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The course adopts and examines an experiential approach to learning in groups. It provides participants with opportunities to explore the practical application of learning theories, to exchange ideas, to develop new skills or refresh and receive feedback on their existing skills.  
     
Duration: This is a two day course

Tutor(s): Jools Hesketh.

Dates:
   
16/11/2010 and 17/11/2010    
     
Notes:    




Course Outline

    
Aim:

To develop participants’ training skills

    
By the end of the course participants will have had opportunities to:
  • Explore an experiential approach to learning
  • Find out about a range of learning theories
  • Understand different learning styles
  • Explore issues in training design
  • Learn techniques to improve presentations
  • Practice training and receive feedback on individual strengths and weaknesses
  • Identify ways of managing difficulties in groups
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    Agenda

    		    
    Day 1    
         
    Times Session Content Methods
    9.30 Introductions - Aim, Agenda and Format
    Climate Setting
    		 Large group
    10.15 Quick Learning Game
    Learning Theories
    		 Group activity
    Input
    11.15 Break  
    11.30 Experiential Learning
    Learning Styles – Training Activities
    Training Design
    Needs assessment - aims & objectives
    Programme planning
    		 Input
    Questionnaire
    Small groupwork

    1.00 Lunch  
    2.00 Group Management
    Managing difficulties in groups
    Using Resources
    Tips for training and presentations
    		 Case Studies
    Small groups
    Input
    3.15 Break  
    3.30 Short Presentations
    Preparation for day two
    		 Small group activity Pairs
    4.30 Close  
         
    Day2    
    9.30 Preparation for Practice
    Rules of feedback
    Working break
    		Pairs
    Input
    11.15 Training Presentations & Feedback (1) Skills practice
    12.45 Lunch  
    1.45 Training Presentations & Feedback (2) Skills practice
    3.00 Break  
    3.15 Evaluation Methods Input and discussion
    3.45 Assessment of Learning
    Course Review
    Evaluation
    		 Carousel
    Questionnaire
    4.30 Close  
    At the end of day one, participants will be paired up to lead training presentations on day two, support materials and ideas will be available on the course should you wish to use them.
    		    
         
    DANOS Units - LLUK L10, LLUK L13