Types of
Training
Institutes

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. discussion, one of a current recreation subject such as

_ The Present Crisis - A Challenge to the Volunteer";

Recreation and Defense"; "Recreation and Community Life."
This is followed by section meetings for small groups
selected on basis of activity interest for practice
discussions of leadership methods. The session closes with
the entire group reassembled for conducting activities under
the leadership of those registered for the institute.

The third type of institute is usually conducted in larger
communities or where an area training program is possible, and
is restricted to a single activity such as music, dramatics,
social recreation, and deais with methods and resources.
Many factors contribute to the success of an institute but

the following are important items to keep in mind in planning

and conducting one for volunteers:

1. Subject matter - Topics for discussion should be related
to major interests and needs of registrants and attrac~
tively presented, and should be carefully organized in
advance for effective presentation.

2. Instructors - Faculty members must be competent and
sympathetic to objectives of course.

3. Time - The course should be scheduled at a time con-
venient. to those for whom it is given. Men can usually
attend only in the evening. Number of sessions rarely
exceed ten, usually there are fewer. Whether sessions
are held on consecutive evenings or one evening a week
will depend on local conditions.

4, Place ~ The institute should be held in a building
centrally located or easily accessible. The building
should have facilities suitable for the courses given.