A framework to help understand the different emotional stages of learning and why after taking on a course many people feel overwhelmed and drop out. It explains the model and how you can use it to develop your personal training needs analysis and key pointers in using the model to support coaching. Links are also provided to support you out the doldrums stage when you are “Consciously Unskilled”.

Active training is a method of better engaging the participant in a training session. The facilitator provides a short lecture, then uses a structured activity so the group can put their learning into practice.

This article covers the key points required to run active learning sessions, including techniques such as role playing, jigsaw design, information search and learning tournaments. It also explains the pro and cons of this teaching style and how to get the most from it.

A look at why it is important to develop a training session plan and the key elements to include. Tips are offered for each stage of the development and an example plan provided.