Micronesia
- Lena Ostlund
- Lena Ostlund
Intermediate
Event organizer(s)
Description
This course is by invitation only! The ITU Training of Trainers for Educators on Child Online Protection (COP) aims to give participants a fundamental understanding of the roles and responsibilities of an educator in relation to training methods and meeting the needs of learners.
Educators from Micronesian Countries in the Pacific (Federates States of Micronesia, Republic of Nauru, Kiribati, Republic of the Marshall Islands, and Palau). This includes teachers, ICT specialists, school administrations, school counsellors, non-formal education facilitators, parent communities/representatives, youth-led organizations, and religious leaders.
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Overall, upon completion of this course, the following learning outcomes are expected:
- Knowledge-wise:
At the end of these training sessions, it is expected that participants would have a thorough comprehension of the subject matter pertaining to child online protection.
In particular, participants will:
- memorize and distinguish the COP guidelines and what they entail;
- recognize the 4C classification system for various risks that can be encountered online;
- Identify the distinct forms of OCSEA and comprehend the processes that lead to their emergence.
Skill-wise:
At the end of these training sessions, it is expected that participants would acquire fundamental training abilities.
In particular, participants will:
- acquire and memorize skills in teaching, learning, and delivering effective training on COP;
- apply advanced training design skills in preparing replicable training sessions relevant to COP.
- Solution-wise:
At the end of these training sessions, it is expected that participants wouldhave a complete understanding of their own role in the protection of children online and would be able to respond to harmful online incidents.
In particular, participants will:
- memorize and practice the role that educators play in mitigating risks, avoiding and/or responding to harm for children online;
- identify, respond to, and effectively report incidents;
- understand, apply, analyze, evaluate, and create solutions to address online safety challenges for children on the basis of the COP guidelines;
- remember and be able to use relevant resources for further guidance and support.
The training lasts two days and includes several types of theory, different activities, and group, individual, and plenary work. The maximum number of participants for the training is 25, in order to maintain optimal conditions for learning and participation.
The knowledge acquired during the training will be validated through a final assignment. The final assignment consists in writing a detailed outline and partial content for training on Child Online Protection that they aim to deliver in their local contexts.
Outline: This should contain the following parts: introduction/background, context, gaps/challenges in their specific working context, the scope of the training, and the rationale of the chosen instructional approach proposed for implementation. methodology.
Content: The participant will choose a part of the training (or the full training, if desired) and develop the full content (script) and the visual aid (PPT or other) for the training.
Only participants directly trained by ITU and that have successfully completed all phases of the training, passed the final evaluation, and have been awarded the ITU certificate of completion are considered ITU-certified COP trainers. These are allowed to use ITU materials and branding (including logos) in their pieces of training. The participants trained by them will not have any connection with ITU.
Completing the two online courses and attending the onsite training account for 50% of the final grade (1 or 0). The assignment is graded on 100%. Overall, a total minimum score of 70% is required to obtain an ITU certificate. The grading of the assignment is accompanied by instructor feedback.
- Introduction & ITU Overview:
- Understanding the audience
- Understanding the work of the ITU
- Understanding Child Online Protection
- The Role of Educators
- Become a Trainer
- Delivering a Training Session:
- Planning and Preparation
- Group Mock training activities
- Q&A and wrap-up
Registration information
Unless specified otherwise, all ITU Academy training courses are open to all interested professionals, irrespective of their race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, economic status and other diverse backgrounds. We strongly encourage registrations from female participants, and participants from developing countries. This includes least developed countries, small island developing states and landlocked developing countries.