Training Program Music and Movement All staff will participate in music and movement; early childhood education training. Tammy Cannon AET 570 Prof. Natasha Spellman March 9, 2015

AGENDA Description Overview Intended Audience Training program goals and objectives Training Needs Analysis Budget Staffing Plan Stakeholders and Goals Communication Plan Program Evaluation References

TRAINING PROGRAM OVERVIEW “Music and Movement” The importance of Music and Movement? According to Harvard psychologist Howard Gardner (1983) Music intelligence is equal in importance to logical-mathematical intelligence, linguistic intelligence, spatial intelligence, bodily-kinesthetic intelligence and interpersonal intelligence Intended Audience All teachers, new and current teachers, teacher assistants, volunteers, interns, T/FSS and parents who may be interested The staff will participate in the training for 5 consecutive days, 8 hours each day.

TRAINING PROGRAM GOAL AND OBJECTIVE The Goals of the training program is to increase knowledge and skills when teachers are presenting music and movement activities to students. At he end of the training program teachers will know how to present a music and movement activity while encouraging participation and engagement from the children. Training Program Objective: To engage students, increase their knowledge and understanding of different types of music and movement as it relates to different cultures , languages and how movement can increase learning and understanding

NEEDS ANALYSIS How will teachers increase participation and engagement; to promote learning? How can teachers improve there implementation skills? Why is this type of training necessary for student development? How important is it for teachers to gain full knowledge.

BUDGET requirements Categories Cost Personnel –training facilitator Assistant facilitator 5 day Training Program $65 an hr. x8 hrs. = $520.00 per day $37 an hr. x8 hrs. = $296.00 per day Total= $4080.00 External Staff N/A Materials Music and movement curriculum book $65.00 per manual 10 participants (minimum) 15 participants (maximum) $ 650.00 $ 975.00 Technical Support Supplies Give aways (markers, pens, paper) Miscellaneous (food/ beverage) $125.00 $380.00 $150.00 x 5days = $750.00 min. $1125.00 (15 people)

STAFFING PLAN Team/Role Degree/ Certification Training Facilitator Job Responsibility Degree/ Certification Training Facilitator Conduct the M & M Training Program and communicate with site manager regarding training schedule Provide site manager with course overview Inform site managers with updated information regarding training workshops available. Master Degree in Child Development/ Early Childhood Education; 5 years of experience training adults Assistant Training Facilitator Assist the facilitator in Prepare Materials for training program Provide Site Manager with certificate of completion Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, 5 years working with preschool aged children

STAKEHOLDERS Stakeholders Goals Employees( Staff, parents, community) They will implement the training program and document what has been accomplished. Management Team (Program Director, Assistant Director and Supervisors) Management will measure the effectiveness of the training program, review evaluations and give feedback Department of Education Cost effective Able to meet the unique needs of the students Training Team (T& TA Specialist) Will be able to provide feedback, comments and suggestion in regards to the effectiveness of the Music and movement training program.

“Expression in song, rhythmic movement and listening experiences” Overview Self expression Body movement Listening skills COMMUNICATION PLAN

BENEFITS Teachers will be able to insist students with activities that will foster, self expression, incorporate music from other cultures, helps students understand body movements. Students will gain a better understanding of movement, identifying body parts and the rhythm and sound of music

CHANNELS AND MATERIALS Promotional Channels/Materials Rationale Implementation Learning Management System ( i.e., Blend space, Google classroom, and social networking sites) Accessibility Flexibility Cost Effective Provide Instructional consistency Allow learners to learn at their own time and pace Create an LMS design that is easy to navigate The content should be clear, simple and exciting Learners will have the opportunity to post comment, questions and feedback Learners will be provided a LINK to view the training program. Learners can print a certificate of completion at the end of the training program Mobile Training Methods Learners can access training program anytime, anywhere at their own time and pace. Cost effective Offers Flexibility Identify the target Identify the primary objective Identify how the training method will be dispersed

Program Evaluation Program Evaluators Training Team Supervisors Peers Purpose To assess the effectiveness of the training program content, facilitator, strategies, learning materials, and adapt the training technique and strategies to meet the needs of the learner Impact The result of the training program evaluation will help identify the areas for improvement and tailor the training program to the learning needs and style of the adult learner.

Training program survey The music and movement survey will produce a needed assessment regarding the effectiveness of the training program, the content, facilitator, learning materials, strategies and active learning exercises that will be use to train employees. This will provide the organization in depth look on areas that needs improvement, and tailoring the training program to meet the needs of the employee Instruction: The employee will check the corresponding box that best describe the effectiveness of the facilitator/trainer, the content of the training course, the learning materials, strategies and active learning exercises. Exceeded Met Not Met

TRAINING PROGRAM SURVEY Date:___________ Facilitator:__________________ Thank you for attending the Music and movement Training Program. We would like to obtain your feedback regarding the different facet of the training so that we can continuously improve and enhance the Training Program for all participants. FACILITATOR Questions Exceeded Met Not Met Facilitator was well prepared Facilitator answers all my questions Facilitator provided materials for the training course Facilitator provided time for questions and follow-up Facilitator encourage interaction and participation

TRAINING PROGRAM SURVEY Questions Exceeded Met Not Met Facilitator was knowledgeable about the training course Course and Material Questions Exceeded Met Not Met The course instruction was clear, specific and easy to follow The length of the Training program was appropriate The Training program provided important information The class begin on time The Objective of the training course clearly stated

TRAINING PROGRAM SURVEY Question Yes No Not at all Will you recommend this Training program to other employees? Why? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ What part of the Training Program did you like the most? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Additional Comments/Suggestions. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Evaluation Type Formative Assessment Summative Assessment The Formative assessment evaluates the training program during the development phase and will furnish needed information on how to refine and improve the training program. Different types of evaluation, 2014 Summative Assessment The summative assessment will provide information on how learners view the program effectiveness such as: Facilitator Content Learning methods/strategies Learning Materials

Data Collection Data collection technique Training program surveys Training skill checklist Feedback One-on-one interview When is the data collected? Data will be collected at the end of each training course. Evaluation result, feedback, suggestion and comments from employees will be filed and documented Data analysis will be created regarding the feedback acquired from the employees. Results and recommendation regarding improvements (if needed) will be presented to the Human Resource Manager and Organization Director Data collected will be re-evaluated annually and throughout the school year

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