Abstract

This chapter presents the concept, evaluation and evaluation results for the train the trainer. This concept of train the trainers is prepared within Workpackage 5 of EU-funded project: MASTER BSR (Erasmus+ Strategic Partnership Programme). Due to the nature of adult learning the content is designed for the use of participatory methods (involved, active). This method uses various techniques of active learning e.g. group work, simulation or discussion. The main purpose of ‘train the trainer’ is to transfer knowledge, develop skills and competences, build up engaged attitudes among lecturers and teachers who train the craftsmen and skilled workers to master craftsmen. The target group of “train the trainer” are teachers, lecturers and instructors that train craftsmen and skilled workers for master craftsman. In the “train the trainer” seminar they should obtain additional competences. Evaluation of training concerning both quality and knowledge increase. The generic goal of most evaluations is to provide "useful feedback" to a variety of audiences including sponsors, donors, client-groups, administrators, staff, and other relevant constituencies. Most often, feedback is perceived as "useful" if it aids in decision-making. But the relationship between an evaluation and its impact is not a simple one - studies that seem critical sometimes fail to influence short-term decisions, and studies that initially seem to have no influence can have a delayed impact when more congenial conditions arise. Despite this, there is broad consensus that the major goal of evaluation should be to influence decision-making or policy formulation through the provision of empirically-driven feedback. The aim of the train the trainers evaluation is to improve training design, content and delivery. First, we want to evaluate the trainees and their reaction during training delivery. Second, the trainer work will be evaluated. Evaluation results allowed for the formulation of guidelines for improving the training.

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