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Module 3 – Being a trainer for impact

Training of Trainers - Improving the holistic protection of children at risk of violence

Phase 1.1 - Building a common understanding

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Definition of training

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Phase 1.1 - Module 3 : THE TRAINERS

Working with people so they develop their knowledge, skills and behaviour (building the

capacity of people)

Plenary group discussion

Definition of impact“things change, they improve”

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How do people learn ?

Training of Trainers - Improving the holistic protection of children at risk of violence

Phase 1.1 - Module 3 : THE TRAINERS

- Never learn when they are obliged- Repetition from different sources- Learn when involved in thinking- Learn when related to own experience and

challenges

Different learners (sight learners, hearing learners, movement learners)

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- What are the needs of the concerned children, families, communities

- What are the learning needs from the trainees

- Practical support - Mentoring - Refresher training- troubleshooting

Phase 1.1 - Module 3 : THE TRAINERS

- Different settings are possible

- Adapt / never goes according to the plan

- Curriculum based on needs assessment

- Methodology depending on target group

Design training /

revise training

Provide initial

training

Regular & supportive monitoring

Evaluation

Needs assessment

- To be undertaken as part of the project evaluation

- Specific tools

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Training methods

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Phase 1.1 - Module 3 : THE TRAINERS

- Focus Group Discussions- Brainstorming - Drawing pictures - Writing a poem, a song- Using pictures and videos- Word associations- Panel discussions

- Role plays- Quizz- Buzzing- Active games- Fact sheets to comment- Traditional teaching method- Case studies

Plenary discussion on advantages and disadvantages of each

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Role of trainer

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Phase 1.1 - Module 3 : THE TRAINERS

Plenary group discussion

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The VAC trainer is a facilitator

Training of Trainers - Improving the holistic protection of children at risk of violence

He ensures different actors have the skills, tools and support to prevent and respond to VAC in an effective and coordinated manner

Phase 1.1 - Module 3 : THE TRAINERS

- Understands the topic – practical experience makes a difference

- Collects information, analyses information and make it understandable / available; Trainees often know more than trainers

- Willing to learn – training is a learning process, need to learn about the people you train (their needs, their availability, their challenges)

Experience sharing

Code of Conduct like any child protection worker

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Values and principles of a CP trainer

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Write poem

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Key values and principles

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Non DiscriminationBest interest of the ChildRespect children’s rightsSeek and respect the views of children, families and all concernedInvolve children, families and communitiesRespect for cultural valuesResponding to real issues and needsWilling to adapt to changing situationsIntegrate into a range of activities, build upon community resources

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Communication skills

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Importance of body language, tone of voice, content of words

Importance of objects

Small group discussions – 10 minutes

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Group facilitation skills

Training of Trainers - Improving the holistic protection of children at risk of violence

Group management – identify people, give them a role, do not get into competition. Gender perspective.

Importance of humor

Trainer is a facilitator trainees have very valuable information and experienceFacilitators guide debates, clarify when needed, encourage expression, offer resources, ideas, strategies but NO opinions

Large group discussion

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Different social groups

Training of Trainers - Improving the holistic protection of children at risk of violence

How would you provide training on child rights to : - The prime minister cabinet- A group of nursery staff- Young people in prison- Foreign children in a refugee camp- Elderly persons from a rich background

Large group discussion

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IEC materials

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Process: - Needs assessment - Design of curriculum /

messages- Define type of materials- Test materials - Validate materials

Large group discussion

Phase 1.1 - Module 3 : THE TRAINERS

Posters Video, image, text for social mediaFlash cardTshirtsBooks BillboardTV spot Radio spotetc

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Final tips

Training of Trainers - Improving the holistic protection of children at risk of violence

Phase 1 - Module 1 : VIOLENCE AGAINST CHILDREN

Be well prepared but remain flexible – training never goes according to the plan Pay attention to participants body langageLearn to manage your voice tone and body langageListen carefully to participants