KENYA TECHNICAL TEACHERS COLLEGE
INSTRUCTOR TRAINING DEPARTMENT
COURSES STRUCTURE
No.
Name
Duration
1.
2.
3.
Instructor Part I
Instructor Part II
Diploma in Instructor Training Part III
3 months
3 months
9 months
NOTE:
1. Part I knowledge is a prerequisite for Part II
2. Part II knowledge is also a prerequisite for Part III
1
INSTRUCTOR TRAINING DEPARTMENT
TRAINING PROGRAMME
PART I
2
TEACHING METHODS 1
SUMMARY OF TOPICS AND TIME ALLOCATION
CODE
TOPIC
5.1
TEACHING AND
LEARNING
5.2
INSTRUCTIONAL
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OBJECTIVES
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5.3
5.4
PLANNING FOR
INSTRUCTION
INSTRUCTIONAL
METHODS
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5.5
5.6
THE
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QUESTIONING
TECHNIQUE
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SUSTAINING
LEARNER
INTEREST
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SUB-TOPIC
Definition of teaching and learning
Elements of teaching
Pre-requisites to learning
Steps in the learning process
Principles of instruction
Definition of goals, aims and
instructional objectives
Components of instructional objectives
Importance of developing instructional
objectives
Types of lessons
Definition of a lesson plan
Components of a lesson plan
Active lecture method
- Principles guiding the usage of
the lecture method
- Planning and organization
- Advantages and disadvantages of
the lecture method
The demonstration method
- Organization and planning
- Principles guiding usage
- Advantages and disadvantages
Reasons for questioning
Types of questions
Principles guiding questioning
Ways of reacting to learner answers and
questions.
Ways of creating and maintaining trainee
interest.
3
HRS
4
6
8
6
6
4
5.7
5.8
QUALITIES OF A
GOOD
INSTRUCTOR
EVALUATION
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Characteristics of a good instructor
Role of the instructor in the technique
/learning process
Definition of evaluation
Reasons for evaluation
Types of evaluation
Characteristics of a good test
Types of tests
TOTAL
4
6
48
PSYCHOLOGY OF LEARNING
SUMMARY OF TOPICS AND TIME ALLOCATION
CODE
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5
6.6
TOPIC
SUB-TOPIC
INTRODUCTION
TO
PSYCHOLOGY OF
LEARNING
- Course objectives and outline:
- Definitions: Psychology, Psychology of
Learning
- Branches of psychology
- The importance of psychology of learning to
instructors.
GROWTH AND
DEVELOPMENT
- Definition: Growth, development.
- Principles of growth and Development
- The process of growth and development.
- Factors that influence growth and development
- Influence of growth and development on
learning.
THE LEARNING
PROCESS
- Definition of learning
- Characteristics of Learning
- Principles of learning
- Ways of learning
- Phase of the learning process.
THEORIES OF
LEARNING
- Introduction to theories of learning.
- Theories: Behaviourist, cognitive.
- Behaviour modification
- Application of Learning theories to learning
situations.
HRS
4
10
8
10
MEMORY AND
FORGETTING
- The Memory process
- Theories forgetting
- Enhancing remembering
6
MOTIVATION
- Definition and nature of motivation
- Theories of motivation
- Application of motivation theories to learning
situations
- Improving learner motivation.
6
5
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
SUMMARY OF TOPICS AND TIME ALLOCATION
CODE
7.1
7.2
7.3
7.4
7.5
7.6
TOPIC
INTRODUCTION
TO EFFECTIVE
COMMUNICATION
THE PROCESS OF
COMMUNICATION
CHANNELS OF
COMMUNICATION
SUB-TOPIC
- Course Objectives and outline
- Definition of communication
- General rules for effective
communication
- Channels of communication (Formal
vs Informal)
- Principles of effective communication
- Stages and activity in the process of
- Reasons for communication
- Elements of communication
- Using communication process
effectively
- Definition of channel
- Informal Vs Formal channels
- Types of channels:Oral, Written and non-verbal
BARRIERS TO
EFFECTIVE
COMMUNICATION
- Definition
- Types of barriers: Physical,
psychological, sociological and
semantics.
- Overcoming communication barriers.
NON-VERBAL
COMMUNICATION
- Meaning
- Role of non-verbal communication
- Guidelines to non-verbal
communication
- Forms of non-verbal communication
ORAL
COMMUNICATION
- Meaning of oral communication
- Guidelines to effective oral
communication
- Advantages and limitations of oral
communication
- Listening and speaking skills in oral
communication.
6
HRS
8
2
4
8
6
6
7.7
WRITTEN
COMMUNICATION
- Meaning of written communication
- Advantages and disadvantages of
written communication
- Guidelines to effective written
communication
- Summary writing
- Comprehension
- A comparison + written + oral
communication
10
48
TOTAL
EDUCATIONAL MEDIA
SUMMARY OF TOPICS AND TIME ALLOCATION
CODE
8.1
8.2
8.3
8.4
TOPIC
MEANING AND ROLE OF
TRAINING AIDS
SUB-TOPIC
• Definition of Training Aids
• Importance of training Aids in teachinglearning process.
• Characteristics of effective training
aids.
CATEGORIZATION OF
TRAINING AIDS, SOURCES,
ADVANTAGES AND
LIMITATIONS OF EACH
CATEGORY OF TRAINING
AIDS
• Categories of training Aids;
i) Projected Visuals
ii) Physical/Mechanical Aids
iii) Audio-visual Aids
iv) Visual Aids
v) Human and situational resources
vi) Interactive devices
• Sources of training aids
• Advantages and limitations of each
category of training aids
FACTORS TO CONSIDER IN
SELECTING AND
CONSTRUCTING
TRAINING AIDS
• Lesson Objectives
• Academic level and the number of
trainees.
• Ability to construct and use training aids
effectively
• Clarity and appeal to senses
• Cost implications
• Availability of training Aids.
THE CHALKBOARD
• Definition of the term "Chalkboard"
7
HRS
4
12
4
• Types of chalkboard
• Chalkboard techniques
• Advantages and limitations of the
chalkboard.
• Base materials for chalkboard
construction.
• Chalkboard in comparison to other
boards such as whiteboard, Magnetic
board, Bulletin board, flanned or cloth
boards.
8.5
8.6
8.7
8.8
CHARTS AND POSTERS
INSTRUCTIONAL
SHEETS/HANDOUTS
OVERHEAD PROJECTOR
AND TRANSPARENCY
CONSTRUCTION
MODELS
• Definition of terms charts and Posters.
• Types of charts and Posters
• Factors to consider when making and
using charts and posters.
• Advantages and limitations of using
charts and posters in learning.
• Definition of Term "instructional sheet/
handout."
• Types of instructional sheets
• Content of each type of instructional
sheet.
• Principles used in preparation of
instructional sheets/hand outs.
• Effective usage of instructional
sheets/handouts
• Advantages and limitations of using
instructional sheets/handouts in the
learning process.
• Definition of terms: overhead projector
and transparency
• Components of the overhead projector
and functions of each component.
• Operating principles of the overhead
projector.
• Advantages and limitations of using the
overhead projector in learning.
• Types of transparencies
• Guidelines on constructing a
transparency.
• Usage of a transparency.
• Advantages and limitations of using
transparency as teaching aid.
• Definition of a model
• Types of models
8
8
10
12
12
• Characteristics of a good model
• Principles of model construction.
• Advantages and limitations of using
models in the learning process.
10
TOTAL
PROGRAMME DEVELOPMENT
SUMMARY OF TOPICS AND TIME ALLOCATION
CODE
9.1
9.2
9.3
9.4
9.5
9.6
9.7
TOPIC
SUB-TOPIC
HRS
MEANING OF
PROGRAM
DEVELOPMENT
• Definition of terms used in program
development
• Reasons for studying program
development
• Factors affecting the development of a
course
INTRODUCTORY
STATEMENT
• Definition of an introductory statement
• Components of an introductory statement
6
COURSE OBJECTIVES
• Definition of an objective
• Importance of course objectives
• Identification of course objectives.
10
JOB ANALYSIS
TASK ANALYSIS
PERFORMANCE
OBJECTIVES
SCHEME OF WORK
• Definition of a `Job'
• Job description
• The Process of job analysis
• Definition of a task
• Characteristics of tasks
• Factors to consider during sequencing of
topics and subtopics
• Analysis of tasks
• Subject outline.
• Definition of a performance objective
• Characteristics of a performance objective
• Uses of performance objectives
• Definition of a scheme of work
• Reasons for preparing a scheme of work
• Components of a scheme of work
TOTAL
9
12
12
16
4
12
72
MICRO-TEACHING
SUMMARY OF TOPICS AND TIME ALLOCATIONS
CODE
TOPIC
SUB-TOPIC
HRS
2
10.1
INTRODUCTION TO
MICRO-TEACHING
. Teaching and learning
. Micro and macro teaching
10.2
OBJECTIVES AT
VARIOUS LEVELS
. National level
. Syllabus level
. Schemes of work level
. Lesson plan level
4
10.3
DEVELOPMENT OF
LESSON PLANS
. Theory lesson
. Practical lesson
10
10.4
PRESENTATION OF
LESSONS FOR
ASSESSMENTS
Individual student to presentation
42
10
SAMPLE COURSE OUTLINE
KENYA TECHNICAL TEACHERS COLLEGE
INSTRUCTOR TRAINING DEPARTMENT
EDUCATION MEDIA II (REVISED)
Course Outline
 Review Of Educational Media
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2 Hrs
Design and Application of Training Aids
Training aids Storage & Procurements
 Teaching Machines Identification
 Slide Projectors
 Video Projectors
 Liquid Crystal Displays Units (LCD)
 Video Camera Design & Operators
 Digital Camera Design & Operators
 Photography
 Still Camera
8 Hrs
 Teaching Programme Design (Documentary)
 Identification of Reaching Programmes
 Script Designs
 Programme Shooting
 Preparation of Scenes
 Tools & Equipment Identification
 Power Point – Graphic Designs
8 Hrs
 Aural Aids and Application
 Identification of Voices
 Sound Tracking
 Confirmations
 Off – Camera Sound in Pusts
 Tape Recorders
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 Programme Design (Project)
20 Hrs
 Design & Preparation
 Editing
 Presentation
8 Hrs
 Revision
 Examination
TOTAL
2 Hrs
2 Hrs
60 Hrs
11
20 Hrs