Purpose:

To provide skilled trainers who are capable of planning and delivering effective
instructions to TVET learners and evaluate learners progress in order to enable
them to facilitate to achieve the effective teaching - learning process. The trainers of
TVET, Sri Lanka, who have completed their subject specific training NVQ level 3/4 or
any other equal qualification and who require the skills needed to conduct efficient
and effective training programes and professionally develop in their teaching
careers.

Structure:
This is professional teacher Training programme. There are four major components
of the course content.
1. Education/Pedagogical Modules
2. Subject Specific Modules
3. Electives Modules
4. Employability Modules
The first component pedagogical/androgogical training provides necessary theory
inputs and practice activities related education and training. The trainee teacher
should have to plan and deliver micro teaching session to the peer group. During the
micro teaching session, the trainees should have demonstrated adequate
performance to be eligible for further training (Teaching practice). The training
requires full time attendance and active participation of all the participants. After
completion of programme the trainee should have completed teaching practice
(Internship). It is compulsory component for all trainee teachers to be eligible for
certification.
Second component of the progamme will be covered with the selected of modules
from level 05 of each areas of subject or field of studies.
The one of elective module should be selected by the teacher trainee.
This programme will be conducted in Sinhala medium.
Note :one credit is equivalent to 25 notional hours which include class room
teaching, tutorials, assignment, projects, workplace learning and self-study.
Credit policy defines the minimum course content. Training providers could add any
more subjects above modular requirements of the qualification packages.
Module Classifications
List of Modules consists of Core, Technical modules, Electives and Employability
Modules.
























Competency Based Training Curriculum for Trainer- NVQ Level 05
National Diploma in Technical Teacher Education
(Competency Standard Code: M80T001)
List of Modules Code No
Page
Semester 01
1. Educational Psychology M80T001BM01
2. Communication Skills M80T001BM02
2. Fundamentals of Curriculum Development M80T001M01
3. Instructional Resource Development M80T001M02
4. Assessment of Learning M80T001M03
5. Teaching Learning Methods I M80T001M04

Semester II
1. Teaching Learning Methods II M80T001M05
2. Career Guidance for TVET M80T001M06
3. Higher Technical Competencies M80T001M07
Electives
5. Work Based Training and Administration (Elective A) M80T001ME01
6. Curriculum Development (Advanced) (Elective B) M80T001ME02
7. Employability skills EMP01









MAPPING OF COMPETENCY UNITS & CURRICULUM MODULES
(Competency Standard Code: M80T001)
Year 1
Semester I
Module Code

Module

Competency Unit/s related
M80T001BM02
M80T001BM01
M80T001M01
M80T001M02

M80T001M03
M80T001M04

Semester II
M80T001M05
M80T001M06
M80T001M07
M80T001ME01

M80T001ME01

EMP01


Educational Psychology
Communication Skills
Training Programs Design (Basic)
Instructional Resource
Development
Assessment of Learning
Teaching Learning Methods I


Teaching Learning Methods II
Career Guidance for TVET
Higher Technical Competencies
Work Based Training and
Administration (Elective A)
Curriculum Development
(Advanced) (Elective B)
Employability skills



M80T001U01, M80T001U03,
M80T001U01 to M80T001U13
M80T001U01
M80T001U03

M80T001U06
M80T001U02,M80T001U03,
M80T001U04

M80T001U04,M80T001U05
M80T001U07
M80T001U08
M80T001U09, M80T001U10,
M80T001U11
M80T001U12, M80T001U13

EMPU01, EMPU02, EMPU03









Credit Delivery: Year 1/ Semester I
Module Code Module Type Credits Notion
al
hours.
Classr
oom
Conta
ct
hrs.(L
ect./P
ract.)
Self-
stud
y
Contac
t hour
per
week
M80T001BM02

Educational Psychology C (04) 100
M80T001BM01 Communication Skills C (04) 100
M80T001M01 Fundamentals of Curriculum
Development
C 04 100
M80T001M02 Instructional Resource
Development
C 06 150
M80T001M03 Assessment of Learning C (08) 200
M80T001M04 Teaching Learning Methods I C kl(08) 200
Semester I 30

Semester II
Module Code Module Credits Notion
al
hours.
Conta
ct
hrs
Self-
stud
y
Contac
t hour
per
week
M80T001M05 Teaching Learning Methods II C 10 (06) 150
M80T001M06 Career Guidance for TVET C 02 50
M80T001M07 Higher Technical Competencies C 05 125
M80T001ME01 Work Based Training and
Administration (Elective A)
E 07 175
M80T001ME01 Curriculum Development
(Advanced) (Elective B)
E 07 175
EMP01 Employability Skills C 08 200
Semester II 32
TOTAL 30+32
=62
































MODULE DESCRIPTOR

Module Title Training Programs Design (Basic)
Module Code Module Type Credits
M80T001M01 Core 04
Relevant Unit/s of
Competency

Pre-Requisites
Module Aims To enable the learners to design and develop short term skills
development training programs
Learning Outcomes

At the end of the module learners will be able to :
Determine the need of the training program
Formulate course aims and outcomes
Formulate learning outcomes
Develop training program outline following standards formats
Cost Training program/s
Review/Revise training program/s
Learning Content / Topics
ADDIE model and Systems approach in training program
development
Identification of Training Needs of a target group
Used of National Competency standards as the basis for
Curriculum development
Curriculum format used in Sri Lanka
Formulation of learning outcomes
Selection of content and media mix and to achieve learning
outcomes
Sequencing learning content
Training techniques-teaching methods
Time tabling preparation of schemes of training
Costing training programs -
Assessment methods
Practical Formulate Learning outcomes
Preparation of training program outline
Preparation of cost estimate of training program
Resources
Prescribed Texts & / or
References
Competency Based Training Program development Study Pack
Teaching Learning
Activities

Lectures assisted with multimedia
Brainstorming activities
Small group activities
Individual assignments


Assessment & Weighting
Type Topic / Activity Weighting
Continuous
assessment
Three Individual Assignments
20% each
60%
Summative
assessment
03 hour paper 40%
Duration Contact hrs: Theory
Practical

Self-Study

Module Title Teaching Learning Methods I
Module Code Module Type Credits
M80T001M04 Core 08
Relevant Unit/s of
Competency
M80T001U02, M80T001U03, M80T001U04
Pre-Requisites
Module Aims


To enable the learners to:
Understand the concepts and principles of teaching learning process
Understand the methods of teaching in TVET courses.
Develop competence in use of a variety of general methods for
teaching learning process.
Learning Outcomes

At the end of the module learners will be able to :
Explain the concepts, principles of teaching - learning process.
Identify student needs and characteristics in learning
Develop and use lesson plan as the basis for effective lesson
Practice / organization in teach as teacher/teachers and learn as
a learner (individual and small groups)
Develop competence in the use of a variety of methods with a
particular focus on the more participative, learner centered
approaches
Select and apply appropriate teaching- learning strategies
Apply methods & techniques of in technical teaching
Apply relevant techniques of class room management

Learning Content / Topics
The concepts and principles of teaching - learning processes.
An overview of teaching- learning
Teaching - learning process
Teach concepts/facts/principle/process/Procedures
Inductive / Deductive teaching
Student needs and characteristics in learning.(04)
Leaner needs and characteristics
Learner characteristics and learning styles
Apply motivational techniques.
Methods & Techniques of Teaching
Classification of Teaching Methods
Teacher centred
Lecturer methods/Lecture demonstration
Questioning and answering /Provide feedback
Student centred (Group methods)
Problem solving/ Brainstorming
Manage small group activities
Class room Management
Organization in teach as teacher
Planning for Semester / Unit and lesson
Introduce a lesson plan
Write objectives
Preparations before lesson
Develop a lesson plan / Summarizing a lesson
Micro Teaching
Practical Develop lesson plan
Preparation for Micro Teaching
Resources
Prescribed Texts & / or
References

Teaching Learning
Lectures assisted with multimedia
Activities

Brainstorming activities
Small group activities
Individual assignments
Micro teaching

Assessment & Weighting
Type Topic / Activity Weighting
Continuous
assessment
one Individual Assignment 10%
Quiz 10%
Micro Teaching 40%
60%
Summative
assessment
03 hour paper 40%
Duration Contact hrs: Theory
Practical

Self-Study
















Module Title Assessment of Learning

Module Code Module Type Credits
M80T001U06 Core 10
Prerequisites Plan learning and teaching activities and Develop instructional resources
and learning activities in training delivery
Module Aim(s) To enable the student to :
Develop an understanding of the concepts relating to learner
assessments
Develop knowledge of the scope, advantages and disadvantages of
standard learning assessment methodologies
Develop a framework of assessment for learning appropriate to
technical and vocational education and training
Develop the ability to select and utilize assessment modes
appropriate to teaching technical/technology courses
Prepare test items, carry out testing procedures and grade students
fairly
Interpret test outcomes and use them for student learner
improvement and effectiveness of teaching-learning

Learning outcomes The student shall be able to demonstrate the ability to;
Define the terms Test, Measurement, Assessment and
Evaluation
Distinguish between Test, Measurement, Assessment and
Evaluation
Explain principles of assessment of learning
Explain different concept of assessments
Select the appropriate mode of assessment based on required
context
Describe types of tests and situations of applications
Develop relevant assessment tools depending on the context of
assessment and level of students
Describe types of attitude assessments and situations of applications
Explain process - oriented performance based assessment and
product -oriented performance based assessment
Explain the characteristics of assessment, validity, reliability and
usability and concepts of validity
Use table of specification (Blue print) based on instructional
objectives for assessment plan
Interpret and utilize assessment outcomes for teaching-learning
improvement
Design competency based assessment frame work for TVET based
on required competences and practical evidence
Learning content Definition of the terms Test, Measurement, Assessment
and Evaluation and their distinguishable characteristics related
to the learning process
Principles of assessment of learning
Concepts and modes of Assessments (Objective and Subjective,
Informal and Formal, Formative and Summative, and Criterion-
referenced and Norm-referenced )
Assessment situations (Placement, Formative, Diagnostic,
Summative)
Development of Assessment Tools, Types of test items; Supply
type and Selection type
Test types
Assessment of Attitudes (Types of attitude assessments, Attitude
assessment tools)
Competency based assessment for TVET
(Definition of competence, Relation of units and elements within a
competence, Assessment of competences through practical evidence,
Pyramid of assessment of a unit of competence, Recognition of prior
learning)
Assessment modes based on Instructional objectives, Use of
Table of Specification (Blue print)
Process -Oriented Performance based Assessment and product -
Oriented Performance based Assessment
Characteristics of assessment, validity, reliability and usability
Concepts of validity, (Content Validity, Face Validity, Construct
Validity)
Differences among validity, reliability and usability
Use of Educational Statistics for utilization, interpretation and
reporting of test results. (Descriptive Educational Statistics
Classification of data, Graphical Representation of Data, Measure
of central tendency, Measure of dispersion)

Practical To be decided by the lecturers

Resources Students need access to a library, computer hardware and software for
word processing so that they can prepare and research for items needed
in their assignments, reports and other required printed materials


























related to the contents/topics in the module

Module Title Career Guidance for TVET
Module Code Module Type Credits
M80T001M06 Core 08
Relevant Unit/s of
Competency
M80T001U04, M80T001U05
Pre-Requisites
Module Aims


At the end of the module learners will be able to :
Understand the concept of Career Guidance &
Develop Career Guidance orientation to understanding the
career development process.
Design and conduct appropriate interventions of facilitate
Career Guidance & Career counseling

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the module learners will be able to :
Define the terms Career Guidance & Career Counseling
Apply theories of career guidance for TVET training
Practice code of conduct in career guidance
Analyze recent trends of World of Work/ Labour Market

Learning Content / Topics
Introduction to Career Guidance Counseling
Definitions
Scope
Concepts of Career guidance
Theories of Career Guidance
Applications of Career Developments Theories
Professional practice
Ethics of Career Guidance (Trainer/Counselor/ Worker)
Professionalism
Public Relationship
Social Net Working
World of Work/ Labour Market
Recent Trends of World of Work/ Labour Market
Technical Skills for World of work/ Labour Market
Industry partnership
Techniques of Career guidance & Counseling
Career Counseling Techniques
How to write CV/ Cover letter/ Thanking letter
The Art of an Interview
(Before/During/After)
Interview Techniques
Interpersonal skills as Career guidance officer
Flat form Skills
Clients related activities
(Career related l Test)
Management of Career Guidance & Counseling Center
Layout of CG&C Center
How to use CG&C Manual
Self-Employment to Entrepreneurship (Entrepreneurship
Development)
Introduction
Business promotion Techniques for self-employment

Practical Plan practice activities
Conduct demonstration session in workshop/laboratory
Resources
Prescribed Texts & / or
References

Teaching Learning
Activities

Lectures assisted with multimedia
Brainstorming activities
Small group activities
Individual assignments
Individual Demonstration


Type Topic / Activity Weighting
Continuous
assessment
Individual Assignment 20%
Quiz 20%
Presentation 20%
P
Summative
assessment
03 hour paper 40%
Duration Contact hrs: Theory
Practical

Self-Study





































Module Title Teaching Learning Methods II
Module Code Module Type Credits
M80T001M05 Core 08
Relevant Unit/s of
Competency
M80T001U04, M80T001U05
Pre-Requisites
Module Aims


To enable the learners to:
Understand the methods of teaching in TVET courses.
Develop competence in use of a variety of special methods for
teaching learning process.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the module learners will be able to :
Develop competence in the use of a variety of methods with a
particular focus on the more participative, learner centered
approaches
Select and apply appropriate teaching- learning strategies for
technical teaching
Apply methods & techniques of in technical teaching
Apply relevant techniques of work based learning and workshop
management
Learning Content / Topics
Special methods & Techniques of Teaching
Work place teaching and learning
Field visits
Demonstrations
Buzz group techniques
Organization to learn as a Learner
(individuals or as small groups) Guiding student study
Assignments
Group discussions
Technical Teaching methods - (Demonstration)
Terminal performance objectives
Write performance guide/
Plan practice activities
Planning the demonstration
Workshop management
Practical Plan practice activities
Conduct demonstration session in workshop/laboratory
Resources
Prescribed Texts & / or
References

Teaching Learning
Activities

Lectures assisted with multimedia
Brainstorming activities
Small group activities
Individual assignments
Individual Demonstration


Assessment & Weighting
Type Topic / Activity Weighting
Continuous
assessment
one Individual Assignment 20%
Quiz 10%
Demonstration 40%
60%
Summative
assessment
03 hour paper 40%
Duration Contact hrs: Theory
Practical

Self-Study


Module Title Training Programs Design (Advanced )
Module Code Module Type Credits
04
Relevant Unit/s of
Competency


Pre-Requisites


Module Aims


To enable the learners to design and develop training programs leading
to the National Vocational Qualifications

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the module learners will be able to :
Conduct training needs analysis
Formulate program Aim/s
Design training program
Develop training program outline following standards formats
Cost Training program/s
Review/Revise training program/s

Learning Content / Topics
ADDIE model and Systems approach in training program
development
Training Need assessment techniques
Occupational analysis methods
DACUM and Task analysis
Identification of Training Needs of a target group
Used of National Competency standards as the basis for
Curriculum development
Curriculum format used in Sri Lanka
Formulation of learning outcomes
Learner characteristics.
Different formats of training curricula
Selection of content and media mix and to achieve learning
outcomes
Sequencing learning content
Training techniques-teaching methods
Time tabling preparation of schemes of training
Costing training programs -
Assessment methods

Practical Formulate Learning outcomes
Preparation of training program outline
Preparation of cost estimate of training program

Resources

Prescribed Texts & / or
References
Competency Based Training Program development Study Pack


Teaching Learning
Activities
Lectures assisted with multimedia
Brainstorming activities
Small group activities
Individual assignments