Fees: US$1200 Course Dates: October 30 - November 25, 2011 |
Training is a powerful tool for change. Indeed, the need for trainers is crucial in all organisations as knowledge transmission holds the key to societal and organisational transformation. However, for training to be effective, it must be designed and delivered in an engaging, interactive, inspiring and motivating way. This course applies a hands-on approach to participatory teaching methods and skills and ensures that you acquire the knowledge and skills you need to deliver training in a stimulating atmosphere.
Target Group
The course targets trainers, teachers, human resource personnel, community facilitators, project managers, training consultants, lecturers, who provide training for local and international participants.
Course Content
The content of the course includes:
- Concepts of international training
- The psychology of adult learners (andragogy)
- The nature and dynamics of training – learning processes
- Theories of learning
- Effective training and trainers
- Scheme and lesson planning
- Principles of curriculum/content selection
- Teaching methodologies
- Cross-cultural training factors
- Innovative facilitation approaches
- Learning Resources and modalities of learning
- Planning, management and evaluation of training
- Theoretical perspectives of micro-teaching
- Micro-teaching practicum
- Clinical teaching and mentorship
- Tests and measurements
- Final written examination
Teaching Methodology
This will be delivered through lectures, question and answer sessions, group discussions, resource persons, brainstorming, class presentations, case studies, and videotaping of individual performances for reflection and feedback.
Mode of Evaluation
On successful completion of the course, the participants will be awarded a merit certificate in Advanced Training of Trainers. The participants will be evaluated through class participation and assignments, training practicum, and through a final written examination.
