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Train-the-Trainer Unit 2: Important Quality Factors

What Constitutes Quality? • Curriculum (What and How – content and learning activities) • Instructor (Who) • Facility or environment (Where) • Student (Target)

What makes a good learning? Instructor Curriculum Learning Learner Facility 3

Quality Curriculum • Active learning that involves • Learnerinstructor interaction • Learnerlearner interaction • Learnercontent interaction • Variety in instructional approaches that address different learning styles • New, up-to-date content that connects with experiences (relevant)

Continued Quality Curriculum • Organized instruction (time, content, direction) • Appropriate breaks • Materials/handouts • Engaging/fun • Learning takes place • Defined goals and objectives

Continued Quality Curriculum • Applied • Orderly/Controlled • Authentic or situated • Challenging • Feedback provided

Quality Facilities • Quiet • Comfortable • Appropriate Temperature • Comfortable Chairs • Adequate Space • Well lighted • Clean • Convenient • No distractions

Continued Quality Facilities • Adequate parking • Accommodations (ADA as needed) • Food/Refreshments (as appropriate) • Appropriate number of learners (optimum #?) • Adequate instructional equipment (screen, projector, Internet access, etc) • Safe

Continued Quality Facilities • Appropriate classroom configuration/layout • Classroom style • Circle • Theater style • Horseshoe • Round tables vs square tables

Quality Student • Motivated • Respectful • Attentive • Prompt/Punctual • Involved • Completes assignments • Participates • Prepared

Continued Quality Student • Inquisitive • Open minded • Not disruptive • Cooperative

Quality Instructor

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