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Training workshop

A training workshop is a type of interactive training, educational programme or learning environment that is rich in materials and intended for a group of people. The focus self-directed learning or reflection on experience. A practical approach is taken and the groups needs and (or) interests are addressed. Participants in such a workshop carry out a number of training activities rather than passively listen to a lecture or presentation. Broadly, two types of workshops exist: A general workshop is put on for a mixed audience, and a closed workshop is tailored towards meeting the training needs of a specific group. General or closed training workshops have multiple formats. This includes classroom training, development programmes that are produced in-house, courses and programmes that are offered externally, experiential learning and coaching / mentorship Those who are responsible for Training Workshops will often use the ADDIE model as a framework to guide their process.Training needs analysis Training programme design Training materials development Training intervention Training analysis

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A training workshop is a type of interactive training, educational programme or learning environment that is rich in materials and intended for a group of people. The focus self-directed learning or reflection on experience. A practical approach is taken and the groups needs and (or) interests are addressed.1 Participants in such a workshop carry out a number of training activities rather than passively listen to a lecture or presentation. Broadly, two types of workshops exist: A general workshop is put on for a mixed audience, and a closed workshop is tailored towards meeting the training needs of a specific group.2 General or closed training workshops have multiple formats. This includes classroom training, development programmes that are produced in-house, courses and programmes that are offered externally, experiential learning and coaching / mentorship3 Those who are responsible for Training Workshops will often use the ADDIE model as a framework to guide their process.

  1. Training needs analysis
  2. Training programme design
  3. Training materials development
  4. Training intervention
  5. Training analysis
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References

  1. Bojanić, Biljana & Pop-Jovanov, Danijela. (2018). WORKSHOPS IN EDUCATION: THEORETICAL AND PRACTICAL ISSUES. Методички видици. 9. 223. 10.19090/mv.2018.9.223-234.
  2. Jolles, Robert L (2005). How to Run Seminars and Workshops (3 ed.). John Wiley & Sons. pp. 5, 12, 48, 155, 320. ISBN 978-0-471-71587-0. Retrieved 2014-11-23.
  3. https://www.open.edu/openlearn/money-business/workplace-learning-coaching-and-mentoring/