How to design a training course: a guide to participatory curriculum development

Much time and money is devoted to training - but courses do not always produce the outcomes desired. As a result, many training organisations need to rethink the way they plan, design, deliver and evaluate their courses. This book, based on the experiences of VSO and other development aid organisations and research institutions, shows teacher trainers, development trainers and course developers how to design training courses by actively involving potential course participants and stakeholders. The author aims to enable users of this book to provide leadership, training and coaching in all aspects of the participatory curriculum development process, leading to the design, implementation and evaluation of more effective training programmes. The guide contains step-by-step advice on how to analyse situations and training needs; develop curriculum outlines and frameworks; plan and develop detailed curricula; develop and refine participatory curriculum development evaluation systems; and maintain a participatory curriculum development process. It is written in an easily accessible language with illustrations and gives examples of practical exercises.