Advanced Instructional Techniques

For classroom instructors who have more than one year of experience in delivery. Also intended for those who have attended a course in basic instructional techniques and wish to learn how to use subtle techniques to adapt their teaching style from a presenter to more of a facilitator.

• Establish a positive climate for learning.
• Develop rapport with learners.
• Prevent problems from arising.
• Analyze your instructional style.
• Adapt your instructional style when necessary.
• Increase learner motivation.
• Make your courses enjoyable for learners.
• Encourage friendly competition and co-operation.
• Lead discussions.
• Analyze group dynamics.
• Maintain healthy group dynamics.
• Interpret non-verbal messages.
• Employ non-verbal techniques.
• Direct a group with subtlety.
• Maintain and modify behavior.
• Handle problems if they arise.
• Prevent burnout.

Session 1

• How to prepare learners and managers before the course.
• How to use classroom layouts strategically.
• Techniques for starting a course off on the right foot.
• 8 highly effective icebreakers and when to use them.
• How to develop exceptional rapport with your learners.
• 21 ideas for promoting group cohesiveness.
• How to maximize learner participation.
• 18 ways to build the self-esteem and confidence of learners.
• How to create a collaborative learning environment.
• Ideas for making the most of the time you have with learners.

Session 2

• 15 traits of effective course leaders.
• Instruments for assessing your instructional style.
• How to select the most appropriate style.
• 72 items that influence your style.
• 12 key factors to boost your professionalism, credibility, and image.
• A wide array of motivational techniques.
• 20 tips for preventing boredom.
• 14 tips for meeting individual needs.
• How to use competition constructively.
• 11 advanced lecture techniques.
• How to promote the use of new skills on the job.
• How to give feedback properly.
• The 4 phases of group development.
• How to diagnose and “read” a group.
• 20 key behaviors to observe in a group.

Session 3

• 16 pointers for assessing group dynamics.
• Using attending skills to maintain positive behaviors.
• How to apply the more subtle and sophisticated skills to lead a group.
• 5 active listening skills.
• How to spot and prevent problems before they erupt.
• When to intervene (and when not to).
• How to handle problem people.
• A simple yet effective intervention approach.
• How to resolve conflicts so there are no losers.
• How to handle resistance.
• Tips for protecting yourself against burnout.
• Best practices for your continued development.

• All the worksheets, checklists, and forms in Microsoft® Word template format. Simply download them from your personal MyLangevin website.
• 90-day access to all recorded online sessions. 
• Free 1-year feedback service. Send us a recording of yourself instructing and we will give you detailed feedback to further develop your skills.
• One-time, free refresher training. Brush up on your skills by attending the same workshop a second time. (Note: attendee must be the same person, from the same company, as the original paid booking.)

This workshops consists of 4 synchronous sessions and includes many group-centered activities to help you master the best practices in online course leadership. Focus on subtle and adept facilitation principles that will allow you to guide your learners. You’ll prepare a lesson of your own to deliver as a final exercise. Also, 4 to 6 hours will be required for intersession work.

• Maximum Class Size: 15 participants (We limit class size to ensure maximum value and participation for our clients.)
• Log in to the Adobe Connect platform using the link that will be sent prior to your workshop.
• Expect an engaging, highly interactive, hands-on workshop with plenty of practice opportunities using breakout rooms, chat, polls, whiteboard annotation tools, etc.
• Review recordings of each session for up to three months after the workshop ends.