Factors to be considered in performing these activities

TRAINING & HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT 3(1+2)
Lesson 10:Facilitation skills in training

Factors to be considered in performing these activities

The trainer has to consider four basic factors namely:

  • Subject matter expertise
  • Andragogical knowledge and skills
  • Communication skills
  • Personal traits and qualities

Subject matter expertise

  • An instructor/trainer needs to possess the technical knowledge of the subject which is referred to as Job Knowledge.
  • Apart from this the trainer needs to possess a broad knowledge of the organization, the general rules, regulations and policies. Job skills which include the ability to operate various equipments and tools where relevant, should also be present in a trainer.
  • The ability to select between variety of instructional methods, skills to guide trainees and counsel them - all form a part of this skill.

Andragogical knowledge and Skills
This includes some formal qualification coupled with an understanding of the principles of adult learning and motivation.

Communication Skills

  • A good communicator (both in oral and written) is an asset to any trainer.
  • Questioning, explaining, listening, illustrating and preparing training material demand very high communication skills.
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