Training of Trainers
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Training of Trainers | |
Training designed for people who will train others on the same subject. For a training of trainers programme to be effective it is crucial to train people who are not only interested in the topic, but also in learning how to train others on the same subject. An aspect to care about is the importance of fostering participants’ motivation, in order to avoid the loss of future trainers’ drive through the train the trainer chain. At the end of a "Train the Trainer" course, participants should have learned:
The basic principles of learning
Sample instructions to be given to future trainers |
Try to | Do not |
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Speak with a good inflection | Speak with a monotone voice |
Introduce the topic from different perspectives | Say things in the same way, repeatedly |
Keep a visual contact with participants | Look at your notes all the time |
Understand participants’ point of view | Be critical, defensive or intolerant |
Be enthusiastic about the topic | Be unemotional |
Appear professional (Look, body language…) | Appear unprofessional |
Make participants laugh | Be too serious |
Training the Trainers |
The role of trainers in peer educationIn this context, trainers play several roles at the same time:
TechniquesTraining of trainers uses a wide range of interactive techniques:
Practical tips
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Job Aid
Web Resources |
Find below additional information and resources. |
Link | Content | |
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[1] | Train the Trainers Fundamental, a United Nations reference manual. |
References
- ↑ www.e-gineer.com (5 May 2010), www.archimuse.com (5 May 2010), www.inquiry.net (5 May 2010)
- ↑ www.ilo.org (1 February 2012), cfsc.trunky.net (1 February 2012)