Instructional Design

The goal of all training programs is to create a memorable event that brings about a change in the knowledge and behavior of the participants. But consider this:

  • The Cognitive Experiential Self Theory (CEST – Professor Seymour Epstein, University of Massachusetts) suggests that we have an experiential mind and a rational mind.
  • The experiential mind learns directly, thinks quickly, pays attention to outcomes and forgets slowly.
  • The rational mind learns indirectly, thinks deliberately, pays attention to the process, and forgets rapidly.

Training programs driven exclusively by content (rational mind-based) lack the longer-term retention and impact of programs balanced with games, activities and interactions (experiential mind-based). In other words: Good training programs get the whole brain involved.

How We Help

The instructional designers and trainers at the Training Edge know both the theory and real-world practice of creating high-impact training events. The Training Edge will:

  • Conduct a needs analysis to determine your true educational needs and make a recommendation on a proposed innovative learning solution.
  • Review your existing learning objectives, program content and overall design and make recommendations for revisions.
  • Create blended learning solutions that are delivered in the right method to the right audience.
  • Develop learning activities, interactions and games specific to your content to engage and energize your participants.
  • Test the activities to ensure effectiveness and high level of engagement.
  • Work with your team to review the revisions and additions to ensure that your team is ready to lead a successful training event.

Provide step-by-step instructions of all activities so that your instructors can successfully facilitate the learning exercises and achieve a higher rate of participant retention and enjoyment.

Sample Adult Learning Methodologies

  • Introductions and Icebreakers
  • Group Activities
  • Individual Reflection Exercises
  • Case Studies
  • Quizzes, Tests
  • Games
  • Puzzles and Brainteasers
  • Out-of-the-Box Thinking Practices
  • Paired Sharing Experiences
  • Positive Learning Techniques
  • Group Discussions
  • Worksheets
  • Summary and Re-Caps

Contact us to design a training program specifically for you.