5 Training Methods That Will Wake Up Your Classes!

Enough with boring training! If you are a trainer, coach or even a student, you know that when boredom strikes, learning is in danger. The good news is that there are super effective training methods to make your courses interesting and truly captivating. Are you ready to shake things up a bit? Here are 5 methods that will make your training totally irresistible!

1. The Master Method: Be the master of attention!

Let's not lie to ourselves, the lecture method often has a reputation for being "painful". But if you have the right plan, you can make your presentation a real show! It's not just boring "blah-blah", it's a performance!

3 tips to shine:

• Be super clear : Start with a punchy intro, then build point by point, and end with a memorable conclusion. Easy to follow and impossible to put down.

• Vary the pleasures : Change the pace, go from serious to fun, add anecdotes, offbeat examples... bring your speech to life!

• Invite participants to get involved : Okay, you're the master of the speech, but don't forget to ask questions and engage your audience. No one wants to be a passive spectator!

The master method is not dead, it just needs a little spice!

2. The Demonstrative Method: Show them, don’t just tell them!

There's nothing better than showing your learners how to do a task so they really understand what it's all about. You give them a live demo, they imitate it, and hey presto, the magic happens!

The 3 steps to succeed with this method:

• Show every detail : We're not talking about doing a half-hearted demo! Be precise and show every gesture, every movement. No room for improvisation!

• Let them play : After the demo, give them a chance to do the same. Give advice, correct them in real time so they improve instantly.

• Be their coach : Rather than telling them “that’s not it”, guide them in the right direction with constructive feedback. A little practice and a lot of smiles!

This method is ideal for practical training, such as in the field of beauty, DIY, or any other sector where gestures count.

3. The Interrogative Method: Because you don’t learn just by listening!

Instead of overwhelming them with a flood of data, why not ask them questions that make them think? The questioning method will boost participation and force everyone to rack their brains.

Here's how to make it irresistible:

• Ask fun, open-ended questions : Forget “yes” or “no.” Get to the point with questions that require a little more thought, like “What makes you say that?”

• Start discussions : Give your participants a voice! Encourage them to share their ideas, thoughts, and points of view. It’s like a conversation, but in training mode!

• Rephrase to make their answers shine : When they give an answer, rephrase it to dig a little deeper. Sometimes the real answer comes after a few detours.

Participants love to feel heard, and this method gives them a golden opportunity to shine.

4. The Discovery Method: Let them go on an adventure!

Imagine your learners as detectives on an investigation. That’s what the discovery method offers you: let them search, explore and find the solution to the problem you’ve set them.

The steps to bring the adventure to life:

• Set an exciting challenge: Pose a problem or situation that they must solve on their own. Keep them on their toes with an unexpected situation.

• Let them search!: Don’t give them the solution right away. Give them tools, clues, but let them dig and experiment to discover for themselves.

• Be their spiritual guide: Like a good guide, you accompany them without doing the work for them. A little help here, a tip there, and there they find the solution!

It’s a method that stimulates creativity, autonomy and reflection. As a bonus, your participants will feel like they’ve solved a real puzzle, and that’s super motivating!

5. The Analogical Method: Understanding through comparison!

Analogies are like superpowers to make difficult concepts super simple! By connecting a complex concept to something familiar, you make it easier for your participants to learn.

Here are the steps to becoming the king of analogy:

• Find a comparison that rocks : For example, explain how a computer network works by comparing it to a road network. It's visual, it's simple, and it helps you understand better.

• Illustrate with real-life examples : To make the analogy even more impactful, use real-life examples that are familiar to your learners.

• Check if the analogy worked : Ask your participants to rephrase the analogy or apply the idea to another situation to make sure they understood.

Analogies are the magic ingredient to make any concept more accessible and memorable.

Conclusion: Fun Training = Guaranteed Results!

Why settle for boring training when you can make your sessions memorable? With these 5 methods, your courses will not only become more fun, but also more effective. Adapt them according to your objectives and watch your learners engage with enthusiasm.

So, ready to make your training irresistible? Try these methods and leave your participants dazzled!