STEP 6 What? The content of the training course
The course content consists of the topic areas outlined in Modules 1 to 5; and is based on the
objectives derived from the learning needs of the participant group. It can include: Awareness(for example, understanding the situation and awareness of HIV, AIDS and orphans
and vulnerable children). Knowledge(for example, information about various forms of child abuse, rights and needs of
OVC). Skills(for example, in counselling and communicating with children, assessing needs of a child). Behaviour(for example, changes in knowledge and skills will affect how we communicate and
counsel).It is important to include the awareness of OVC issues and problems at a personal as well as
theoretical level in all training, to provide a firm basis for skill acquisition and behaviour change.
It is also important to include needs assessment and planning skills as well as awareness-raising,
so that the training has real impact.When planning, put the content in a logical order, and always start with introductions and activities
to encourage trust and cohesion within the group, and end with practical forward planning and
evaluation of the course. Calculate the approximate times needed.Example of a training programme:
Once you have the content worked out, you can fill in the particular
activities which you will use, taking into account all of the above points.You may want to look at the example of a two week (10 day) training
programme that was used in Uganda. This was quite a tight
programme and in some cases we ran over time and changed the
programme. Ideally, three weeks would be ideal for this training programme.In designing a programme, you need to include enough flexibility to make changes if necessary.
For example, there is no point in just going ahead with activities if the group has not understood
the previous session.STEP 6
See page XX for an
example of a training
course run in Uganda.!!
note
When planning your training programme,
remember to schedule time for breaks,
tea times and lunch times into the
timeframe of your course.Breaks
(^66) Unit 2, Facilitator’s Guidelines Guide to Mobilising and Strengthening Community-Led Care for Orphans and Vulnerable Children