VET TRAINER tipsBy Javier Amaro

1 Presentation Structure

Introduction

Body

Conclusion

1 Presentation Structure

Introduction

Body

Conclusion

1 Presentation Structure

Introduction

Body

Conclusion

2 Preparation

Don’t read from your slides

Practice Know your topic

2 Preparation

Don’t read from your slides

Practice Know your topic

2 Preparation

Don’t read from your slides

Practice Know your topic

3 Know your audience

Their background Their expectation

4 meaningful

Student focus

4 meaningful

From learning styles to learning cycle…

explain

demonstratepractice

Active processor

Description What it means?

Working memory is the conscious part of your brain that thinks, solves problems, and learns

Trainers must engage working memory for learning to occur

Capacity limits

Description What it means?

Working memory can only hold a few items at one time. When working memory fills, it's processing capabilities slow down

Trainers must avoid overloading working memory for learning to occur

Dual channel

Description What it means?

Working memory has a separate area for storing visual and auditory information

Trainers can extend working memory capacity by using the visual and auditory components

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Three learning goals

Acquire knowledge

Regulatory compliance guidelinesFeatures and benefits of new product

Build procedural skills

Log into the systemTake a routine customer orderPerform routine maintenance

Build strategic skills

Sell a new productTroubleshooting an unusual failureCreate a website

Show and tell Stair step Immersive

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Three instructional architectures

Lesson A Lesson B Lesson C

1. What is a spreadsheet?1. Columns & rows2. Cells3. Cell references

2. What is a formula?1. Formats2. Operators

3. How to set up a calculation1. Addition/

subtraction2. Division/

multiplication3. Order of

operations4. Demonstration

1. What is a spreadsheet?1. Columns & rows2. Cells3. Cell references4. Practice 1: Cell

references2. What is a formula?

1. Formats2. Operators3. Practice 2:

Writing formulas

3. How to set up a calculation1. Addition/

subtraction2. Division/

multiplication3. Order of

operations4. Demonstration5. Practice 3:

Calculations

1. Calculate monthly sales1. Demo: Pat-Jan2. Rows, columns,

cells, cell references, adding

3. Assignment: Pat-Feb

2. Calculate monthly commissions1. Demo: Pat-Jan2. Formulas,

multiply3. Assignment:

Pat-Feb3. Calculate annual net

income1. Demo- Pat2. Order of

operations3. Assignment:

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4 meaningful

Use real life examples

Solve real life problems

5 VET VS UNI

Do not underestimate VET education Promote self-esteem of VET Students Effective education for employment

6 what is competency-base?

To be or not to be “Competent”

Can you do the job?

6 what is competency-base?

Knowledge

Skills

Attitudes

6 what is competency base?

Attitudes

Skills

Knowledge

8 Employment profile

SkillsBehaviours

Knowledge

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Has sufficient relevantunderstanding

9 what is learning?

Change attitude

9 what is learning?

Learn Unlearn Relearn

10 start the learning process

1.Receive information

2.Retain information

3.Retrieve information when is needed

4.Apply timely