try . . .
Uncomfortable
Doing a getting to know you activity
Uninterested
Telling a story, doing an interactive
activity, or using gestures for a livelier
presentation
Confused
Giving or asking for examples and
allowing for questions
Opposed
Asking for their thoughts on the subject
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SESSION 5
TIME MANAGEMENT
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Identify techniques for managing time.
Identify materials you need in a training
room.
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TIME MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES
Begin and end sessions
promptly.
Distribute handout packets in
advance.
Prepare flip charts in advance.
Ask each group to report its
best idea (instead of all of its
ideas).
Use breaks to energize
participants.
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WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN TRAINING ROOM
General room setup
Training materials
Equipment
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SESSION 6
INTERACTIVE
TRAINING ACTIVITIES
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Understand benefits of using interactive
activities.
Identify techniques for making training
interactive.
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BENEFITS OF INTERACTIVE ACTIVITIES
Maintain interest and
refocus attention.
Create comfortable
atmosphere for expressing
ideas.
Reinforce concepts
learned.
Stimulate brain activity
with physical movement.
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INTERACTIVE ACTIVITIES
Getting to know
you activity
Pair and share
Voting
Small groups
Role play
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Thank you for attending
Train the Trainer!
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