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Instructor Qualification Training Standard / V2 10032026
7. INSTRUCTOR QUALIFICATION TRAINING MODULE
7.1 Aims and objectives for the Instructor Qualification Training The aim of the Instructor Qualification Training (IQT) is to enable the participant to instruct and train in accordance with adult learning principles for an adult target audience. The IQT (or similar formal instructor qualification) is part of the GWO Instructor Qualification Process and can serve as Instructional background for GWO Module Specific Instructor Qualification.
After having successfully completed the IQT, the participants can:
1) Take responsibility for planning and conducting training ensuring participants’ safety throughout (Ability, Intermediate level)
2) Choose appropriate learning activities and assessment tools based on the characteristics of an adult target audience and adult learning principles in their didactical considerations and facilitation of learning activities (Knowledge, Advanced level)
3) Apply appropriate teaching methods, learning activity structures and assessment tools based on the characteristics of an adult target audience and adult learning principles (Skills, Intermediate level)
4) Assess training participants' learning progression and performance against specific training aims and learning objectives (Knowledge, Advanced level)
5) Take initiative to conduct instructor self-evaluation activities (Ability, Intermediate level)
7.2 Duration of the IQT Module
The total contact time for completing the IQT is set to be 72 hours.
The training provider should ensure that sufficient time is allowed for participants with prior experience to share their experiences in a way that is constructive for the entire class.
The order in which elements and lessons of the IQT are delivered may vary according to the didactical choices of the delivering training provider as well as on the participants’ background, experience and learning needs. However, all teach back sessions must be conducted as listed in the detailed IQT module description. IQT Trainers should choose learning activities aligned with the GWO Taxonomy Framework in order to reach the learning objectives and to exemplify the usability of the framework for new instructors. The timing and sequence of lessons and topics is therefore depending on the IQT Trainers’ didactical and pedagogical choices and design.
The total duration of the IQT training should not be reduced, and teach back sessions must not be reduced in duration. Theoretical elements may be added in connection to theoretical and practical exercises and
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