Target Audience
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Native speakers and non-native speakers with an upper-intermediate to advanced level of English.
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Course Summary
The course focuses on practical, proven and cutting-edge techniques and strategies that both new and experienced teacher trainers can use immediately with success. We will identify key characteristics of exceptional trainers, we will work on ways to engage the audience in multi-faceted, imaginative ways to facilitate learning, and we will see how we can infuse a little energy into seasoned professionals.
Materials will be largely designed for the group by the trainer, supplemented by existing materials.
Programme of the training activities
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Build instant rapport with participants |
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Facilitate partner and group activities |
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Design multi-sensory sessions that will be effective and memorable |
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The trainer as a facilitator |
Description of training content:
Preparation
Each applicant to send in action plan 4 weeks before the course outlining hopes and objectives for achievement as a result of attending this course.
Objectives
The course aims to focuses on the skills needed by new and experienced professionals who work with teachers.
Expected results
As a result of attending this course, the participants will know how to optimitize their training environment to achieve exceptional results.
Is this the right course for me?
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Yes, if you are a Teacher Trainer wanting to develop a more in-depth knowledge of the skills required to be a competent trainer |
If this is not the right course for you, please consider one of the following:
Programme of the training activities day by day:
Please note this is an example of a daily programme. Course content may often be usefully adapted to incorporate the needs of each specific group.
Week 1
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Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| AM 9.30-10.30 |
Introductions and group bonding. Ice breakers and group formation activities |
Creative ways to start a training session. |
Understanding the mindset of an experienced trainer. |
Helping participants to build on their strengths |
Dicsoverying an ability to really see what’s going on in the room |
| 11.00-12.30 |
Needs analysis and goal setting |
How to encourage 'active' listening |
Examining the participants' beliefs |
Learning how to pace the session right |
Knowing your own behavior |
| PM 14.00-15.30 |
Orchestrate the ideal environment for your training |
Creating a learning enviornment through stories |
Dealing with know-it-all's and melting resistance |
Livening up your training session |
Course review and feedback |
Recommended reading: Please note it is not necessary to buy or bring these books to the course.
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| • | “The Salmon of Knowledge” N. Owen (Crown House) 2009 |
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“The Element” K. Robinson (Penguin) 2009 |
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“Trainer Development” R. Bolitho and T. Wright (Lulu.com) 2007 |
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