Focal Person Training

Train the Trainer Skills Training for Focal Persons

(Curriculum as of November 2022)

The Train the Trainer Skills Training is a two-session training series for Focal Persons in the Genera Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs) of partner schools, namely: Awareness, Livelihood, and Information Technology. It aims in empowering PTAs and Focal Persons in doing organizational development and more.

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Session 1

Context: Train the Trainer: Skills Training
Participants: Focal Persons (Livelihood & ICT)
Objectives:
✔ To identify the skills needed in creating and conducting a Participatory Assessment
✔ To determine the components and methods used in creating and conducting a skills training
✔ To equip the participants with the skills needed in becoming an efficient & effective focal person

Courses

1. Participatory Assessment Training

• Definition & Purpose
• Methods (Definition & Types)
  • Collection of Data
  • Identification of Problems & Solutions
• Techniques (Definition & Examples)
  • Brainstorming
  • Focus Group Discussions (FGD)
  • Interviews
  • Surveys

2. Evaluation

• Definition & Purpose
• Identification & Prioritization of Problems
• Critical Thinking

1. Definition
2. Relation to Evaluation
3. Significance in Evaluation

• Strategies in Solving Problems

3. Organization and Planning

• Definition & Purpose
  • Components of an Action Plan

1. Issue & Objective
2. Activities
3. Point Person/s
4. Time Frame
5. Budget

• Methods

1. Constitution of Groups
2. Community Development
3. Elaboration & Implementation of Action Plans
4. Partnership & Contractual Arrangements
5. Involvement of Stakeholders

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Session 2

Context: Train the Trainer: Skills Training

Participants: Focal Persons (Livelihood & ICT)

Objectives:

✔   To equip the participants with the skills needed in becoming an efficient & effective IGA focal person

✔  To identify the scope of responsibilities of the IGA focal persons

Courses

1. A Trainer’s Guide to Training

• Preparation (Pretraining)
• During the training:

1. Verbal Language (Voice Modulation, Diction, Words of Encouragement & Appreciation)
2. Nonverbal Language (Body Gesture Facial Expression, Appropriate Physical Touch)
3. Mastery of the Program
4. Closing: Integration of all topics

• Assessment (Posttraining)

2a. Project Management Life Cycle (Livelihood FP only)

• Definition & Purpose
• Phases

1. Initiation
2. Planning
3. Execution
4. Monitoring and Control
5. Closure

2b. Basic Computer and Audio-Visual Equipment Troubleshooting (IT FP only)

• Definition & Purpose
• Overview

1. Occupational Health and Safety Guidelines
2. Basic Guidelines During Troubleshooting
3. Common Troubleshooting Practices

3. Discussion – Roles and Responsibilities (per FP group)

• Roles and Responsibilities
• Tasks

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References

Focal Person Training Session 1 handouts

Focal Person Training Session 2 handouts