Learning Delivery
The process of enabling learning and consensus-building.
Level 1 Demonstrates introductory understanding, directing people to the appropriate source for further information.
BEHAVIORS
- Arranges on-site physical and/or virtual sessions.
- Administers learning management systems.
- Coordinates duties with facilitators and trainers.
- Coordinates learning environments (e.g., books training rooms, schedules online meetings, creates online learning spaces).
QUESTIONS
- Discuss a course delivery where you were responsible for the physical setup administration.
Probing Questions
* What key support issues did you concern yourself with?
* What went into the discussion about the room itself?
* What activities did you do to ensure that everything needed was in place?
* Were there any crises that came up? How did you handle them?
* Was the activity a success?
- Tell us when you managed a significant amount of participants and training delivery information.
Probing Questions
* Why did you have to manage this information?
* What tools did you use to manage this information? How did you become familiar with the information management tool?
* What did you have to "create" yourself to effectively manage the large volume of information?
* What issues did you identify with the information management process?
* How were your reports received?
Level 2 Applies the competency in common situations that present limited difficulties, working with a moderate level of guidance.
BEHAVIORS
- Develops learning objectives according to the established curriculum.
- Facilitates participation for all individuals in learning sessions and activities.
- Creates opportunities to initiate and maintain learner interaction.
- Uses varied, creative, and effective learning methods.
- Uses information from participant evaluations, evaluation summaries and feedback from trainees to identify opportunities to improve training.
QUESTIONS
- Tell us about a situation where you compared course learning objectives to overall curriculum objectives.
Probing Questions
* How did you identify the different objectives?
* How did you manage issues between course objectives and overall curriculum objectives?
* How did the objectives influence your approach to learner participation?
* What changes did you determine needed to be made?
* Were your recommended changes accepted and made?
- Describe a specific example where you modified your delivery method to ensure a successful learning activity.
Probing Questions
* What caused you to examine your presentation approach?
* What delivery approach or methodology was not working? Why?
* What other learnings and development tools/activities were at your disposal?
* How did you determine what change would be more effective in the situation?
* Was the overall training exercise productive after all?
Level 3 Applies the competency in the full range of typical situations, requiring guidance in only the most complex or new situations.
BEHAVIORS
- Develops consensus on tasks, deliverables, issues and learning objectives.
- Mediates complex or heated discussions between learners.
- Incorporates best practices in adult education into learning delivery.
- Creates an environment conducive to learning and discussion, regardless of delivery format.
- Evaluates client or stakeholder satisfaction at all stages of the session.
- Uses feedback to improve course materials and training and facilitation skills.
- Contributes in developing or improving training materials and curricula.
- Adjusts presentation methods, use of language, and group management style to match learners’ level of expertise and learning style.
QUESTIONS
- Tell us about a time you analyzed feedback from participants to highlight areas of improvement for a specific course.
Probing Questions
* Why was this analysis necessary?
* How did you identify materials to be reviewed?
* How did you collect feedback? From whom did you collect feedback?
* What were your findings?
* What reports did you produce? What were their purposes?
- Tell me about a time when you delivered a course as the primary trainer.
Probing Questions
* What training need did the course address?
* Who were the participants? Where did they come from in the organization?
* How did you determine which training techniques to incorporate?
* What was the result?
* What would you do differently?
Level 4 Applies the competency in new or complex situations and advises others.
BEHAVIORS
- Adapts training and facilitation methods and materials to meet participants’ needs and the objectives of the session.
- Provides learners with feedback on their performance.
- Creates opportunities for diverse participants to contribute to group discussions.
- Uses differences in opinion to enhance delivery.
- Models the standards for adult learning and professional development.
- Facilitates discussion of emotionally-charged topics and issues.
- Manages the emotional level of others to maintain a safe, objective, and comfortable training environment.
QUESTIONS
- Describe a time when you were delivering training and realized that some participants were not participating in discussions.
Probing Questions
* What was the training about?
* What did you determine would be best for the whole group and for successful learning?
* What did you do to move forward with your thoughts?
* What feedback did you get after the training was completed?
* How did you measure the success of your chosen option?
- Discuss a time when you conducted an evaluation of a training program?
Probing Questions
* What did you decide were the key issues that needed to be addressed?
* What tools and resources did you have at your disposal?
* How did these different tools help identify potential changes that were required?
* What changes did you recommend and why?
* How did your work influence the program?
Level 5 Develops new approaches and methods in the area. Is recognized as an expert within the organization.
BEHAVIORS
- Analyzes organizational culture and climate in identifying stakeholder needs and building tailored training and facilitation solutions.
- Facilitates complex meetings and learning sessions (e.g., town hall meetings, sessions with executives, sessions with senior external stakeholders).
- Advances internal best practices in training and facilitation.
- Develops new training and facilitation techniques to share with other professionals.
QUESTIONS
- Talk about a time when you were responsible for delivering an information/discussion session for large numbers of staff.
Probing Questions
* What were the key messages you needed to get across?
* What approach did you determine was best to handle the large numbers?
* What factors influenced your choice?
* What processes did you use to get feedback from the large group?
* How was your message received?
- Give me an example of a time you developed a business case for new training approaches.
Probing Questions
* What were the key elements for inclusion in the business case?
* How did you move forward with establishing the financial impact/burden the new approach would create?
* What benefit analysis did you conduct?
* How did you package the business case to give it the highest chance of success?
* Did you move forward with the new approach?