Step

Purpose

What To Do

1. Prepare the learner.

¨To relieve tension.

¨To establish training base.

¨To stimulate interest.

¨To give the trainee confidence in

performing the task.

¨Put the trainee at ease.

¨Find out what the trainee already knows about the

task.

¨Relate task to overall objective.

¨Link task to the trainee’s experience.

¨Make sure the trainee is comfortable to see you

perform the task clearly.

2. Present the task.

¨To make sure the trainee understands

what to do and why.

¨To ensure retention.

¨To avoid giving the trainee more than

he or she can absorb.

¨Tell, show and question carefully and patiently.

¨Emphasize key points.

¨Instruct clearly and completely one step at a time.

¨Keep your words to a minimum. Stress action words.

3. Try out trainee's

performance

¨To be sure the trainee has learned the

correct method.

¨To prevent poor habit development.

¨To be sure the trainee knows how the

task is to be performed and why.

¨To test the trainee's knowledge.

¨To avoid putting the trainee on the job

prematurely.

¨Observe the trainee perform the task without your

instruction. If the trainee commits a substantial error,

repeat Step 2.

¨Upon correct completion of the task, have the trainee

repeat the task. This time, the trainee should explain

the task as he or she performs it.

¨Ask questions to ensure that the key points are

understood.

4. Follow-up

¨To show your confidence in the trainee.

¨To give the trainee self-confidence.

¨To be sure the trainee has been trained

properly.

¨To foster a feeling of self-sufficiency in

trainee

¨Make favorable comments about trainee's current

work and progress to date.

¨Let the trainee work independently.

¨Frequently monitor trainee's work.

¨Gradually reduce trainee monitoring.