Training 06: Questioning to create Learners participation

Why Questioning?

By asking Questions, the Learners answer. Hence, the Learners get to participate.
In traditional Lecture, the Lecturers talks all the time. So it is a ONE-WAY communication.
For interactive and interesting TRAINING session, we want to have TWO-WAY communication. A good way to get the Learners to talk is by asking QUESTIONS.


Overhead Questions vs Direct Questions
Overhead questions = questions asked for any Learner in the class to answer.
Direct questions = question which is directed to a specific Learner to answer.


Open-ended Questions vs Closed-ended Questions

Open-ended questions:
1) Generate a wide range of answers.
2) Allow for a variety of viewpoints and answers.
3) Encourages open participation.
4) Encourages the Learner to express his opinion.

Closed-ended questions:
1) Seek a single response.
2) Seek a very specific answer.
3) Seek confirmation or denial (yes or no).


Examples of Open-ended Questions

“Why are Lions membership declining?”
“In your opinion, why do some Lions dislike attending meetings?”
“How can we attract potential New Members?”
“What can we do to improve the knowledge of Lions?”


Examples of Closed-ended Questions

“What is the best leadership style?”
“Who was the founder of the Lions movement?”
“Do you agree that Training is important for membership growth?”


Conclusion

Questioning methodology is a very important feature of interesting and interactive Training. If you want to be an effective Trainer, you must talk and listen. By asking questions to your Learners, you get to listen. This is how we can enhance TWO-WAY communication during the Training session.


In the next blog, I will be sharing about Case Studies application in Training.


***Michael***
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