ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN THE TRADES

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1 Teacher Development Program ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN THE TRADES Trainer s Guide

2 Table of Contents from Trainers Guide Sample Purpose of the Trainer s Guide Project Background Overall Goals and Objectives The Foundations of Teaching Learner Competencies Student-Centred Teaching Strategies Your Role as a Teacher Trainer Using the Course Materials Preparing for Your Course Trainer Activity Checklist Entrepreneurship - Recommended Course Schedule SESSION MODULES Session 1: Introduction to the Course Session 2: Expectations and Ground Rules Session 3: The Foundations of Teaching Session 4: Introduction to Entrepreneurship Session 5: Rich and Relevant Tasks in Entrepreneurship Session 6: Lesson Planning Session 7: Starting a Business Session 8: Review Strategies Session 9: Formative Assessment Session 13: Wrap-up and Celebration TRAINER FACILITATION MATERIALS REFERENCE MATERIAL Icebreaker Activities Learner Competencies Teaching Strategies Components of a Lesson Plan with Template Facilitation Methods Classroom Management Techniques Ethics of Teaching Formative Assessment

3 The Foundations of Teaching The primary goal of the Foundations of Teaching is to create a system where every student finds his or her particular purpose and passion. The hope is for all children to become literate lifelong learners. SAMPLE Copyright: Teachers Media International 2

4 Sample Page from the Trainer s Guide: Activity Checklist Before the Course Begins During the Course Understand the Teaching Strategies and Learner Competencies that are the basis of this course. Read the General Participant Outcomes for each session as well as the Student Learning Outcomes for each activity. Read through the course materials. Practise all of the activities. Make sure that all classroom materials are available and the classroom is laid out as you want it to be. Share the learning outcomes at the beginning of each session. Establish and maintain a positive climate for learning. Encourage active participation by all participants. Try to set a comfortable pace. Ask questions to check for understanding and extend participants learning. Share any relevant experiences in the form of stories or anecdotes. Encourage participants to develop problem-solving skills. End discussions when they are no longer productive. Ask participants to meet with you one-on-one to resolve any outstanding issues. Try to give clear, immediate, and focused feedback to participants, highlighting the positive outcomes of your work together. At the End of the Course Review the learning outcomes and ensure participants have met them as much as possible. Have participants complete the Post-Event Feedback Form. 3

5 Recommended Course Schedule SAMPLE DAY Day 1 Session Activities Foundation(s) Addressed Time Session 1: Introduction to the Course Break Session 2: Expectations and Ground Rules Lunch Session 3: The Foundations of Teaching Break Session 4: Introduction to Entrepreneurship Activity 1.1: Introductions and Icebreaker Activity 1.2: Know Me by My Name Activity 2.1: Expectations and Ground Rules Activity 3.1: Architect and Builder Activity 3.2: The Foundations of Teaching Activity 4.1: Characteristics of an Entrepreneur Activity 4.2: The Entrepreneurship Business Trip Gradual Release of Responsibility Gradual Release of Responsibility Formative Assessment and Effective Questioning Rich and Relevant Tasks Gradual Release of Responsibility Formative Assessment and Effective Questioning Rich and Relevant Tasks Gradual Release of Responsibility Formative Assessment and Effective Questioning Rich and Relevant Tasks Gradual Release of Responsibility Formative Assessment and Effective Questioning Rich and Relevant Tasks Gradual Release of Responsibility Formative Assessment and Effective Questioning 30 min 45 min 60 min 45 min 30 min 30 min 30 min 4

6 Sample Activity from Trainer s Guide Session 4: Introduction to Entrepreneurship Time: 60 min General Participant Outcomes Outline the knowledge, business skills, and competencies required by entrepreneurs. Relate the core topics of entrepreneurship to the Foundations of Teaching. Trainer Preparation and Notes Label six pieces of chart paper with the teaching strategies from the Foundations of Teaching (one strategy per piece of paper). Post these charts in a prominent place (at the front of the room, if possible). The charts will be used to create an Idea Wall. Teaching Strategies Addressed Rich and Relevant Tasks Gradual Release of Responsibility Formative Assessment and Effective Questioning Activity 4.1: Characteristics of an Entrepreneur Student Learning Outcomes Students will: describe desirable entrepreneurial knowledge, competencies, and skills Links to the Curriculum: Characteristics of a successful entrepreneur Concept of entrepreneurship Notes, Reminders & Preparation Label three pieces of chart paper with the following headings (one heading per piece of paper): Knowledge What does an entrepreneur need to know? Business Skills What must an entrepreneur be able to do? Competencies What personal attributes must an entrepreneur possess? Post the pieces of chart paper on different walls of the classroom. Time: 30 min Materials Chart paper Markers Tape Description of Activity Participants will identify the knowledge, business skills, and competencies that must be developed in a practical and effective entrepreneurship program. Activity Plan You may choose to begin this activity by sharing a story about an inspiring entrepreneur. Introduce the idea that in entrepreneurship, problems are opportunities. In fact, the bigger the problem, the bigger the opportunity, since people will be willing to pay substantial amounts of money if you can provide a solution for a major problem. Emphasize that entrepreneurs need to be active and take risks, so in an entrepreneurship program, teachers need to give students creative problems to solve and provide opportunities for students to get outside their comfort zones. This will help students to develop the competencies they need to succeed as entrepreneurs. 5

7 Direct participants attention to the three pieces of chart paper that you posted around the room. Make sure that participants understand what is expected for each heading. For the Knowledge What does an entrepreneur need to know? they should consider topics such as marketing. For Business Skills What must an entrepreneur be able to do? they should consider tasks such as creating a marketing plan. For Competencies What personal attributes must an entrepreneur possess? they should consider qualities such as creativity and organization. Ask participants to use markers to write one or two items on each piece of chart paper. After approximately 10 minutes, ask for volunteers to read each list out loud. Ask if there are any further additions. Keep the charts posted for the duration of the course, as they will be used throughout the course. Note that an entrepreneur depends on all of these assets. An entrepreneur who possesses only theoretical knowledge won t get very far. On the other hand, someone with an abundance of charisma still needs to know how to obtain financing and market a product. Mention that the goal of this course is to provide participants with the strategies and tools to be able to help their students develop the knowledge, business skills, and competencies that they will need to become entrepreneurs. This is our problem that we will turn into opportunity. In order to do this, participants will need to put what they learn into practice. Participants should be prepared to be pushed out of their comfort zones as they internalize the new teaching strategies. Direct participants attention to the Idea Wall (six pieces of chart paper labelled with the teaching strategies from the Foundations of Teaching). Tell participants that throughout the course, when they have ideas about techniques that can be used to incorporate the teaching strategies, you will record them on the Idea Wall. 6

8 Sample Activity from Trainer s Guide Session 4: Introduction to Entrepreneurship Time: 60 min General Participant Outcomes Outline the knowledge, business skills, and competencies required by entrepreneurs. Relate the core topics of entrepreneurship to the Foundations of Teaching. Activity 4.1: Characteristics of an Entrepreneur Student Learning Outcomes Students will: describe desirable entrepreneurial knowledge, skills, and competencies Links to the Curriculum: Characteristics of a successful entrepreneur Concept of entrepreneurship Time: 30 min Notes, Reminders & Preparation Label three pieces of chart paper with the following headings (one heading per piece of paper): Knowledge What does an entrepreneur need to know? Business Skills What must an entrepreneur be able to do? Competencies What personal attributes must an entrepreneur possess? Post the pieces of chart paper on different walls of the classroom. Materials Chart paper Markers Tape Description of Activity Students will identify the knowledge, business skills, and competencies required by entrepreneurs. Activity Plan You may choose to begin this activity by sharing a story about an inspiring entrepreneur. Introduce the idea that in entrepreneurship, problems are opportunities. In fact, the bigger the problem, the bigger the opportunity, since people will be willing to pay substantial amounts of money if you can provide a solution for a major problem. Emphasize that entrepreneurs need to be active and take risks. Direct students attention to the three pieces of chart paper that you posted around the room. Make sure that students understand what is expected for each heading. For the Knowledge What does an entrepreneur need to know? they should consider topics such as marketing. For Business Skills What must an entrepreneur be able to do? they should consider tasks such as creating a marketing plan. For Competencies What personal attributes must an entrepreneur possess? they should consider qualities such as creativity and organization. Ask students to use markers to write one or two items on each piece of chart paper. After approximately 10 minutes, ask for volunteers to read each list out loud. Ask if there are any further additions. Note that an entrepreneur depends on all of these assets. An entrepreneur who possesses only theoretical knowledge won t get very far. On the other hand, someone with an abundance of charisma still needs to know how to obtain financing and market a product. 7

9 Table of Contents from Participants Manual Sample Purpose of the Trainer s Guide Project Background Overall Goals and Objectives The Foundations of Teaching Learner Competencies Student-Centred Teaching Strategies Your Role as a Teacher Trainer Using the Course Materials Preparing for Your Course Trainer Activity Checklist Entrepreneurship - Recommended Course Schedule SESSION MODULES Session 1: Introduction to the Course Session 2: Expectations and Ground Rules Session 3: The Foundations of Teaching Session 4: Introduction to Entrepreneurship Session 5: Rich and Relevant Tasks in Entrepreneurship Session 6: Lesson Planning Session 7: Starting a Business Session 8: Review Strategies Session 9: Formative Assessment Session 13: Wrap-up and Celebration TRAINER FACILITATION MATERIALS REFERENCE MATERIAL Icebreaker Activities Learner Competencies Teaching Strategies Components of a Lesson Plan with Template Facilitation Methods Classroom Management Techniques Ethics of Teaching Formative Assessment

10 Sample Activity from Participants Manual Session 4: Introduction to Entrepreneurship Time: 60 min General Participant Outcomes Outline the knowledge, business skills, and competencies required by entrepreneurs. Relate the core topics of entrepreneurship to the Foundations of Teaching. Activity 4.1: Characteristics of an Entrepreneur Student Learning Outcomes Students will: describe desirable entrepreneurial knowledge, skills, and competencies Links to the Curriculum: Characteristics of a successful entrepreneur Concept of entrepreneurship Time: 30 min Notes, Reminders & Preparation Label three pieces of chart paper with the following headings (one heading per piece of paper): Knowledge What does an entrepreneur need to know? Business Skills What must an entrepreneur be able to do? Competencies What personal attributes must an entrepreneur possess? Post the pieces of chart paper on different walls of the classroom. Materials Chart paper Markers Tape Description of Activity Students will identify the knowledge, business skills, and competencies required by entrepreneurs. Activity Plan You may choose to begin this activity by sharing a story about an inspiring entrepreneur. Introduce the idea that in entrepreneurship, problems are opportunities. In fact, the bigger the problem, the bigger the opportunity, since people will be willing to pay substantial amounts of money if you can provide a solution for a major problem. Emphasize that entrepreneurs need to be active and take risks. Direct students attention to the three pieces of chart paper that you posted around the room. Make sure that students understand what is expected for each heading. For the Knowledge What does an entrepreneur need to know? they should consider topics such as marketing. For Business Skills What must an entrepreneur be able to do? they should consider tasks such as creating a marketing plan. For Competencies What personal attributes must an entrepreneur possess? they should consider qualities such as creativity and organization. Ask students to use markers to write one or two items on each piece of chart paper. After approximately 10 minutes, ask for volunteers to read each list out loud. Ask if there are any further additions. Note that an entrepreneur depends on all of these assets. An entrepreneur who possesses only theoretical knowledge won t get very far. On the other hand, someone with an abundance of charisma still needs to know how to obtain financing and market a product. 9

11 Activity 4.2: The Entrepreneurship Business Trip Student Learning Outcomes Applying Knowledge Time: 30 min Notes: The Business Trip 10

12 Goal Setting and Self-Evaluation Choose the option that best describes your current practice when designing lessons. I design my lessons to capitalize on my own strengths and preferences. I design my lessons to address the general learning needs of the class. I include a variety of options within my lessons that address different learning needs. I include a variety of options within my lessons to match the specific learning needs and preferences of my students. Choose the option that best describes your current practice when assessing students. I expect all students to demonstrate their learning in the same way. I sometimes provide opportunities for students to demonstrate their learning in a variety of different ways. I often provide opportunities for students to demonstrate their learning in a variety of different ways. I regularly provide opportunities for students to demonstrate their learning in ways that match their specific learning needs. Rank the teaching strategies from 1 to 6, assigning 1 to the strategy you feel is the most important for you to focus on: Rich and Relevant Tasks Gradual Release of Responsibility Formative Assessment and Effective Questioning List your primary goals for this course. 11