Archive for the ‘Instructor’ Category

Thank An Instructor

Tuesday, August 30th, 2005

I had an occasion to go into the gym yesterday to pass along a telephone message. Shortly after I entered the room, David Scott began demonstrating how to place leg irons on a combative subject (Jim Booth). It was funny watching David talk his way through the ...

The Value of Learning About Learning

Saturday, May 28th, 2005

For those of us who develop training for adults or workplace learning solutions, this is an especially interesting article about the value of learning about thinking and learning. Most adults need explicit instruction to develop learning skills that will keep them relevant in the employment market. CLICK HERE: The Value of ...

Presentation Skills Checklist

Wednesday, May 25th, 2005

During the Instructor Development course, we discuss presentation skills that will make you a great instructor. However, I thought a reminder might be useful for the veteran instructors. The next time you do a presentation, have a coworker or friend observe you and ask him to watch for ...

White Paper: Is This the Best Way to Develop, Deliver and Manage Criminal Justice Training?

Wednesday, July 28th, 2004

A discussion of issues related to alternative training delivery methods for criminal justice personnel Background During the recent General Assembly session, Delegate Watkins Abbott, of Appomattox, introduced budget language that tasked the Department of Criminal Justice Services to conduct a study of alternative training delivery method for criminal justice officers. For ...