| A | B |
| Lecture | Spoken instruction from one person usually with limited opportunities to ask questions, allowing no discussion. |
| Brainstorming | A process designed to generate as many ideas as possible about a designated situation or problem. |
| Demonstration | Teaching the correct steps and rationale for performing a job by performing a job procedure as outlined in a job breakdown. |
| Seminar | Allows knowledgeable resource people to share their expertise with trainees through participative learning activities. |
| Conference | Group of people discussing a common problem and finding a workable solution agreed upon bu all participants. |
| Panel | A team of 3-5 members presenting several points of view on the same subject. |
| Role Playing | A participative method that gives trainees an opportunity to practice the skills of dealing with people. |
| Case Study | A description or statement of the history of a real or imaginary (but plausible) situation. |
| Simulation | An imitation of the real world, designed to reflect reality. |
| Dialogue Training | Realistic scripts of on-the-job conversations prepared for trainees to act out. |