TAP Certificate in Training Delivery - online self-study

This course is primarily designed for trainers who wish to create an interactive learning environment within a structured framework.

Delegates plan and deliver a training session that is assessed against the TAP Training Style, Activity and Structure Profiles.

Module one - Learning objectives and tests
In this session, we consider:

• Principles of adult learning
• The three essential elements of a well-structured objective
• Assessing that knowledge and/or skills transfer has taken place
• Assessing the achievement of the learning event objectives
• The relationship between objectives and tests

Module two - Training session structure
In this session, we consider:

• Structuring the intervention
• Stating clear objectives and agreeing expectations
• Setting a route map for the session
• Capturing and assessing the learners’ prior knowledge, skills and attitude
• Building links to aid delegate learning
• Delivering appropriate content in a learning-efficient sequence
• Reinforcing the key points from the intervention
• Monitoring and controlling progress of the group and individuals

Module three - Training delivery style and balancing trainer activity
In this session, we consider:

• Generating a positive learning climate
• Identifying and coaching delegates who are struggling with pace/content
• Dealing effectively with groups of mixed ability
• Managing the learning event efficiently
• Praising learners, clearly and verbally, when appropriate during their learning
• Signposting the structure and progression of the training intervention at the beginning and at appropriate points throughout
• Balancing requests for action and training advice/opinion with learner input
• Judging the level of demonstration of complex involved tasks required for effective learning

Module four - Effective question techniques
In this module, we consider:

• Using a variety of questioning types and techniques
• Handling delegate questions effectively
• Using reflective questioning to get delegates to take responsibility for learning
• Using active listening techniques

Module five - Practise your introduction
In our final module, you will

• Try out many of the topics discussed so far
• Apply what you've learned about questions and delivery style as you introduce your session
• Practise delivering the introduction of your session to a group of at least three people, record this session for tutor feedback before you deliver your session in its entirety

Final module - Record your session

• Upload a recording of your entire session ready for assessment and feedback.

Live online webinar - Managing challenging behaviour
In this session, we consider:

• Types of challenging behaviour
• Decision making
• General strategies
• Behaviour realignment
• Strategies for managing challenging behaviour
• Realigning learner behaviour

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