Instructor Resources

The materials on this page are intended for teachers/instructors and course developers. If you have any questions about the materials, or have ideas for additional materials please contact James Basore | [email protected]

*Resources for PIT Practical Instructors

Training Program

• FY 2022 Annual Report (PDF)
• EHS Training Policy and Program (Ch 24, EHS Manual)
• How to request a new training course (Use this online form)

Changing Course Content or Requesting a new course

• SME/Instructor responsibilities for reporting changes to course content
• How to request a new training course (Use this online form)

Training Development Resources

• Berkeley Lab Training White Paper (PDF)
• Remote Teaching Toolkit (PowerPoint intro slides) Will download to your computer
• EHS Course Syllabus Template (zip file)
• Needs Analysis: What is it and why do we use it (quick overview)
• The Instructional Design process (quick overview)
• What do Instructional Designer's do (How can they help me?)
• Nine steps to designing effective instruction (Robert M Gagne)
• Tips for writing effective multiple choice questions (practical guidance)
• How to evaluate the effectiveness of your training (principled approach)

Books and publications (training development)

The following books and publications are available for borrowing. Contact James Basore if interested.

• Michael Allen's Guide to e-learning (Performance-based training approach that we strongly support)
• Evidence-based training methods (A guide for training professionals), Ruth Colvin Clark
• Building expertise (Cognitive methods for training and performance imprtovement), Ruth Colvin Clark
• eLearning and the science of instruction, Clark Mayer
• DOE HDBK-1074-95 Alternative Systematic Approach to Training