Unit XIII

Building Design for Homeland 

Security for Continuity of 

Operations (COOP) 

Train-the-Trainer


Best of Both Worlds


Subject Matter 
Expert AND 
Trainer

Unit XIII Objectives

Text Box: Discuss basic adult learning principles 
Explain the key functions of instructional delivery
Describe key steps of instructional preparation..Objective 1
..Objective 2
..Objective 3

Adult Learning Styles

..Auditory
..Visual
..Kinesthetic

Auditory Learners

..Listen to every word
..Remember what 
they hear
..Prefer face-to-face

Visual Learners

..Take a lot of notes
..Think in pictures 
and images
..Can see 
connections and 
patterns easily

Kinesthetic Learners

..Learn best by touching 
and doing
..Can work in busy, noisy 
surroundings without 
getting distracted
..Like games, role-plays, 
and exercises

VisualAuditoryKinestheticTypical Learners in a Class

To Work with the Mix…

Text Box: Use all styles
Switch styles
Use easel charts
Have highlighters
Ensure light for notes

How Adults Remember

ReadHearSeeSee &
HearDoTeachOthers10%
20%
30%
50%
70%
90%

Physiological Characteristics

..Loss of vision
..Loss of hearing
..Fatigue
..Loss of motion
..Special needs

Audience Analysis

..Analyze your 
audience
..Adjust delivery to 
meet learners’needs

Now What?

Audience analysis information+
Key assumptions about adult learningDetermine BEST METHODOLOGYto 
use

Training Methods

Lecture

Demonstration

Role-Play

Group Discussion / Brainstorming

Case Study / Small Group Activity

Simulation / Exercise

Games




Presenting Information

Watch body language

Maintain eye contact

Monitor tone, inflection, pace

Speak clearly

Pay attention to vocabulary

Maintain comfortable stance

Maintain appearance




..Obtain Course CD from Eric Letvin (Visuals, 
Instructor Guide, Student Manuals)
..Print Instructor Guide(s) and Student Manuals 
in color
..Make copies of Student References CD and 
FEMA 452 Risk Management Database CD
..Obtain copies of FEMA 426 and FEMA 452 
fromMila Kennett


Preparing for Training: Course Materials


Preparing for Training: Preparation

Instructor Preparation
..Study Instructor Guide
..Send pre-course information to participants
..Form participant teams
Participant Preparation
..Download, print, and read case study from: 
http://www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/rms/rmsp155.shtm
..Bring laptop to download FEMA 452 Risk Assessment 
Database



Preparing for Training

..Coordinate with 
other instructors
..Prepare agenda
..Ensure adequate 
publications
..Collect course 
supplies

Preparing for Training: Training Site

..Have course materials 
and supplies present
..Check classroom 
set-up
..Check equipment 
and visuals
..Check temperature 
and lighting

Preparing Yourself

Text Box: What would you do to prepare yourself to teach Building Design for Homeland Security?

Practice

Practice

Practice

Preparing Yourself



Expecting the Unexpected


Text Box: Proactive readiness
Program flexibility
Grace under pressure