Section Overview

Below is an overview of each section and what you can expect to learn in the section.

Introduction – This section will introduce you to Basic Training and how to progress through the course.

1. Welcome to WIHA
   • This section will serve as an introduction to the Wisconsin Institute for Healthy Aging.
2. Evidence-Based 101
   • This section will introduce the user to what it means to be an evidence-based program. Users will learn about steps to become an evidence-based program, as well as the importance of Key Elements and Fidelity.
3. Behavior Change Theories and Principles
   • This section will cover behavior change theories used throughout evidence-based programs.
   • In addition, users will learn educational principles related to adult learning.
4. Group Work
   • In this section, users will learn about different personality and conflict styles and how to work with a variety of different participants.
5. Facilitating vs Teaching
   • This section will introduce users to the concept of facilitation and how it is important to facilitate workshops to promote behavior change.
6. Methods of Instruction
   • This section will broadly cover different methods of instruction
7. Planning Your Workshop
   • This section will discuss the process of starting a workshop- including building partnerships and developing a team. Then, the section will discuss different marketing and recruitment strategies.
8. Overview & Next Steps
   • This section will wrap up with a review of what was covered, next steps in the facilitator training, and an overview of what ongoing support WIHA offers.