Comparison of Training Elements for Three Audiences

For each training you conduct, you will need to plan Assessment, Goals/Objectives, Training Strategies, Use of Training Media, Icebreakers, Energizers, Evaluation, and a Closing Activity. The chart below summarizes much of the information contained in this guide, and how it applies to running trainings for different audiences.

spacer	Patients/Survivors	General Community (People not already involved in cancer as a patient or family member)	Health Professionals
Assessment	Focus group Phone or in-person interviews	Focus group In-person interviews (e.g.,intercept interviews at malls)	E-mail survey Fax-back survey Phone or in-person interviews with key people
Objectives	All seven types may be appropriate according to training goals
Training Strategies	Role plays Small group discussions Creative strategies Case studies Demonstrations Lecturettes	Role plays Small group discussions Creative strategies Case studies Demonstrations Lecturettes	Lectures Case study Demonstrations Small group discussions Note: Role plays and other creative endeavors might be appropriate for certain topics
Use of Training Media	Flipchart Overhead Video	Flipchart Overhead Video	PowerPoint Slides Video
Icebreakers	Exercises that encourage sharing	Exercises that introduce the workshop topic	Brief introductions Focused on topic of workshop
Energizers	Fun	Fun	Focused on stretching, but not activities that may be perceived as "silly"
Evaluation	Qualitative tools Quantitative and qualitative combined for lower-literacy tools may be appropriate	Qualitative tools Quantitative and qualitative combined for lower-literacy tools may be appropriate	Likert, quantitative tools Qualitative tools
Closing Activity	What I appreciate about others What I learned What I'll do differently as a result of this workshop	What I appreciate about others What I learned	Action plan