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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