New Supervisor Training
Helping new and experienced supervisors make the transition from individual contributor to leader, this practical guide shares a wealth of experience aimed at the realities of becoming and succeeding as a new supervisor.
TABLE OF CONTENTS New Supervisor Training
Chapter 10: Content Modules
This chapter contains all of the content modules included in the sample agendas found in the previous chapters. The term content refers to the emphases within the modules. Each content module is a self-contained learning experience that can be used as a stand-alone training session or incorporated into a broader agenda. The interactive designs explore content areas in a step-by-step fashion. They are handy, readily available resources to help trainers address the issues that new supervisors face.
Using Content Modules
These content modules are the building blocks for a training programme for new supervisors. As appropriate, each module includes
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step-by-step instructions
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key learning points
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discussion questions
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a list of materials to be used in each module, including
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instruments
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exercises
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PowerPoint presentations
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structured experiences.
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Trainers should review the content module they are going to teach and any resources used in that module. After becoming familiar with the content, follow the step-by-step instructions for facilitating the module. Time estimates are provided for each module and for each step, but the time needed for each activity may vary with different facilitators and participants. The timings given in the agendas can be adjusted as necessary.
Trainers can modify modules to comply with local organizational priorities, the readiness level of potential participants and available resources (including time, space and number of trainees). These modules incorporate many of the principles of adult learning specified in Chapter 3 of this workbook. It is important that the trainer keep these principles in mind when considering revisions of the...
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