The Creative Trainer

Introduction

For trainers and teachers, getting participants excited about learning is no laughing matter. They face challenges in ensuring attention, participation, and retention.

In his research on Multiple Intelligences(MI), Howard Gardner points out the need to look beyond logical and linguistic ability as represented by IQ.The use of MI and creativity gains participants' attention and brings about involvement and interaction in the learning environment.

The two-day Creative Trainer workshop will help participants learn how to design and deliver creative training that results in superior learning through the use of MI and creative tools.

Who Should Attend

This programme is designed for trainers, line managers, consultants, subject matter experts, and others who need to enliven their training sessions with creative training tools. The workshop is relevant to both technical and soft skill trainers.

Competencies Addressed

Ability to design and deliver creative training based on the concept of Multiple Intelligences.

Workshop Objectives

On completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:

• Integrate the concept of Multiple Intelligences in their training sessions
• Design creative training activities
• Facilitate training sessions creatively
• Use creative tools to accelerate learning
• Assess learning in creative and non-threatening ways

Model Reference

• Howard Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences
• Kolb's Experiential Learning Model
• Palan's FUN Model: FUN x Content = Result®

Learning Approach

We follow the 'Demonstrate -- Review -- Do -- Log Learning' approach throughout the five-day programme.

Duration

2 Days

Facilitator

Karen Ong - DTM (UK), CITD (UK), ATP

Course Outline

The Theory of Multiple Intelligences

• Looking beyond IQ
• The eight intelligences
• Contextualisation and distribution
• Using MI in your training sessions

Designing Creative Training Activities

• Striking a balance between FUN and content
• Using a 'Project Management' approach
• Producing a design document using rapid instructional systems design

Developing Creative Training Materials

• Preparing participant 'playbooks,' partial visuals, posters, and flip charts
• Design formats

Creative Facilitation Tools

• Creative facilitating skills
  - Role plays with creative variations: the Bollywood format
  - Creative story telling

Accelerated Learning

• Creating environments that promote learning
• Brain compatible learning
• The 5 I's

Creative Assessment

• Non-threatening assessments
• Maximising memory
• Remembering to remember

Practical Exercises

• Designing and delivering creative training sessions