A training is a planned educational process in the form of non-formal education but is purposive and directed. It is designed to expand or refine skills and knowledge, and examine attitudes, ideas, behavior and orientation of the participants with an aim to modifying them.
Last April 14-16, MASAI conducted a Program Management Training for the Rural Missionaries of the Philippines (RMP) at the Franciscan Renewal Center in Minglanilla, Cebu. A total of 22 participants attended the training representing RMP’s regional chapters from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.
Preparing for a training follows various components of the training process. First is to understand the general situation of a requesting organization or conducting a situational analysis. In the case of RMP, MASAI conducted a series of meetings with Sr. Ellen Belardo, RGS, RMP National Coordinator and Sr. Patricia Fox, NN, RMP’s former National Coordinator and currently RMP’s Finance Officer. RMP’s organizational situation was discussed during the meetings. The level of knowledge, skills and attitudes of the staff and volunteers were also presented by the two Sisters. The requirements for the level of participants were likewise considered. Based on the analysis of RMP’s organizational and human resource situation, MASAI and RMP agreed that a Program Management Training be conducted for the staff and volunteers.
In February, a Training Needs Assessment (TNA) form was designed by MASAI for a Program Management Training for the potential participants. The TNA aims to validate the organizational and human resource situation at the individual participant level as presented by RMP management. The TNA is done to determine and analyze tasks and to identify the level of knowledge, skills, attitude and values of the individual participants.
Upon submission of the TNA forms by the participants, MASAI collated and analyzed them. Based on the analysis of the TNA results, a training design, modules and session plans were prepared. These were submitted to the Management Committee of RMP for comments. The comments were then integrated to the final design.
MASAI formulated the course aim and specific objectives of the training design. To respond to the specific objectives, modules were developed. Topics were then identified for each module.
Training methodologies and materials to be used were chosen for each topic. After the appropriate methodologies were identified, the training timeframe was planned. If the participating organization has a limitation in terms of the number of training days, the methodologies are refined or changed but it is still ensured that the learning process is not sacrificed.
Training methodologies for each topic are pre-tested, timed and ran through by each facilitator in the training team. The members of the training team provide their feedback to each other and review the whole design based on the result of the pre-test.
After the pre-test, procurement of training materials and supplies is done. Reproduction of handouts and preparing of training aids are likewise undertaken.
Training handouts, two laptops, LCD projector, training materials, training aids, training evaluation forms, IDs, attendance forms, plane tickets, cash advance are then prepared. Now, the training team is ready to conduct the RMP training.##
A training is a planned educational process in the form of non-formal education but is purposive and directed. It is designed to expand or refine skills and knowledge, and examine attitudes, ideas, behavior and orientation of the participants with an aim to modifying them.
Last April 14-16, MASAI conducted a Program Management Training for the Rural Missionaries of the Philippines (RMP) at the Franciscan Renewal Center in Minglanilla, Cebu. A total of 22 participants attended the training representing RMP’s regional chapters from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.
Preparing for a training follows various components of the training process. First is to understand the general situation of a requesting organization or conducting a situational analysis. In the case of RMP, MASAI conducted a series of meetings with Sr. Ellen Belardo, RGS, RMP National Coordinator and Sr. Patricia Fox, NN, RMP’s former National Coordinator and currently RMP’s Finance Officer. RMP’s organizational situation was discussed during the meetings. The level of knowledge, skills and attitudes of the staff and volunteers were also presented by the two Sisters. The requirements for the level of participants were likewise considered. Based on the analysis of RMP’s organizational and human resource situation, MASAI and RMP agreed that a Program Management Training be conducted for the staff and volunteers.
In February, a Training Needs Assessment (TNA) form was designed by MASAI for a Program Management Training for the potential participants. The TNA aims to validate the organizational and human resource situation at the individual participant level as presented by RMP management. The TNA is done to determine and analyze tasks and to identify the level of knowledge, skills, attitude and values of the individual participants.
Upon submission of the TNA forms by the participants, MASAI collated and analyzed them. Based on the analysis of the TNA results, a training design, modules and session plans were prepared. These were submitted to the Management Committee of RMP for comments. The comments were then integrated to the final design.
MASAI formulated the course aim and specific objectives of the training design. To respond to the specific objectives, modules were developed. Topics were then identified for each module.
Training methodologies and materials to be used were chosen for each topic. After the appropriate methodologies were identified, the training timeframe was planned. If the participating organization has a limitation in terms of the number of training days, the methodologies are refined or changed but it is still ensured that the learning process is not sacrificed.
Training methodologies for each topic are pre-tested, timed and ran through by each facilitator in the training team. The members of the training team provide their feedback to each other and review the whole design based on the result of the pre-test.
After the pre-test, procurement of training materials and supplies is done. Reproduction of handouts and preparing of training aids are likewise undertaken.
Training handouts, two laptops, LCD projector, training materials, training aids, training evaluation forms, IDs, attendance forms, plane tickets, cash advance are then prepared. Now, the training team is ready to conduct the RMP training.##
