PLAN TRAINING SESSION
Plan training session is called a learning plan an organized
description of the activities and resources you'll use to
guide a group toward a specific learning objective. In
planning a training session there are things that we need to
consider so the questions I asked myself when I started writing
the Session Plan were, who are my trainees, what are their
characteristics? Are they visual, auditory or kinesthetic? What
are their training needs? Do they have prior learning about the
qualification? Who are my target group, are they high school
students, out-of-school youths, college dropouts? How much
time do I need to carry out my learning activities? What are
the resources needed for my training? I get the answer to
my question on who are my trainees and what are
their characteristics by administering pre- assessment tools like
trainee’s characteristics. With the data gathering tool I was
able to know the personal background of my trainees, their
experiences and their learning style whether auditory, visual or
kinesthetic. For their training needs, the self-assessment
checklist helped me know their acquired competencies
and recognizing the prior learning of the learner. For the
time allocation and resources, I need, I was able to get the
answer from the Training Regulations (TR), Competency Based
Curriculum (CBC)and Module of Instruction (MOI).
The components of the Session Plan are Sector, Qualification,
Unit of Competency, Learning Outcomes, Introduction,
Learning Activities, Assessment Plan. For my Qualification,
which is Bookkeeping NC III, the sector is HEALTH, SOCIAL, AND
OTHER COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES. The
qualification refers to the program or course. One
unit of competency of bookkeeping is Prepare trial balance.
The learning outcome is the learning unit that comprise the
module. Introduction is the part of the session plan that intends
to motivate the student to learn. Learning activities are actions
the student will do to achieve the learning outcome stated in
the module of instruction. The assessment plan indicates the
testing condition, the venue of the evaluation, the type of
assessment and the type of evidence to be gathered. The
factors I considered when I selected the training method are
the content, the objective, the cost, the target audience, the
time and the resources. I organized the learning events by
following Robert Gagne’s Nine Events of Instruction, which are
Gain Attention, Inform Learners of Objectives Stimulate
Recall of Prior Knowledge, Present the Stimulus, Provide
Guidance for Learning, Elicit Performance, Provide Feedback,
Assess Performance, and Enhance Retention and Transfer. The
assessment methods I choose for that particular session
plan are written test, demonstration with oral
questioning, and portfolio assessment. I used demonstration to
measure Underpinning skills; written test to measure
underpinning knowledge; portfolio assessment to measure
underpinning knowledge and skills as attested by external
party. In consideration to validity in preparing the
assessment tools, I made sure that it is relevant
to the competency standards and the dimensions of
competency. In considering its cost-effectiveness, I made sure
that the assessment activity maximizes the use of resources
and the assessment tools scope all dimensions of competency
given limited resources. It is necessary to use table of
specification to ensure the reliability and validity of test items.
The adult learning principles that was in my mind when I
prepared session plan was, adult learners are goal-oriented
and needs immediate feedback and they demands respect.
Reflection The purpose of preparing evidence plan is to give
the trainer a guide in determining the method of assessment to
be used Competency Based Training is training delivery
approach that focuses on the competency development
of the learner as a result of the training. There are
10principles of CBT namely: training is based on
curriculum developed from the competency standards,
learning is competency based or modular in structure, training
delivery is individualized and self-paced, Training is
based on work that must be performed.
FACILITATE TRAINING SESSION
Before the arrival of my students, I prepared the workshop
by setting up the training facilities (9 Components of
CBT, Progress and Achievement Charts, Training Activity
Matrix, Projector, PC/Laptop)and the simulated workstations. I
also prepared and set-up the Practical work area, Contextual
learning area, Learning Resource area, Trainer’s Resource
area, Computer Laboratory and Quality Control Area and
the Tools, Equipment, Supplies and Materials according
to learning activities. Upon the arrival of the trainees, I checked
the attendance, prepared the pre-assessment instruments,
oriented/discussed them about the recognition of prior
learning, discussed and administered pre-test, self-
assessment check and the data gathering tool for
trainees characteristics. I oriented the competency-based
training delivery system, the principles of CBT and the
CBT process flow. I also oriented/discussed the
context and procedures of the bookkeeping NC III
Qualification and the units of competency. The result of the
pre-training assessment helped me in assigning the
trainees to respective work area. The trainees with very
little knowledge about the qualification was assigned to the
learning resource area to read the CBLM, the visual learner was
assigned to the computer laboratory to watch video clips
and other audio-visual presentations. The kinesthetic trainee
was assigned to the practical work area. Each trainee
was provided with learning materials appropriate the
training methods like leaf-learning materials for self-
paced learning, task sheet, job sheet and operation sheet
for demonstration and PowerPoint presentations. I assisted
learners to achieve learning outcomes by discussing to
them the learning methodologies as well as resources
and time allotment for each task. I give each trainee ample
time to practice the task before I let them demonstrate it. I also
monitored work and learning activities based on training plan. I
discussed to them the training activity matrix, progress chart
and achievement chart. Checked and evaluated work of
every trainee and recorded their achievement and
progress on the achievement and progress charts. After the
practice of the trainee, I demonstrated the task and
discussed how each process if being carried out.
CONDUCT COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT
Prior to the assessment activity, I will review the
assessment guidelines and the assessment procedure. I will
coordinate with the Assessment Center Manager to confirm
the schedule of assessment and check the availability of
the supplies, materials, tools and equipment in the
assessment center. I will also prepare myself especially on
grooming and will make sure to observe punctuality. Upon
arrival at the assessment venue, I will conduct site inspection
and I will check the completeness of the assessment
resources. I will also check and ensure safe and
accessible assessment environment. Before the assessment
begin, I will check the assessment package if it contains
enough copies for the candidates. During the orientation, I will
explain to the candidates the context and physical setting of
the assessment venue, the purpose of assessment
and certification and the legal and ethical
responsibilities associated with the assessment including
their right to appeal, the confidentiality of the
assessment proceedings, free consent of the
candidates, transparency in reporting, recording and retrieval
systems, occupational health and safety and the integrity
of the assessors. The competency standards to be
assessed, the qualification title and the unit of competency
will also be explained including the tasks to be performed,
evidences to be collected and the methods of assessment.
The assessment procedure with relevance to the
assessment guidelines will also be explained including
how to establish the context and purpose of
assessment, preparing the candidates, gathering
evidence, making judgment, recording and reporting,
providing feedback and reviewing the assessment process. The
orientation is part of preparing the candidate for
assessment. It is a means to make the candidate relax
and not apprehensive, to provide a supportive
environment by allowing the candidate to be clarified on
the competencies to be assessed, the assessment
methods to be used, the flow of assessment and the
responsibilities of the people involved in the assessment. After
the orientation, I will determine the needs of the
candidates by establishing allowable adjustment on
language, religion, culture, health condition and disability, if
there is. To make sure that the candidate taking the
assessment is the same person in the application form, I
will ask the candidates to submit their accomplished
admission slip with ID picture, present a valid ID, and I will
ask them to sign the attendance sheet and I will compare their
signature with their signature in the admission slip. To make
sure that the candidate understands the tasks to be
performed, I will provide them copy of the specific
instructions and I will allow them to read the tasks to be
performed. I will also explain to them their tasks to be
performed while they are reading the specific instructions.
I will give them time to clarify the task. While the candidates
are performing their task, I will gather evidences using
assessment methods specified in the evidence guide but I will
not interrupt them, I will not ask questions and I will never
leave the assessment room. I will just record my
observations and will observe safety all the time and will
stop the assessment only it will result to injury or loss of
life and property. During the interview or oral questioning,
when the answer of the candidate is wrong, I will not provide
the correct answer immediately because that way-, the
assessor is already giving feedback and it may pre-empt the
answer to the next question and the candidate may think that
the assessment is already finished. The bases of my decision
will be the 4 dimensions of competency, the rules of Evidence,
the Evidence Requirements and the Corroboration of the
evidence to other evidences. If I am in doubt, I will make my
decision based on the evidences gathered in accordance to
performance criteria. In providing feedback, I will reinforce
good performance, I will explain specific areas for
improvement, I will use the kiss before you kick plus advice for
re-assessment or the sandwich technique. I will also
provide advice on further training or practice to improve
performance. In case the candidate does not agree with my
decision even after clear feedback I will ask the candidate
to identify area of disagreement and record it in rating sheet for
both of us to sign, prepare incident report and submit to TESDA
Representative.
MAINTAIN TRAINING FACILITIES
LIST OF TRAINING EQUIPMENT AND MACHINES
3. ENUMERATE MAJOR HOUSEKEEPING ACTIVITIES
4. Procedure I follow in requesting for the purchase of
additional tools, equipment and machines, first I prepare
a purchase request specifying the date, the items and its
specifications to be purchased, the unit cost, total cost and the
purpose of the purchase. I sign the purchase request and I
submit it to the school head for approval.
5. The SOP of our institution when equipment is found to
be out of order, the school head orders the trainer to
prepare a written report specifying the problem and its
recommendations, then the school head orders the
technician to check the status of the equipment to verify
the report of the trainer. If found to be repairable, the
equipment is repaired and if found unserviceable, a
purchase request is made for immediate replacement of the
equipment.
6. The waste disposal system in our institution starts
from the respective workshop. Each workshop is provided
with 3 medium-size trash bins in color-codes, one is for
biodegradable, one for non-biodegradable and one for
hazardous/infectious waste. From the workshop, it is
transferred to a bigger segregation trash bins. Biodegradable
waste are put into a compost pit, non-biodegradable are
recycled and the hazardous are taken by the municipal
garbage collection for delivery to their materials recovery
facility or MR
