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Principles of adult learning & the development of training skills
Strassbourg, September 2019
Afina van der WoudeConsultant Learning and Development SSR
1. IntroductionIcebreaker
2. Principles of adult learning3. Competences of a judicial trainer & Developing training skills
Exercise 1: Self assessment & discussion4. Variation in training methods
Exercise 2: Create a statement for discussionExercise 3: Training methods for Human Rights training
5. SummaryExercise 4: Asking questions to panel group
Setup
Training methodology, different phases
• Training Needs Analysis• Design & Development• Delivery• Evaluation
Objectives:Connect principles of adult learning to your role as a trainerInspire to continuously develop as a trainer and use different training methods
1. Introduction
Please, everyone stand up..• Who delivers training to judges?• How many years do you deliver training? >1 year >2 year >5 year etc.• For how much of your working time? >10% >20% >50% >80% Fulltime
Discuss with your neighbor• What do you consider the most important training skill?
Icebreaker
a. Clear structureb. Recognizable framework of reference c. Directly applicable (immediate value for participants)
d. Positive learning environmente. Systematic feedbackf. Active processing
How can you apply this as a trainer?
2. Principles of adult learning
Knowledge of subject-matter (human rights)Knowledge of the working environment (judiciary)
Training skills:• Clear and structured explanation• Inspiring speech• Create a positive learning environment• Activate prior knowledge• Actively involve participants• Flexibility (difficult situations in group dynamics)• Variation in training methods• Reflection, open for feedback, continuous learning as a trainer
Trainer & content-centered Learner-centered & experience-based
3. Competences judicial trainer
Traditional Participatory
Training approach
Fill in the self assessment form
Discuss with your neighbor(s):• Why do your score yourself this way?• Did you attend ‘training on training skills’?• How can you improve your score and develop your skills?• How did you learn to become a trainer?
Plenary feedback
Exercise 1: self assessment & discussion
10 min.
Training for judges and prosecutors who train other judges and prosecutors
• Recommended to new trainers, not mandatory• Available for all trainers willing to improve their training skills
• Didactical skills / training skills level 1 and 2• E-learning skills• Adult learning and activating training methods
Train the trainer in NL
Four categories• Lecture/ Presentation• Conversational methods• Assignments (individual or group work)• Roleplay
• What is your favorite training method?
4. Variation in training methods
Relation between objectives and training methods
4. Variation in training methods
Objective Example Training methodKnowledge which rights are absolute,
limited and qualifiedquiz, lecture, video
Understanding relations, effects on judicialwork
group work, diagram, discussion, dialogue
Skill analyse, formulate, leadingcourt sessions
writing assignment, case study, roleplay, feedback
Attitude respect for other viewpointsaware of sensitive areas
discussion, video, meeting with stakeholders
Lecture/presentation• Presentation with questions• Dialogue• Quiz (yes/no, multiple choice)• Plenary discussions• Group discussions• Questions on paper• Case study (real, simplified or imaginary)• (Group) Presentations• Snowballing/Jigsaw• Debate• Simulated hearings and role play exercises• Panel group• Elevator pitch• Send a postcard
Variation in training methods
Create a statement or a question that will start up a useful discussion about Human Rights or your field of expertise
What is your goal for the discussion? For example:• Make sure the issue will be remembered longer• Let participants view different sides of the issue• Make clear strong opinions exist about the issue• Make clear it is much more complicated than it seems at first sight• Challenge the attitude of your participants
Make sure the statement is formulated in such a way that it brings up different viewpoints
Exercise 2: Statement for a discussion in your own training about Human Rights!
5 min.
Choose a training situation (‘case’)
A. Judges need to learn about a specific ECHR judgementB. Judges need to learn about different views on Article 8 (private life)C. Judges need to learn about advisory opinions of ECHRD. ……. (choose your own training situation/case)
Which training methods are suitable?Choose one training method (not presentation/lecture or only reading!)
Exercise 3: Training methods for
Human Rights training situations
10 min.
What questions do you have about:
• Principles of adult learning• Developing your training skills?• Creating and using different training methods?
Please write it down on the hand out paper.The panel group will select some questions to answer.
If you really would like to get an answer, write down your name and email address and I will answer you later.
Exercise 4 Questions to panel group
Principles of adult learning
a. Clear structureb. Recognizable framework of reference c. Directly applicable (immediate value for participants)
d. Positive learning environmente. Systematic feedbackf. Active processing
Did I apply this in this meeting?
5. Summary
Training skills
From traditional towards participatory training approach!
From trainer & content-centered towards learner-centered & experience-based!
How will you (continuously) improve your training skills?
5. Summary
Variation in training methods
Are you inspired to experiment with different training methods?
5. Summary