PowerPoint Presentation Slide 1

Making the compost

• Decided on method and on size
• Selected site
• Tools are ready
• Some ready made compost to show

Now……to the field

Summary of demonstration

1. Planned

2. Introduced topic

3. Chose site

4. Discussed types of materials and size

5. Building up layers

6. Turning and monitoring

7. Asked and answered questions

DAY TWO Help others learn how to compost – Training skills

1. Communication – Chinese Whispers

2. Discussion

Good communicator – verbally, non verbally, in writing

• Good communicator – verbally, non verbally, in writing
• Patient
• Well organized – including outlining structure of training to the group
• Flexible
• Good people skills
• Sense of humor
• Enthusiasm for learning
• Open to feedback
• Good research and problem solving skills
• Good time management skills
• Have respect for those they are teaching
• Desire to share what they know
• Helping to make everyone feel comfortable

What makes a good trainer?

Clear communication is essential

• Includes verbal, non verbal, written etc
• Whether in the field or classroom, body language and vocal projection is very important.
• Body posture – how we stand and sit
• Gestures – hands, head and body movements
• Eye contact – maintain an appropriate amount
• Proximity – distance from the participants

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Communication cont.

• Voice projection – which direction we face when we talk, whether we whisper, mumble, shout etc
• Voice speed – talk too slow or too fast
• Language – use of local language is better understood, but sometimes, technical detail may be lost. Use of technical terms shows knowledge but often a point is lost as trainees do not understand the words used – adapt language appropriately

Preparing your training session

Consider the following

• Who
• Needs
• Content
• Planning
• Method
• Evaluation

Handout- Training session plan