The United States Department of Health and Human Services recommends using a variety of training methods for community health workers, including role-plays, group discussions, presentations, case studies, and storytelling. These culturally appropriate approaches encourage sharing ideas and experiences when tailored for specific audiences. Training tools should also use visuals that are easily understood across cultures, such as colors, arrows, and gestures.

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4. The United States Department of Health and Human Services asserted that a variety
of training methods and tools should be used,
“including role-plays, demonstrations, group discussions, group problem solving,
icebreakers and energizers, presentations or lectures, case studies, written exercises,
brainstorming, dramatization, and audiovisuals. Encourage community health
workers to engage in storytelling and share their ideas and experiences. These
methods represent culturally appropriate approaches to training when used with
specific audiences.”
(USDHHS,
1998)
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5. Translation, pencils, watches, stop light colors, arrows, thumbs-up and down.
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