Training for Learning Facilitators (COR138)

Overview

Delivery method

Virtual classroom

Duration

28 hours (15 sessions of 1 hour and 13 hours self-paced)

Audience

Employees

Description

The Canada School of Public Service actively recruits facilitators with knowledge and experience in all aspects of public service administration. This training introduces best practices, facilitation techniques, and classroom management skills for preparing and delivering both in-person and virtual learning sessions. Participants will be presented with opportunities to observe, interact with, and learn from their peers while also engaging with an audience of learners.

Topics include:

• reviewing adult learning principles
• developing effective strategies for engaging learners
• practising facilitation in a virtual environment, including using a web conferencing platform
• exploring facilitation techniques and classroom management skills for traditional and virtual learning settings

Notes:

This course is offered exclusively to new learning facilitators recruited by the Canada School of Public Service.

The total time commitment for completing this training is about 28 hours: 15 hours of virtual-instructor-led time and 13 hours of individual self-study.

At the end of the training, participants will be required to prepare and deliver a sample lesson to demonstrate their facilitation, presentation, and communication skills. This will be assessed and must be successfully completed in order to pass the training.

For instructions on how to indicate your interest in becoming a faculty member at the Canada School of Public Service, please visit Become a faculty member.

Schedule:

Pre-course information session (1 week before the training start date):

• How to prepare for the training
• How to get the most out of the training
• Technical requirements

Pre-course activities:

Pre-course activities require about 2 hours of self-study on your own time to complete.

Week 1:

• Modules 1 to 4
  • Introduction and Expectations
  • Using a Web Conferencing Platform
  • Exploring Adult Learning Principles
  • Facilitating Virtually

Time commitment: 8 hours of mandatory virtual instructor-led training plus about 7 hours of self-study

Week 2:

• Module 5 and 6
  • Creating a Positive Environment
  • Facilitating with Accessibility in Mind

• Optional practice sessions
• Preparing for your final evaluation

Time commitment: 4 hours of mandatory virtual instructor-led training, 3 hours of self-study, and about 3 hours preparation for the final evaluation; optional practice sessions and office hours are also available for additional support

Week 3:

• Module 7
  • Final evaluation

Time commitment: 3 hours minimum to complete the final evaluation; some participants may also choose to attend and observe the sample lessons their peers deliver