Trainer Resources For Teachers

My career has been in training. Active learning methods that are new to many teachers are familiar to most trainers. That is why I recommend to college faculty the following resources for training facilitators. These links will take you to some of the leaders in the training field. The tips and techniques can easily be applied to classroom teaching.

Bob Pike is known as the trainer’s trainer. His website at www.bobpikegroup.com includes articles, an e-magazine, and other resources.

Thiagi is one of the leaders in interactive training. Go to www.thiagi.com and click on the link for free resources. You will find games, puzzles, interactive lecture activities, and much more.

Dave Meier has long been instructing trainers on accelerated learning methods. Click on tips at www.alcenter.com/alindex.html. You will also find the schedule of training workshops.

The leading professional association for trainers is the American Society for Training and Development. You may learn more about this organization and its resources at www.astd.org.

Trainers have benefited from the academic research on learning. I recommend academics benefit from how trainers have applied that research.