Time:
The exercise in this module can be completed in about 60 minutes. In total, allowing for discussion, we recommend allowing about 90 minutes for this module.

Aims:
• To understand the importance of taking charge of one’s own learning and development.
• To explore the emotional and psychological stages of learning new skills, knowledge and behaviours.

Group Size:
This module is suitable for use with groups of up to about 20 participants.

Useful For:
Managers and those who have a responsibility for the development of staff. Also, those who wish to plan for and manage their own learning.

You'll Need:
• Lengths of rope. Each of these needs to be about 30cms (12”) in length. You will need one length for each participant.
• Plenty of coloured pens, sticky shapes (stars, coloured dots or similar) for participants to create their own Tips Sheets.
• For the final exercise you will need to prepare your Tips Sheet in advance.

Notes:
Before running this module you will need to know how to tie a figure of eight knot. Handout 1 is intended for the trainer’s use only and explains how to tie the knot.

Time:
The exercise in this module can be completed in about 75 minutes. In total, allowing for discussion, we recommend allowing about 100 minutes for this module.

Aims:
• To explore different learning styles and preferences.

Group Size:
This module is suitable for use with groups of up to about 20 participants.

Useful For:
Managers and those who have a responsibility for the development of staff. Also, those who wish to plan for and manage their own learning.

You'll Need:
Nothing other than the materials provided.

Notes:
This is module two in the series ‘Whose Development is It?’ Available from Trainers’ Library.

Time:
The exercise in this module can be completed in about 30 minutes. In total, allowing for discussion, we recommend allowing about 75 minutes for this module.

Aims:
• To define learning objectives and provide an opportunity for participants to practice writing learning objectives.

Group Size:
This module is suitable for use with groups of up to about 20 participants.

Useful For:
Managers and those who have a responsibility for the development of staff. Also, those who wish to plan for and manage their own learning.

You'll Need:
• Flipchart paper and a selection of coloured pens.

Notes:
This is module 3 in the series ‘Whose Development is it Anyway?’ available from Trainers’ Library. Each module stands alone but may also be combined with others in the series to form a longer session.