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Before the course
Design attractive posters and leaflets, display them on local noticeboards
and distribute them to information agencies (libraries, tourist offices,
etc.), local schools, colleges and universities, hospital, hotels and
restaurants.
At the beginning of the course
Make it easy for the students to enroll.
Make sure the trainees know how important it is to be welcoming.
During the course
Obviously try to ensure that the lessons given by the trainees are as good
as possible, without sacrificing their training to keeping the students at
any cost.
Keep emphasizing to trainees how important the teacher/student
relationship is and how responsible they are for this relationship.
Encourage them to talk to students before and after lessons, to enquire
about absences; in short, to do everything they can to make the classes
worthwhile for the students.
At the end of the course
Arrange a party for the trainees and the students.
Make sure the students have information about any future courses.
Trainer-training
It is clear that the job description of a TP supervisor is a very exacting
one which can include taking on the role of counsellor, negotiator, friend,
support, organizer as well as assessor and developer. As a trainer you
should expect to receive training, guidance and continuing support from
the training Centre where you work. You should also seed and receive
feedback on your own performance.
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