CMAEYC Logo Horiz

What do we mean by trainer or training?
Required Required Question(s)

THE GOAL: To gather more data to create an informational resource for the State of Illinois.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU: We need your input on what shapes and defines the four approaches and how they differ.



PLEASE NOTE: Your individual responses will be kept in confidence.

 
 
Required 1.

To what extent does a TRAINER need depth of knowledge in the content they are addressing to be effective? (Choose up to 5 descriptors you agree with)
Possesses extensive knowledge and practical experience in the presentation, topic area. Is familiar with a variety of childhood care and education settings, professional development, levels of participants, and adapts content as needed.
Current on content knowledge, emerging issues.
Knowledge base will vary and depend on goals, expected outcomes, audience needs, experience, social make up.
Researches the current trends in the topic area and synthesizes these findings to support learning objectives.
As with children, the trainer should be prepared to provide knowledge that meets what the learner is prepared to assimilate. Referring to Vygotsky's zone of proximal development.
Scaffolding (Vygotsky)
Bases training content on accurate, current information consistent with sound theories and principles of child development.
Maintains resources that are current and topic-related to refer to concerning controversial issues, questions, or experiences (e.g., appropriate persons, agencies, publications).
Uses self-reflection and evaluation to improve subsequent programs.
Other  
  • Comment:

  • 500 characters left.
Required 2.

What knowledge and skills does an effective TRAINER need to prepare for and design professional development experiences for adult learners? (Choose up to 5 descriptors you agree with)
Knowledge of adult learning style
Knowledge of generational audience-learning
Prepare for audience needs- awareness of process and requirements
Is aware of own personal values, biases, dispositions and the possible effect on others.
Asses and meets the professional developmental level and characteristics of the target audience.
Current on content knowledge, emerging issues.
Maintains an appropriate level of competence in the field including a broad knowledge of currents trends, theory, and practice.
Chooses instructional methods and materials that are appropriate for the proposed learning objectives (e.g., self reflection, group discussion, demonstrations, multi-media presentations, visual aids.
Time management skills
Flexibility
Communication skills (listening, writing, speaking)
Articulates clear goals and strategies
Good organizational skills
Ability to scaffold learners
Other  
  • Comment:

  • 500 characters left.
Required 3.

What knowledge and skills related to instructional approaches does a TRAINER need to be effective? (Choose up to 5 descriptors you agree with)
Facilitates connections, between theory and practice by integrating information that is comprehensive, meaningful and relevant to participants' needs.
Delivery models, modes, or strategies are relevant and connect with content and goals
Understands and applies basic principles of human cognition/learning and demonstrates sensitivity to the needs of the adult learner
Knowledge and skills of learning styles including generational learning
Uses effective transitions to link content and learning objectives throughout the training.
Uses self-reflection and evaluation to improve subsequent programs.
Scaffolds the learner.
Other  
  • Comment:

  • 500 characters left.
Required 4.

What values are essential to providing effective and culturally responsive TRAINING practices? (Choose up to 5 descriptors you agree with)
Unbiased, honors diverse perspectives.
Values where people are in their beliefs and perspectives.
Exercises professional ethics, upholds NAEYC Code of Ethics
Respectful
Values and integrates diversity into the delivery of training/professional devel
Provides a positive learning environment.
Creates a safe environment where there is trust and confidentiality
Other  
  • Comment:

  • 500 characters left.
5.

Where do you work?
Child care (full workday--classroom based)
Part-day sessions (preschool or nursery)
Family child care home
School age/Out-of-school time
Other  
6.

Funding or Sponsor:
Faith-based program
Not-for-profit agency
Public school-based
Corporate or employer-sponsored
Self-employed
Head Start
For-profit (proprietary)
College/University
Other  
7.

With which group(s) do you work?
Infant/Toddler (birth to 3)
Pre-school/Head Start (3-5)
Kindergarten/Primary in a school (5-8)
School age/Out-of-school time
English Language Learners
College students
Children with special needs
Other  
8.

What position do you hold?
Teacher
Assistant
Family child care provider
Parent/Grandparent
Director/Admin.
College Educator/Trainer
Licenser
Student
Retired
Other