INTRODUCTION

Various types of instructional methods are listed

including classroom, video, role play, case study,
adventure learning, games, computer-based
training, virtual reality, mobile learning or other
new training technologies.
TRADITIONAL TRAINING METHODS
CATEGORIES

• PRESENTATION METHODS
• HANDS-ON METHODS
• GROUP BUILDING METHODS
PRESENTATION METHOD
• Methods in which trainees are passive recipients
of information.
Includes:
• Facts
• Processes
• Problem-solving methods
 LECTURE
• Involves the trainers communicating through
spoken words of what she wants the trainees
to learn.
TRAINERS AUDIENCE
VARIATION OF LECTURE METHODS

• STANDARD LECTURE
• TEAM TEACHING
• GUEST SPEAKER
• PANEL
• STUDENT PRESENTATION
ADVANTAGES:

• One of the least expensive

• Useful when instructor is the main knowledge holder
• Most efficient and direct way to provide learners with
that knowledge
• Demonstrate subject-matter experts passion and
enthusiasm for a topic
DISADVANTAGE:
• One way: not effective if goal is shared responsibility
• Details get lost in the shuffle after 15-20 minutes
relative passivity of employees
• Depends totally on trainers effectiveness and
information
• Usually no record of key points
• Words and figures can be easily be garbled
 AUDIO-VISUAL TECHNIQUES
• Overheads
• Slides
• Video
Has been used for improving :
• Communication skills
• Interviewing skills
• customer-service skills
• Illustrating how procedures should be followed
 ADVANTAGES:
• Trainers can review, slow-down or speed-up the lesson
• Trainees can watch video multiple times if they have
access to it during and after the training session
• Trainees can be exposed to equipment, problems and
events
• Trainees are provided with consistent instruction
• Video taping trainees allow them to see and hear their
own performance without the interruption of the trainers
DISADVANTAGE:
• Too much content for the trainees to learn
• Poor dialogue between reactors
• Overused of humor or music and drama