Facilitators might find it helpful to use the evaluation checklist a guide while choosing among different training exercises and activities:
- Real-World Relevance. Does the training exercise help participants learn skills and concepts that are applicable to the workplace? Do the roles in the training exercise relate to easily recognizable real-world situations?
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Appropriate Structure. Is the basic structure of the training exercise appropriate for the instructional objectives, participant characteristics, type of learning, and intended use?
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Flexible Format. Does the training activity permit easy modifications to suit local resources and constraints in terms of schedule, number and background of participants, and physical facilities?
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Participant Involvement. Are all participants involved in the training activity at all times?
- Effective Instructions. Does the training activity include clear and concise instructions? Do the rules avoid unnecessary and irrelevant items?
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Intellectual Stimulation. Are the participants engaged in challenging tasks instead of rote memory activities?
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Criterion Reference. Is the mastery of useful skills and knowledge obvious to the participants?
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User Friendliness. Can a typical facilitator use the activity without having to spend too much time preparing the materials or learning the rules?
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Cost-Effectiveness. Is the training activity inexpensive? Can a cheaper alternative produce the same training outcomes?
Adapted from Tips for Facilitators, Workshops by Thiagi, Inc.
Depending on the training objective and the characteristics of the participants, different activities may be more relevant than the others. | 