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Train The Trainer Using Accelerated Learning

Guest post by: Paul Anderson

Article Overview: Training is not presenting, instead it is all about getting as much information transferred to delegates as quickly as possible. One of the greatest set of guidelines in regard with train the trainer in accelerated learning. This methodology helps to transform a training environment to one that delegates quickly learn new skills. The following guidelines are the critical areas in this paradigm.

Train The Trainer Using Accelerated Learning

Training is not presenting, instead it is all about getting as much information transferred to delegates as quickly as possible. One of the greatest set of guidelines in regard with train the trainer in accelerated learning. This methodology helps to transform a training environment to one that delegates quickly learn new skills. The following guidelines are the critical areas in this paradigm.

1. Overloading.

Some trainers are always wary of giving too much information to delegates in case they might overwhelm them. Indeed a balanced approach is required for each dimension, however most trainers miss the opportunity to maximise their efforts through the use of multiple dimensions. By giving lots of information in various channels and encouraging delegates to immerse themselves in the subject using the parallel nature of the brain, you can maximise information transfer.

When providing training, use body language, visual aids, auditory signals, colour, sense of touch, especial puzzles for exercises and so on to engage all the senses at once. This immersion is known to significantly to accelerate the learning.

2. Use the learning environment.

The learning environment plays a significant role in the speed of learning. To maximise the transfer you should set the environment in a way to encourage immersion and parallel processing. For example, use posters, related props to the training content, encourage touch, use background music and so on. Make sure the environment is lit and the room has a comfortable temperature so that delegates don’t feel cold.

3. Consider theory of multiple intelligences.

As stated by Howard Gardner, we don’t have only one intelligence; we have 8 intelligences. The traditional view is that we consider someone who is good at math and logic as someone who is clever or has high IQ. Research now shows that our success doesn’t depend on a single dimension such as math and logic, but instead there are 7 other areas that are just as important and a person must be good at all of them to realise his full potential. Accelerated learning helps to activate multiple intelligences at once so when a new skill is learned across all of them. For example, use of puzzles, colourful mind maps, props, cards, music, etc. are used to enhance the learning process.

4. Use clear objectives.

Before any attempt is made to transfer a skill, it is critical for a delegate to understand what they are about to learn, why this is important and how it can help them in the future. As logical as this sounds, many trainers and teachers seem to fall to the trap of training for the sake of training without clarifying what they are getting at. As soon as delegates feel they have no idea what the content is for, they switch off and this becomes a total waste of time for trainers and delegates. Objectives and applications are critical and must be clearly stated at the beginning and the end of each session.

5. Present the content in chunks.

We are much better in understanding ideas one at a time than all at once. When confronted with a lot of data, humans have a great capability to immediately categorise the incoming data to make sense of the it. When providing training, you should follow the same process and deliver one idea at a time in separate sessions. Chunking helps delegates to remember the content and understand it better as well.

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