WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION:
In this workshop, participants learn to effectively facilitate and adopt lesson on WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene). They discuss what learner’s needs, practice creating a safe learning environment, motivating learners, and ensuring the information is relevant and appropriate. Through lessons and practical experience, participants also learn to formulate effective questions, respond to learners, and manage challenging training situations. Introduction to WASH or equivalent experience is a prerequisite for this workshop. Delivering Effective WASH Training (DEWT) is a prerequisite for the workshop creating effective WASH training.
OBJECTIVES:
The main objective of this training is to
- To enhance knowledge and technic to facilitate WASH training effectively.
- To create safe learning environment for effective WASH training
- To enhance the skills on effective delivery of WASH training
- To practice adapting lesson plans for effective WASH training.
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
This participatory style workshop includes theory, classroom exercises, demonstrations, and varied discussion types to share experiences.
There will be opportunities for participants to prepare and practice training techniques as part of the workshop.
Active participation in all learning activities is highly encouraged.
CONTENT:
The following is a list of the topics to be covered in the Workshop.
- The qualities of an effective trainer
- Safe learning environments
- Motivation
- The four things learners need
- Active learning
- Lesson planning and adapting lessons
- Effective questioning and think time
- Responding to participants
- Presentation skills
- Giving clear instructions
- Overcoming barriers to participation
- Action planning