Develop Data Gathering Tool

Your Data Gathering Tools

The first task under the Plan Training Session (PTS), the first Core Competency of the Trainers Methodology Level 1 (TM-1) requires a candidate to develop  a data gathering tool to determine the Trainees Characteristics.

The Competency Based Learning Material Developed (CBLM) for this Competency describes the importance of determining the trainees characteristics as such that,

"One of the most important data that you must have when planning training sessions is the characteristics of your trainees. In Competency Based Training (CBT), we consider individual differences in training because CBT is self-paced. The design of training and instructional materials should therefore suit [the] characteristics of each trainee."

- PTS CBLM page 37, emphasis mine

Tutorial Requirements:

1.  A Copy of the Plan Training Session-Competency Based Learning Materials (PTS-CBLM) released by the National TVET Trainers Academy (NTTA), which will serve as our primary source of information; and
2. a copy of the data gathering tool that you can download individually here, or should you chose, you can download the entire PTS Zip file at the template section of this blog.

Introduction

Individualize learning, is one of the methods that Competency Based Learning (CBT) promotes and being Trainee Centered is one of its strength, because of this, it is therefore necessary that the Trainer learns to adopt his/her selected Training Method/s based on some important Trainee characteristics that would ensure that Trainee will truly learn or at least will perform their best to learn.

The provided template and format to the Trainees while undergoing TM-1 Training and even the sample as provided in the (PTS-CBLM) on page 53 to 55, I believe is suitable enough for the development of a data gathering tool tor this purpose.

Worth noting however is that there are some information that needs to be edited to conform to the geographical location and Qualification that will be taught by the Trainer.

Referring to the sample in the PTS-CBLM, these information are:

1. Cultural and Language Background - Ethnicity / Culture;
2. Education and General Knowledge which lacks reference to TEch/Voc Training;
3. Previous experience with the topic - which should refer specifically to the Qualification to be taught;
4. Previous Learning Experience - which I believe should include other forms of learning re: non-formal and in-formal forms of learning;
5. Special Courses.

TIP:

Given that this is a form that the prospective trainee needs to fill up, it is therefore required to get the trainees confirmation on the truthfulness of provided information. This can be easily achieved by asking the signature of the Prospective Trainee above his name.

It is my believe that by simply changing these information as mentioned above and tailor fitting to the Trainers Qualification is suitable enough for this gathering tool.

NOTE:

1. The Trainee Data Gathering Tool is not part of the TM Assessment Portfolio Requirements;
2. It will be used by the candidate during his/her demonstration under Core 2 Facilitate Training Session;
3. The TM Trainee can utilized this gathering tool when he/she do facilitate a Competency Based Training; and
4. No specific formating is required, but it is highly recommended that the formatting conforms to to requirements of the institution where the Trainers Methodology Candidate works for. (Ex. inclusion of the institutions Logo, additional signatories, etc.)

This wraps up our tutorial for this topic, for our next topic, I will be walking you through the development and utilization/processing of information for Training Needs Analysis.

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