Teacher educator for school

inspector training programme,

Morocco

Session 1.4 From Teacher to Trainer

December 2023

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Both have to manage classes

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Organisation – timetabling, materials, attendance,
planning etc.
Managing teaching and learning. Methodology,
approaches, planning, assessing, evaluating, reporting etc.
Creating empathy. In what areas – local cultural context is
key here.
Motivating learners. How to maintain engagement?

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We are working with adults and they:

have learned a lot of things;

can disagree with our ideas;

need assessing with care;

are sensitive to feedback;

are aware this course is non-compulsory;

have higher motivation;

expect transparency.

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“The term motivation describes why a person does
something. It is the driving force behind human
actions. Motivation is the process that initiates, guides,
and maintains goal-oriented behaviours”.
Source: https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-motivation-2795378

Intrinsic vs Extrinsic – how do they impact on

your work?

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Anxiety
Confidence
Curiosity
Enthusiasm
Shyness
Fatigue

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Heat
Light
Furniture
Breaks
Drinks
Visibility
EDI
Resources

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Adults don’t always agree with you. Especially those with
experience.

Try to spot possible issues – these may be cultural – and

be ready to engage with resistance.

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This seems obvious but

Clarity
Exemplification
Observation of faces (by you)
Demonstration of understanding

Do you understand?

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Trainer Personalisation

Use your own genuine experience.

“I used to find this hard”.

“Yes, I think that can be confusing”.

“I know how you feel”.

Sharing some anecdotes.

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Feedback

Constructive
Positive
Consultative
Personalised
Shows a strategy – a way forwards
Confidential (sometimes)

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I need to …

I have already …

I’m concerned about …

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