Money Smart - An Adult Education Program
Train-the-Trainer Program
Train-the-Trainer Videos
FDIC Train-the-Trainer videos, available in English and Spanish, are designed for those who are interested in teaching financial education to others. These prospective Money Smart instructors can quickly obtain an overview of the curriculum components, see the usefulness of the instructor guide and how to use it effectively, become familiar with the student materials, and understand the importance of advanced preparation.
The Train-the-Trainer videos can be viewed online. If you are unable to view it online, you may order a copy in DVD or VHS format.
Train-the-Trainer Workshops
Training people relies heavily on communications. Having good subject knowledge is important, but communicating that knowledge to satisfy the needs of others in a way that sustains their interest is often the main challenge for trainers. Money Smart Train-the-Trainer workshops facilitate teaching financial education in a way that is responsive to the varied needs of Money Smart class participants and the goals of the sponsoring organization. These workshops are designed to build additional program delivery capacity so that financial education can be taught by more instructors to more students in more communities.
Train-the-Trainer workshops give practical experience in training delivery, coaching, assessing, and giving/receiving feedback through the use of presentations, demonstrations, and exercises. The workshops are presented for trainers or instructors with various levels of experience and training skills. During the course, participants:
- are provided with an overview of the curriculum and how it can be adapted to specific organizational needs and wealth-building collaboratives;
- have the opportunity to review and discuss various teaching techniques, with some workshops providing the option to deliver mini presentations; and
- are invited to share views, issues and concerns to create a forum for help and advice, as well as network with other local organizations in attendance.
Participants are encouraged to explore the relevance of subject knowledge, topic interest, audience enthusiasm, skill in delivery, use of challenging methods, various learning styles, objectives accomplishment, structure and preparation, and the role of humor. Workshops also cover the value and use of visual aids and audience management.
Train-the-Trainer workshops are held for banks, community organizations, and other entities that either provide financial education training, are part of the FDIC Money Smart Alliance, or are interested in implementing a financial education program. The Train-the-Trainer workshops provide guidance to the lead trainers at these organizations. These lead trainers, in turn, conduct workshops in their organizations for additional instructors or move directly to classroom instruction for Money Smart students.
Workshops are generally held for groups of 10 to 25, but there is some flexibility to accommodate larger sizes. All workshops are free of charge and can be tailored to accommodate a half-day orientation or full-day Train-the-Trainer session.
While it is not necessary for an instructor to complete a Train the Trainer workshop before teaching Money Smart, the workshops are designed to provide instructors with an overview of the curriculum and basic techniques that help ensure a consistent delivery of Money Smart.
Program Goal
The FDIC launched its training program in 2003 with an initial goal of training 5,000 instructors before the end of 2007. The popularity of our Train-the-Trainer program resulted in us exceeding that goal well before the target date. As of July 2007, FDIC has reached over 14,000 new Money Smart trainers.
How to Request Training
Train-the-Trainer workshops can be requested through the FDIC Community Affairs Officer responsible for the state in which the training will be held. Organizations are asked to provide the facilities. FDIC staff will supply the materials. If you would like to schedule a train-the-trainer workshop or find out about upcoming workshops near you please visit http://www.fdic.gov/consumers/consumer/moneysmart/cao.html
