Seasoned journalists in Jordan looking to pass on their experience to younger generations participated in Training of Trainers courses in Amman last month.
The basic and advanced TOT courses were delivered by Thomson Reuters Foundation (TRF) in cooperation with Jordan Media Institute from 20 June-1 July. The 13 journalists were exposed to the latest methods of training, content generation and coaching skills.
Trainer Lisa Essex reviewed the theory on current thinking in training practice as well as the basics of course development and delivery. Trainer Heba Kandil presented modules on the use of technology in training and the dynamic between trainers.
As with all of TRF courses, practical exercises were emphasised and by the end of the first week, the participants immediately applied the skills and knowledge they picked up by delivering their first modules in class.
During the second week of training, the trainers raised the bar and taught more advanced content such as curriculum design, incorporating technological aids in class, and the advantages and challenges of online education.
Participants were especially keen on learning coaching and mentoring skills and how to use them in their future training.
Guest speaker Professor Mohamed Abu Aleem, dean of the faculty of education at Yarmouk University, gave a lecture on adult education and discussed the latest academic research on the topic.
At the end of the two courses, the journalists felt confident and empowered to design and deliver effective training courses in the hope of strengthening the profession of journalism in Jordan and throughout the Arab region.
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I am very interested in knowing when the next train-the -trainers workshop or course will hold as currently I do media training but would like to be updated on the latest techniques especially the business development and marketing side of training.
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14 Jul 2010 17:09:25 BST
I am very interested in knowing when the next train-the -trainers workshop or course will hold as currently I do media training but would like to be updated on the latest techniques especially the business development and marketing side of training.