This session presents the differences between instructor-centered and learner-centered approaches to training and discusses the advantages and disadvantages of each. This session also introduces a variety of active learning strategies to promote learner engagement.

The purpose of this session is to provide suggestions and techniques to improve platform or presentation skills. Mastering and using the presentation skills and communication techniques covered in this session can help participants to become more effective trainers. Participants are expected to demonstrate the presentation skills and techniques covered in this session in future presentations to the ITQ-4 group.

This session is focussed on developing an awareness of a variety of peer-based learning strategies that can be used by trainers. Current research on learning reveals these approaches to be very effective and efficient. This session and the next session provide the opportunity for participants to practice one or more peer-based strategies and gain feedback on their performance. Peer-based strategies include reciprocal teaching, cooperative learning, paired problem solving, peer tutoring, one-on-one job training, and group discussions.

This session provides an opportunity for participants to practice various methods of peer-based learning by applying the principles and concepts discussed in the previous session. Through such hands-on exercises, participants are expected to better understand the procedures for using such methods and develop the basic skills for applying such methods in their training activities.

This session is focused on the importance and principles of group learning facilitation skills and innovative methods in coaching and mentoring adults in their learning process. State-of the-art of these learner-centered, participatory learning methods will be summarized and discussed, including best practices & lessons learned in such methods.

Facilitators: All Coaches/Resource Persons
Methods:    Open-house CLINIC, Special Presentations,
and/or Group or Individual Work

This session is focused on gaining the skills to use four different contextual learning methods. These methods include role-plays, case studies, scenarios and simulations, and problem-based training. Procedures and methods for using each of these strategies will be presented. Additionally, participants will practice the use of one or more of these methods.