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Teaching

CHAPTER 1
Teaching Learning Outcome 1: to explain the deliverers role in ensuring learners needs are met.

As a trainer we will have various roles and responsibilities. Our role will change and the
responsibilities will be many. In this chapter we take a look at what they might be.

At the beginning of each course it is a good idea to
begin with introductions. So you might want to
consider the following:-

• Introduce yourself
• Housekeeping / Health and Safety
•
Overview of the course
Administration The use of ice breakers can be very effective yet
Candidates introductions / Ice breaker activity
•

many people cringe when they hear the term used.
The type of ice breaker you will use will vary according to the type of group you have. Discuss
the use of the ice breakers that you know of and make a list below of any that your group can
think of:

• •
• •
Ground rules

Ground rules are a statement of values and guidelines that candidates can use as an outline of
acceptable conduct and behaviour whilst on a course. They help establish a safe and respectable
working environment. Discuss what might be acceptable ground rules for this course.

Lesson Plans The Role of the Trainer

The trainer’s role is that of a ‘facilitator’ so therefore the trainer should help learning to take
place. This can only happen if the trainer can create classroom that encourages the learning
process to take place.

With regard to the content, the trainer should be able to

• Organise and present information in such a way that candidates can use it to increase their
knowledge base.
• Organise and present activities that will reinforce the learning process.
• Check to see if learning has taken place.

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