INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES - 5 Day Course

DESIGNED FOR

Anyone who wishes to instruct courses which combine practical and classroom skills or be able to deliver Lantra Awards Courses. A 3 Day version of the course is also available for those who do not need classroom skills or Lantra Awards recognition.

Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTTLS) Level 4

The Course will also provide candidates with:

The required 30 hours guided learning
Evidence towards their portfolio

BENEFITS

On completion of this 5 day programme, participants will be able to:

Plan and structure a practical skills training session
Deliver Practical Instruction sessions with improved confidence
Manage trainee practice time
Adopt a style that requires trainees to think and participate
Develop questioning skills and error correction techniques
Understand the different styles of Learning, and be able to design training sessions that appeal to all styles
Use Group Facilitation Skills to arouse and maintain interest of Trainees
Evaluate their own and Trainee's performance and give constructive feedback
Use skills to influence a reluctant audience
Gather evidence and gain knowledge towards completion of their Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTTLS) Level 4 portfolio

CONTENT

Planning the content: Writing training objectives, analysing skills and preparing Instruction Plans
Delivering Training - Preparation and Practice leading to a more confident performance
Managing Trainee practice time: planning, organisation and motivation of trainees to ensure they get the maximum benefit from the session
Style: the use of questions in involving trainees
Error correction: using trainees errors to maximise the learning
Learning Styles: self evaluation, and appreciation of other styles
Opening and closing a training session
Dealing with all types of Learners
Facilitating in a classroom environment
Comparing own results to objectives
Different methods of Assessment

ASSESSMENT

Trainees will be assessed during the course and need to achieve a standard to meet one of the requirements of becoming a Lantra Awards Instructor