Facilitate Learning Using A Variety Of Given Methodologies (Train The Trainer)
DESCRIPTION
Unit Standard (SAQA Reg. No 117871)
Facilitators are mainly used in adult education, and use their expertise in a subject to share knowledge and to guide a person to a higher level of competence. A Facilitator makes the process of learning easier by using outcomes-based training, which includes both theoretical and practical knowledge. Facilitator helps to grow and to achieve specific outcomes through the use of active participant-centered methods and regularly evaluate the learning process in real time and to measure how well the participants solve and achieve specific outcomes objectives at the end of the facilitation process.
The purpose of this programme is to enable a learner to:
- Plan and prepare for facilitation.
- Facilitate learning.
- Evaluate learning and facilitation.
COURSE DURATION: 5 Days
NQF LEVEL: 5
CREDITS: 10
Quality Assured Partner: ETDP-SETA
Description
Facilitator Learning Outcomes
This course will provide recognition for those who facilitate or intend to facilitate learning using a variety of given methodologies. Formal recognition will enhance their employability and also provide a means to identify competent learning facilitators.The area of focus of this course will be;
Plan And Prepare For Facilitation
- Who needs training
- Distinguish training needs from other performance problems
- Training needs
- The benefits of training
Outcomes-Based Approaches To Learning
- What is outcomes-based education and training
Aims, Principles And Objectives Of The NQF
- What is a national qualifications framework (NQF)
- What are the objectives of the NQF
- What does our NQF look like
South African Qualification Authority (SAQA)
- Setting Standards
- Quality Assurance (QA)
- National Standards Bodies (NSB’S)
- Standard Generating Bodies (SGB’s)
- Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA)
- Education Training and Quality Authority (ETQA)
Skills Development
- Legislation
- Skills Development Strategy
- Skills development in practice
Changes to the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) landscape
- Legislative framework
- Improving the NQF
- National skills development
- The role of SETAs
- Transitional arrangements
Identify Individual Learning Needs
Conduct a training needs analysis
- Review the performance required by the task
- What outcomes should be achieved by the learning
- Consult with stakeholders
- Conduct the learning needs analysis
- Ways of gathering and using information
- Establish review criteria
- Discuss training with the learner
Cater For The Needs Of Stakeholders
- Principles of learning
- Andragogy
- Barriers to learning
Different learning styles
- David Kolb’s model
- VARK Model
Learning Styles in the Classroom
- Instructional design
- ADDIE Instructional design model
- Learners with special needs
- Stakeholders
The structure of the learning plan
- Planning the delivery of learning
- Instructional delivery system
- Learning (instructional) strategy
- Learning (instructional) method
- Training aids
- Establish the structure of the training plan
- Arrange Resources
- Arrange The Learning Environment
- Planning
- Confirm Review Criteria
Conduct Training Sessions
Facilitation
- Tasks of a Facilitator
- The roles of a facilitator
- Essential qualities of facilitator
Advise Learner
- Conditions for successful training interventions
- Discussion with learner
Create A Positive Learning Environment
- Lesson Plan
- Questions
- Listening skills
- Recapitulation, revision and drill
- Communication
- Self esteem
- Motivation for learning
- Trainer relationship building
- Types of Trainer
- Helpful hints for trainers
Training Methods
- Common training methods
- Which method to select
- Handouts
The facilitation process in action
- Getting the group started
- Opening the session
- Agree on guidelines
- Determine learner expectations
- Explain group learning outcomes
- Draw up an agenda
- Create a climate conducive to group activity
- Apply Micro skills
- Consolidate the learning
Assessments
- Applied Competence Is
- Demonstrating Competence
- Assessment Categories
- Assessment Instruments
- Criteria For Selection Of An Assessment Method/Instrument
Evaluate Learning And Facilitation
Needs Assessment To Evaluation
- Evaluation of training programs
- Evaluate the learning
Reporting
Review The Training
Stakeholder Feedback
Make Recommendations
.Entry level requirements into this programme?
- Certified copy of you ID document
- School Grade 12 or tertiary qualifications
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Target Audience
- Training Managers / Supervisors / HR Managers
- Trainers / Facilitators / Coaches
- Skills Development Designers (SDF’s) /
- Learning Material Designers / Moderators
