A: PART 3.0 – COURSE MATERIALS

A: 3.1 OVERVIEW OF THE TOT

This session provides the overview of the ToT and emphasize the objectives of the ToT; i.e. provide participants with the information, skills, and confidence necessary to conduct their own training back at your provinces/districts. It is important that all the materials are delivered in a way which encourages input from the participants.

File name: A.3.1 - Overview of the ToT.pptx

A: 3.2 THE PRACTICALS OF PLANNING A COURSE

This session will focus on the overall planning and structure of a successful workshop or training programme. The main message is that preparation is the key to success, but also that it is necessary to be flexible and leave room for the unexpected. The need to see a specific workshop as part of a wider learning experience will also be emphasized: preparation and follow-up are essential parts of the process. The importance of good organization and logistics is also stressed. Competency achieved:

• Workshop planning.

• Recognition of the need for preparation and familiarity with the training materials.

• Importance of flexibility.

• Importance of follow-up.

File name: A.3.2 - The Practicals of Planning A Course.pptx

A: 3.3 KNOW YOUR AUDIENCE

Participants are taught to recognise different learning styles and creative formats to encourage participation/interaction during a training session. To appreciate different types of learning styles in order to choose the right approach for the training. Where possible, participants should be given the opportunity to practise how to engage using the different learning styles taught.

File name: A.3.3 - Know Your Audience.pptx

A: 3.4 PRACTICAL AND LOGISTIC ISSUES

This session focuses on the practicalities and logistical issues when organising a training session. Practical issues include topics such as transport, accommodation, venue and language in which the training will be conducted in. Other issues include logistic matters such preparation for a site-visit, including the need to consider different venues for different objectives. It is also emphasized that participants should reach out to subject matter experts if necessary and leverage expertise in their own region where possible.

File name: A.3.4 - Practical and Logistic Issues.pptx

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3.5 MAKING A PRESENTATION: KEY PRINCIPLES

Key techniques for making a good presentation that delivers key messages effectively to participants. An understanding that the way in which information is presented and delivered is central to the success of any training activity. When possible participants should be given the opportunity to create and deliver their own presentation. It is recognized that this activity will be dependant on the provision of sufficient resources and time. Participants may be placed in groups to carry out this activity. It is important that enough time be allotted to carry out such activities and this should include time for feedback and discussion of the task and the outputs.

File name: A.3.5 - Making A Presentation - Key Principles.pptx

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3.6 CHALLENGES AND MONITORING

This session introduces to the participants several types of challenges they may face when organising a training session on their own. These include a lack of response from those invited and being ready to address a variety of procedures (depending on stakeholders approached) throughout the process. This session will also demonstrate the importance of obtaining feedback of the training session to allow for improvement for future endeavours and follow-up after the event to obtain updates and/or to share useful information to identified stakeholders.

File name: A.3.6 - Challenges and Monitoring.pptx

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3.7 COMMUNICATIONS

Participants will be encouraged to ensure communications with the organizing team and with stakeholders and participants are clear throughout the whole process. Depending on the audience, everyone should have a good understanding about what the training session is to achieve. A special reminder for any national law enforcement agency to share their enforcement efforts such as seizures, prosecution and conviction news with other agencies in the country and in the region.

File name: A.3.7 - Communications.pptx

A: 3.8 PREPARING TO GIVE A TALK

The purpose of this session is to give some guidance and assistance in the preparation of talks or lectures. This session suggests ideas which might make it easier for participants to overcome their shyness and try to sow the seeds of self-confidence which are necessary to be a public speaker, and which can be assisted by good preparation. This subject covers all aspects of preparation.

File name: A.3.8 - Preparing to Give a Talk.pptx

A: 3.9 VISUAL AIDS

Participants are taught the different methods of presenting information visually. Visual aids assist the presenter to teach a point, but it also serves as a tool for receiver to remember what was being taught. Trainees are also taught how to prepare the visual aids.

File name: A.3.9 - Visual Aids.pptx

A: 3.10 HORIZONTAL PLAN

This session emphasizes the importance of planning and preparation of a lesson plan; where decisions are made on which points are to be taught and which methods are best to bring the points across. The Horizontal Plan lays out precisely all the steps, points and visual aids required and when they are used.

File name: A.3.10 - Horizontal Plan.pptx

A: 3.11 GIVING A LESSON

Participants are reminded of all that they’ve been taught; from how people learn, to methods of teaching and the different tools, such as visual aids. The session also incorporates other topics taught such as practicalities and logistic issues to enhance the learning experience of their target audience. Included are dress and deportment, to ensure the “Professionalism” aspect of the training.

File name: A.3.11 - Giving a Lesson.pptx

A: 3.12 INSTRUCTIONAL DEMONSTRATIONS, ROLE PLAYING

This session teaches participants the three different ways to conduct a lesson; instructional demonstrations, role play and instructional visits. These may differ in form and format, but concise preparation and planning is still crucial in ensuring the lesson is well taught. Instructors will understand which method is best to use for which type of material that the trainees need to understand and retain.

File name: A.3.12 - Instructional Demonstrations Role Playing.pptx

A: 3.13 PRACTICAL

Trainees prepare their lessons of 30 minutes based on the subjects assigned (which are usually drawn from subjects that they will instruct in the future) using all the methods they have been taught. These sessions are marked for time, content, and presentation methods. Trainees may be given the same topics/resources that make up Section B: Fighting Wildlife Trafficking in the Golden Triangle Provincial Trainings, part 3.0.

Note: Refer to Section B, Part 3.0 – Course Materials