Session Plan

Learning Objective: After reading this INFORMATION SHEET, YOU MUST be able to:

1.       identify and explain the different parts of the session plan;

2.     explain how learning contents are sequenced;

3.     discuss learning activities in relation to the nine events of instruction.

Session Plan is a simply stated, clearly written and flexible trainer aid for conducting a session or module. It is:

•         based on the curriculum of the unit of competency.

•         accomplished according to the suggested format .

Benefits of a Session Plan

1.        Gives the trainers an idea of where they are and where they are going

2.       Gives the trainers and the learners a clear idea of what they are doing

3.       Records the training sessions the trainers have taken

4.    Gives the trainers a starting point if they have to do the training again with another learner or group of learners

5.       Gives the trainers a firm base to review their performance

Eight Steps For Designing an Effective Session Plan

Step 1. Define the purpose of the training and target audience Step 2. Determine participants’ characteristics and training needs Step 3. Define training goals and objectives

Step 4. Outline training content

Step 5. Develop instructional activities

Step 6. Prepare the written session plan

Step 7. Prepare participants’ evaluation forms

Step 8. Determine follow-up activities for the event

ELEMENTS OF A SESSION PLAN

1.             Industry Sector

2.            Qualification Title and Level

3.            Unit of Competency

4.           Module Title

5.            Learning Outcomes

6.           Introduction

7.            Learning Activities

8.           Evaluation

9.           Teacher’s Reflection

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