Delivery Cluster – Knowledge Assessment 4 – Facilitation & Session Plans

Training Topics:

• Identify the topics that must be trained (“what”)

Training Environment Influence:

• How the training environment influences your approach (“when, where, how”)

Student’s Characteristics and Needs:

• The diversity within training environments is always changing (“who, why”)

Based on the above considerations:

Explain how you can customize your ‘Session Plans’ for the four (4) training environments, using examples to clarify your points:

1. face-to-face in the classroom
2. online sessions via Microsoft Teams
3. one-on-one work Skill Instruction
4. workplace-based group training

Comment on aspects such as:

• Accommodating specific student characteristics and needs
• Structure and sequence of learning content/tasks
• Available resources for learning activities
• Timing limitations

Microsoft Teams Online Sessions

Training Topics

• What:

In face-to-face training same topic creating relational database is delivered for an online medium.

Training Environment Influence

• When, Where, How:
  • Virtual classes conducted using Microsoft Teams using screen sharing and collaborative tools.
  • Sessions structured to keep students engaged, with frequent breaks and interactive activities.

Customizing Session Plan

• Accommodating Specific Needs:
  • Use real-time polls and quizzes to gauge understanding and keep engagement high.
  • Offer recorded sessions for students with scheduling conflicts.
• Structure and Sequence:
  • Start with an icebreaker to engage students, then explain theory using PowerPoint slides.
  • Transition to live demonstrations: Run queries and create databases while screen sharing.
  • Follow up with guided exercises where students work on their own databases.
• Resources:
  • Microsoft Teams, W3Schools for tutorials, shared datasets for practice.
• Timing Limitations:
  • Plan sessions in 90-minute blocks with a 10-minute break to minimize screen fatigue.

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3. One-on-One Skill Instruction

Training Topics

• What:
  • Tailored to the learner’s specific goals, such as query optimization or advanced SQL features.

Training Environment Influence

• When, Where, How:
  • Conduct sessions at mutually agreed times, using either face-to-face or screen sharing for practical work.

Customizing Session Plan

• Accommodating Specific Needs:
  • Identify the learner’s existing skill level and adapt content accordingly.
  • Offer immediate feedback on tasks for better understanding.
• Structure and Sequence:
  • Begin with a brief review of the student’s current understanding.
  • Focus the session on one or two core skills, like writing JOIN queries or designing normalized schemas.
  • End with a task for the student to complete independently.
• Resources:
  • Screen sharing tools, SQL sandbox environments, practice datasets.
• Timing Limitations:
  • Keep sessions concise (e.g., 1-hour blocks) to focus on skill-building without overwhelming the learner.

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4. Workplace-Based Group Training

Training Topics

• What:
  • Practical database creation tailored to workplace needs (e.g., inventory management or payroll systems).

Training Environment Influence

• When, Where, How:
  • Training conducted onsite, using workplace computers and relevant datasets.
  • Real-world workplace scenarios dictate the structure and examples.

Customizing Session Plan

• Accommodating Specific Needs:
  • Acknowledge varying levels of technical expertise by pairing experienced staff with beginners.
  • Incorporate workplace-specific goals (e.g., improving database efficiency for business processes).
• Structure and Sequence:
  • Start with a brief overview of how the session aligns with workplace objectives.
  • Use case studies or existing workplace data to demonstrate database concepts.
  • Engage the group in collaboratively designing and implementing a database.
• Resources:
  • Onsite systems with database software, workplace datasets, templates for database designs.
• Timing Limitations:
  • Fit training into work schedules, e.g., 2-hour sessions during downtime.

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Key Considerations Across All Environments

1. Accommodating Specific Student Characteristics and Needs
   • Provide additional resources (e.g., video tutorials) for diverse learning styles.
   • Offer flexible timings for online and one-on-one sessions to support different schedules.
2. Structure and Sequence of Learning
   • Sequence learning from basic to advanced, ensuring foundational concepts are solid before moving on.
   • Alternate between theory and practice to reinforce learning.
3. Resources for Learning Activities
   • Tailor resources to the environment, ensuring tools are accessible and relevant to the session.
4. Timing Limitations
   • Plan sessions with a clear time structure, including breaks and Q&A periods.

By tailoring session plans to the specific training environment, student characteristics, and available resources, trainers can effectively deliver content, ensuring optimal learning outcomes for all participants.

Visual aids, hands-on activities, and group discussions can cater to diverse learning styles.