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In every group of adult learners, there exists a wide range of diversity.  Many different individuals will be present, each one of them uniquely shaped by the forces that are at work in a wide range of identity-forming cultural and life experiences.

This diversity and the factors that create it all contribute to the development of individual learning profiles that each individual training participant will bring into your training. Understanding more about human diversity will help you plan trainings that are more able to connect with and reach these diverse adult learners. This will in turn increase your chances of educating, inspiring and helping to chart a path for training participants to change their work behaviors to improve outcomes for children and families in early care and education settings.

As we move through the study of some cognitive and adult learning theory-based approaches to learning that the current research espouses, connect parts of this content back to the information you received in the previous two sections regarding learning and the brain and individual life experiences, culture, and identity.  This will help you to see exactly WHY these approaches to learning are effective.

This look at how to create optimal conditions for adult learning uses significant content and framework that is presented in the online publication and supplemental resources of Learning Styles As A Myth, which was created by the Poorvu Center for Teaching and Learning at Yale University.

For our purposes as future Early Care and Education trainers, we will look at this information in three main areas: Inclusive Teaching Strategies, Group Work/Collaborative Learning, and Active Learning.

Resources

Yale Poorvu Center for Teaching and Learning – https://poorvucenter.yale.edu/LearningStylesMyth?fbclid=IwAR0dh25BEk1KwthV8ZpcqeaF7b8WZoJpebnhwOdnz61CnaJWqSa1uCACYlg 

?ThinkSpot:

Reflecting on all the information presented in the previous sections of Effective Trainers and Training, make a list of five strategies or ideas that you will definitely look to incorporate into your future trainings to make them effective.

Tech-Learner needs ability to  Upload a completed handout, and save the original for future work in FET.

(note – can we have them revisit this list as part of the Implementation plan assignment?  Maybe have them review the list and see if they’d like to revise any items or add/remove anything, then upload new version for TC review/FYI and then encourage them to use something from this revised list to drive their implementation plan.

In this section, you will learn about the importance of attaining and maintaining a professional approach to your role as a trainer. We will also discuss the role that ethics plays in your personal development and public persona.

Welcome to the informational section on the Trainer Credentialing process. This section will provide details about the credential itself and some helpful tips for the application process. Please pull out your Trainer’s Credential Overview ?Handout for note-taking. You will want to jot down notes to ensure that you have a complete application the first time you submit.

Throughout the lesson there will be instructions to click on images and/or text for additional information to show. Some text will also expand and then be available. Please be sure to interact as you progress through all the sections and lessons.

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There are 7 components to Kentucky’s Professional Development Framework:

1. Early Childhood Core Content
2. Credentials, Degrees and Certifications
3. Training
4. Technical Assistance
5. Articulation
6. Scholarships
7. Early Childhood Training Registry Systems

Please refer to page i of the PDF for an in-depth table of contents of the 7 Components.

Next we will review each of the 7 components, but first take a moment to read the Introduction to the PDF, found on pages 1-2.

In 2002, KIDS NOW began planning for the PDF. Workgroups developed individual components of the state wide system with a goal of improving Kentucky’s quality of Early Care and Education through high quality professional development.

The Vision for Kentucky

KIDS Now = Kentucky Invests in Developing Success NOW

Vision Statement:  All young children in Kentucky are healthy and safe, possess the foundation that will enable school and personal success, and live in strong families that are supported and strengthened within their communities.

The PDF is based on research that shows:

Reference:  American Federation of teachers, 2002; Kagan & Neuman, 1996; Learning to Care, 1998; North Carolina Partnership, 1998; Whitebrook, Howes, & Phillips, 1990.

Training Outcome:

Participants will recall the 7 Components of the Professional Development Framework.

Participants will identify the basic purpose of each component.

Participants will cite several ways in which the components of the PDF contribute to providing quality programs to young children.

Roadmap:

• Briefly review the history of the PDF
• Explore a definition of high quality childcare
• Review the 7 Components of the PDF

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This series of 12 mini courses is facilitated by eight regional Child Care Aware Training Coaches and Christine Hausman, the Professional Development Content Coordinator from Child Care Aware.

The eight regional Training Coaches and their contact information are displayed on the map below. The Training Coaches are available as a resource to you throughout FET, the credentialing process, and once you become a credentialed trainer.

Throughout this training, you will encounter the following types of activities:

?Handout: This icon indicates that there is content to refer to in your FET handout.

?Think Spot: An ungraded opportunity to reflect on the topic discussed and likely is tied to the course handout. It is recommended that you download or print the handout to have on hand while you complete the courses.

? Check Your Knowledge: A graded quiz to check your understanding of the topic(s) covered. These can be True/False, Multiple Choice, or Fill in the Blank. Check Your Knowledge quizzes are complete when 80% of the questions are answered correctly (unless otherwise indicated). You may take the Check Your Knowledge quizzes multiple times until 80% is achieved.

⭐Application Assignments: A variety of graded assignments that have you apply what you have learned to demonstrate the use of specific knowledge, skills, and tools that enhance training.

▶️ Embedded Videos: Throughout the courses there are videos from various YouTube channels. These videos must be viewed in their entirety before moving on to the next topic. If you encounter a problem with a video please use the “Contact Us” button at the bottom of the page and include the name of the video or topic you are having trouble with.

? Training Coach Touchpoint: Throughout FET you will have an opportunity to reach out to your regional Training Coach to connect. This will be via assignment in the course, phone, email and/or Skype.

? Learning Boosts: You will receive brief reinforcements of content at specific time intervals following the training . These boosts are intended to aid in recalling information (recognition boost), answering an open response question (generative boost) or prompting you to think, form your own opinion and ideally compare your ideas to that of your peers (integrative boosts).

? Resources: Supplemental resources, including but not limited to, articles, links, and references.

For those of you that are new to online learning, or to Learndash in particular, it may take a little practice learning how to navigate through the course. Please feel free to contact us by phone or email. 

To download the handouts for the course, please click on the course title below. We ask that you print out the handouts for and take notes throughout the presentation. Throughout the courses when you see ?, you will refer to the designated page in your handouts.

Note: At the face-to-face training you will be given a binder, complete with an index and printed tabs. We will have hole punchers available and encourage you to bring your printed handouts to insert them into your FET binder at that time.

Thank you for making the decision to pursue your Trainer’s Credential. The purpose of FET is to give you the foundation to become an effective trainer who produces quality training. Producing high quality trainings is vital to early childhood professionals so they can use what they learn to provide high quality care for young children. It starts with YOU!

Let’s begin by taking a look at what is required to become a credentialed trainer in the Trainer’s Credential Overview.

Congratulations! You have now walked through all the steps necessary to complete a Training Plan. Looking forward to putting this into practice at our upcoming face-to-face training. For full details about the face-to-face location and agenda for the day go to FET-9 under My Courses.

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We know this is a lot of information to digest.  No need to worry, remember your Training Coach will always be available to assist whenever you are developing a Training Plan.  Training Coaches are available as a resource before, during, and after FET.

Contact information can be found here:

Training Coach Map

Visit the Partnership for Early Childhood Services Website to find the contact info you need!

Click here!

By now, you have been introduced to the Needs Assessment and the Training Plan Worksheet. These two documents are essential to creating a Training Plan.

Creating the Training Plan is step #7 (How?) of the 7 steps in developing a Training Plan. The ‘how’ is all about the Training Plan.

The Training Plan is the roadmap that guides how the trainer will….

• Cover the content
• Use appropriate methods and interesting materials
• Provide practice opportunities
• Meet learning styles
• Remain focused
• Stay within the timeframe agreed upon
• Meet the training outcomes.

The Training Plan also helps to ensure that participants can be more successful in meeting the Workplace Outcome. The Training Plan is critical for successfully addressing the ‘how’.

All the work you have done up to now will provide the content and information that is needed when creating your Training Plan.

A blank copy of the Training Plan Form can be found in your FET ?handout on pg 43-45. Please pull and refer to as needed.  To download an electronic copy, please click the button below.

The video below will walk you through the blank Training Plan form.  Feel free to pause and watch the video as many times as needed.