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Training IssuesPartially adapted from Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys (MICS) Regional Training Workshop –
Field Staff & Training Issues, Unicef
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Agenda
• Administrative and Logistical Aspects of Training
• Content of a Training Course
• Preparation for Field Work
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Administrative and Logistical Aspects of Training
• Trainers
• Training Duration
• Size of Training Class
• Materials for Training
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Trainers
• Senior survey staff conduct training• Trainer of trainers, i.e. pretest• At least two trainers for classroom and practice
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Training Duration
• Approximately 2 weeks for pretest and 3 weeks for main survey.
• Supervisors and editors
• No more than 8 hours per day• Daily evaluation by trainers
• Discipline of training by trainers
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Size of Training Class
• The smaller the better
• Train more than needed (one fifth more)
• Data processing personnel
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Materials for Training
• Location with adequate space and light, minimum noise and large board to write on
• Sufficient printed questionnaires and manuals• It is useful to have overhead projectors (computer and
/or transparencies)• Sample vaccination cards and ORS packages for
illustration and practice interviews• Other materials: pens, markers, control sheets, sample
maps and household listings forms, etc.
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Agenda
• Administrative and Logistic Aspects of Training
• Content of a Training Course
• Preparation for Field Work
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Content of a Training Course
• Agenda for interviewer training. - Explain objective of the study - Explanation of the questionnaire section wise.- Explain the objective of each sections of the questionnaire. Let them
keep a note of where to probe and where not to do it.- Practicing of NOT to read the question but to speak up as a discussion
by having an eye to contact with the respondent during the interview- Understand the knowledgeable aspect of the field staff.- Performing mock calls repetitively.- Performing a pilot survey got access the field staff.
• Role of supervisors during interviewer training– Assist during practices in classroom and in the field– Involve in editing questionnaires – To keep the training as an interactive workshop type. This would help
the new comers to speak up.
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Content of a Training Course
– Supervisors and editors training• Start with them during the pretest
• Smaller group ==> more practice in less time
• Use last two days of training for supervisors and editors
– Anthropometry
– Sample implementation and cartography
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Content of a Training Course:
• How to build morale: involvement, trust and positive reinforcement• Involvement
– Encourage trainees to ask questions– Ask candidates questions– Ask trainees to read aloud– Group activities & Interactions– Invite a high official to open a close the training course– Issue certificates of course completion, print T-shirts.
• Trust– Avoid pointing out individual trainee’s errors– Emphasise cooperation– Be willing to accept criticism
• Positive Reinforcement– A score sheet can be prepared for each of them and give them a feed back at the end of the training day – this
helps in grooming and creating alertness– Have a separate session with weaker candidates for a few minutes each day to motivate them and make them
feel comfortable
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Content of a Training Course
• Techniques of training for lecturing and practice:– Demonstration interview
– Front-of-class interview
– Mock interviews
– Demonstration interview with real respondent
– Field practice interview (discussion and editing)
– Evaluation and testing of trainees (see next slide)
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Content of a Training Course
• Evaluation and testing of trainees • Observational and Written tests
» One after the questionnaires are introduced
» One towards the end of training
» Quizzes
• Objectives of the evaluation» Identify general difficulties
» Identify elements of the instruments requiring revision
» Establish basis for decision-making
• Types of tests (use training experience; easy questions; intentional errors)
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Agenda
• Administrative and Logistic Aspects of Training
• Content of a Training Course
• Preparation for Field Work
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Preparation for Fieldwork
– Document sample by cluster, region, etc. and by survey team
– Draw-up a tentative itinerary for each team
– Identify personnel for data processing team
– Secure rooms for data processing unit
– Define transportation strategy
– Obtain other needed materials