Pros of Group Training:
- large number of people trained in one setting
- gets everyone on the same page
Cons of Group Training:
- large number of people trained in one setting
- gets everyone on the same page
You read correctly. The pros and cons of group training are the same.
Why the Pros and Cons of Group Training Are the Same
Training a large number of people in one setting saves a lot of time, effort, and possibly cost. However, the easier way is not always the most effective way of training. Unless a creative approach is used, everyone grouped together minimizes participation and fails to engage everyone’s learning styles. Training is not tailored to the individual.
Getting everyone on the same page is critical when it comes to overall teaching philosophy and goals. A unified approach when it come to the big picture will help ensure students keep hearing the same theme and helps teachers work together better. However, when it comes to specific training topics or skills, not all teachers need the same training. Getting everyone on the same page can be redundant and boring for those have already visited that page, have already mastered it, or who rarely encounter that issue.
Since group training can be quite appropriate and beneficial, the Teacher Training Module included in the Christian Education Files resource looks at the possible means of group training at your own location and group training at another training.