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- Article - Transferring Training to Work Practices
- SIDELINES Mail Bag - Vote in our survey
- New Video Release -
Death and Dying: Saying Goodbye
Independent Study Modules - Six newest titles
Building Behavior Supports
Cardiac Concerns
Fragile X Syndrome
Preparing People You Support for Disasters
The Surveyors Are Coming: Are You Ready?
Writing and Implementing Learning Objectives
Independent Study Module 24-volume Set - Free Staff Development Video - SIDELINES Subscriber Drawing
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- Contact Bethesda - Comments are encouraged
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Transferring Training to Work Practices
You just finished a great training session. The trainees listened, participated and asked questions. Your training was a success!
Are you sure about that assessment?
An important way to evaluate if training was successful is to determine if the participants are using the materials and information taught in their work settings. Since training is about changing or learning a behavior, if we don’t see that happen, training did not occur. As trainers we need to help people take the information learned in training and transfer it to their jobs. Some ways you may do this are:
- Tell them—During your presentation, tell them specifically how they can use the information.
- Ask them—Let the learners identify how it fits into their work. This may happen during group discussions, or you may have them write a note to themselves on how they will use the information. They can either keep these notes or turn them in to you. You can then return the notes to the writer at a later date. This does not mean they can choose if they will use the information, but rather, reinforces the need to apply it by making a personal commitment to do it.
- Coach them—Everyone can use reminders. Coaching is a great way to remind people of new procedures and practices. Coaching can come from you, supervisors or peers.
- Remind them—In the days following training, remind learners of the things they learned. Some ways to do this are:
- Posters—place posters in commonly used areas with the key information from the session.
- E-mail—send an e-mail reminding staff of what they learned. You may want to include some reminders on how to use the information.
- Newsletters and/or Intranet—If your company has an in-house newsletter or intranet, include an article about the training and what was learned. It might even be fun to include some pictures from the session.
Since the training you do is an outgrowth of identified needs within your agency, you want to ensure application of the principles and practices you taught. Therefore, your responsibility for training and learning does not end as participants walk out of the door. It may be just the beginning of the learning process.
Ellen Hierl, Education Specialist
Bethesda Lutheran Homes and Services, Inc.
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What methods do you use to ensure what you teach is actually used on the job?
- My job is only to teach. What happens after that is not my problem.
- I ensure supervisors know the content of the training so they can coach their staff.
- I spend time coaching the staff that I taught.
- I send out reminders about what was covered in training.
Last Issue’s Survey
What is the most important role videos play in your training program?
| Provide visual examples of skills or concepts I am teaching. | 41% |  |
| Introduce concepts that I then enhance with further instruction. | 38% | |
| Open up discussion on issues that relate to the materials in the video. | 17% | |
| Give me a break from always being in front of a class. | 3% | |
Bethesda remains steadfast in its efforts to provide you with new and updated staff development video titles. Shop Bethesda’s Staff Development Catalog
Death and Dying: Saying Goodbye
Death is a reality. Yet, for many people, it is a difficult subject to talk about. It can be especially challenging when death touches the life of a person with developmental disabilities. This program provides you with the tools you need to help the people you support accept the deaths of family, friends and housemates, as well as their own inevitable passing. These tools also assist staff as they deal with the reality of someone’s death.
Learn more and view a preview of
Death and Dying: Saying Goodbye
Six Newest Titles
Priced at just $25 per title, Bethesda’s Independent Study Modules offer an affordable and convenient method for staff training. Check out our newest titles and the 24-volume set:
- Building Behavior Supports
- Cardiac Concerns
- Fragile X Syndrome
- Preparing People You Support for Disasters
- The Surveyors Are Coming: Are You Ready?
- Writing and Implementing Learning Objectives
Independent Study Module 24-volume Set
Individual titles from Bethesda’s collection of Independent
Study Modules cost $25 each; however, you may now purchase all
of our titles in an 24-volume
set for $500. That’s a $100 savings!
What are Independent Study Modules?
They are paper-based training materials that are presented in an easy-to-read, self-paced format. These workbooks are convenient for late-night or weekend-shift staff and are a ready reference for veteran staff. Interactive activities and competency testing help staff retain the information. Plus, the workbooks are conveniently packaged for storage in your filing cabinet or 3-ring binder.
What do Independent Study Modules include?
- Study manual
- Worksheet and answer key
- Competency measure and answer key
- Engaging activities for both individuals and small groups
- Permission to make as many copies as your agency needs
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New Independent Study Modules
- Building Behavior Supports
- Cardiac Concerns
- Fragile X Syndrome
- Preparing People You Support for Disasters
- The Surveyors Are Coming: Are You Ready?
- Writing and Implementing Learning Objectives
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