101321_2: Learning and development management functions within an occupational context

Topics Covered

Chapter 1: Key Concepts in Facilitation

• Facilitation explained
• Adult learning principles in facilitation
• Learner-centeredness
• Cooperative learning
• Classroom management
• Target group analysis
• Learning styles
• Learning modes

Chapter 2: Learning Methodology

• Delivery models
• Delivery methods

Chapter 3: Plan and Prepare for Facilitation

• Analyse the learner group prior to facilitation 29 Analyse and read the group during facilitation 30 Analyse the learning gap by using the sector and workplace skills plans
• Know how adult learning differs from child learning
• Learner gap analysis
• Ways in which to convey learning and development
• Support material and equipment
• Examples for demonstrations
• Visual aids
• Flipcharts and whiteboards
• Computer linked projectors
• Timing of activities
• Plan your facilitation session
• Start by introducing yourself
• Expectations and learning agreement
• Icebreakers
• Introduce the learning
• Start the facilitation session
• Closure
• Prepare the facilitation environment
• Prepare a review for facilitation

Chapter 4: Facilitate Learning

• The dynamics of facilitation
• The goals of effective facilitation
• Facilitator roles
• Managing groups in accordance with facilitation principles
• Organising and enhancing group work
• Verbal skills
• Monitor learning through questioning
• Applying non-verbal techniques
• Transitions between topics

Chapter 5: Evaluating, Reviewing and Reporting on Facilitation

• Reasons for evaluation
• Different methods for evaluating facilitation
• Collect and analyse learner and stakeholder feedback

This course is part of the following qualifications that we offer:

1. Core 101321 - Occupational Certificate: Occupational Certificate: Training and Development Practitioner Level 5, 190 Credits