Sixteen Learning Principles for Effective Training

These are number of principles that help you to be a good trainer
Sixteen Learning Principles for Effective Training

1. Participants learn by doing.
   
2. Use realistic examples.
   
3. Participants relate their learning to what they already know.
   
4. Conduct the training in an informal environment.
   
5. Variety is the spice of life.
   
6. Remove the fear factor.
   
7. Serve as the facilitator of the learning process.
   
8. Inform participants of the learning objectives.
   
9. Practice makes perfect.
   
10. Guide and prompt; do not tell.
    
11. Give feedback.
    
12. Understand transfer of training.
    
13. Relate all activities to the learning objectives.
    
14. Show enthusiasm.
    
15. Make a good impression.
    
16. Use repetition.
    

When these learning principles are applied,

they’ll keep you on track toward effective training.

It will also build in the motivational aspects that are so essential.

The First Time Trainer

Tom W. Goad

Shared by Karen Harvey, Santa Clarita BTSA Program