The document discusses various participatory training methods including lectures, case studies, role plays, simulations, instruments, and learning games. It provides details on how to conduct each method, what they involve, and their advantages. These include using lectures to introduce new concepts, case studies for group analysis and reflection, role plays to generate awareness and practice skills, and simulations for learning in realistic situations.

1. Participatory training methods By, Dr. Subin K.Mohan PhD Scholar Dairy Extension Division NDRI

2. Training methods : The techniques the adult educator uses to implement the workshop and transfer new knowledge, skills, and attitudes to participants. Techniques : Refer to the variations of the method, e.g. while Group Discussion (GDs), the method used could be buzz sections, brainstorming , etc. Methods : refers to how subject matter is going to be dealt with. e.g. group discussion, lecture, role play, demonstration , etc Tools/ Aids : refers to the various supporting materials that are used in the course of training e.g. slides, posters, film clips, models, etc. Equipments : refers to the infrastructure which helps in utilizing aids i.e. over head projectors, slide projectors , etc.

3. When choosing teaching methods for a particular session, you may consider the following questions. _ Is the method suitable for the objectives? _ Does the method require more background knowledge or skills than the participants possess? _ How much time does it take to prepare and then to use it in the learning session? _ Is that sort of time available with the adult educator and adult learners? _ How much space does the learning session take?