Question 2

Read the article given to you.

Discuss the considerations made in the design of the
Vietnam curriculum

CAPACITY BUILDING
EXTRACT

REMARKS

In ToT, the targeted goals often go Focus on the ability to

beyond the immediate achievement of
apply input and
participants: they are expected to
comprehend the input to
obtain the knowledge and skills
others.
needed in order to effectively and
confidently train others (Ray et al.,
2012). In other words, the expertise
transferred through ToT is not only the
ownership
of
particular
content
knowledge but also the capacity to
further cascade that knowledge.
Combine knowledge and skills, and Using certain theories
theory and practice. Learng goals are
into practices and
often formulated in
frameworks.
these two binaries: the background Eg: Theory skills
knowledge,
skills
and
practical
learners experience
experience;
methods instructional
concepts and techniques contained in
design
the training; instructional design and

NEEDS ANALYSIS, SUPPORT AND FOLLOW-UP, AND

EVALUATION
EXCERPTS

REMARKS

Proper participant selection and - Considerations

on
local needs analysis are crucial for
participants needs is
later success of the training
prominent to ensure
(Hawkins & Catalano, 2004; Hong,
that
the
curriculum
2012).
On-going
review
and
planned suitable with
evaluation, including follow-up,
their needs.
when happening continuously will
help improve the programme and - Support and follow up
provide
just-in-time,
built-in
during
the
process
support and facilitation to trainees
enable the practitioner
during their training (Hawkins &
to keep track and
Catalano, 2004) and when they try
analyse the progress.
out new practices (Hayes, 2012).
Continuous
support
for
participants
can
also
create
opportunities for active learning
and professional collaboration