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.