July 27 -- A total of thirty-six representatives from youth groups, community groups and churches within St. Kitts and Nevis participated in a trainer of trainers workshop in personal financial management on Saturday, July 24, at the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank.
The workshop emphasised a participant-centered approach to learning and the importance of using multiple training techniques to create maximum learning effectiveness. Techniques included role play, case studies, group discussions, visual aids, games, songs, music, drama and story telling. The session also highlighted the importance of the seating layout as a key ingredient in creating a teaching environment that fosters full participation and involvement among trainees in the learning process.
The feedback received from participants indicated the following:
· The training session was well organised, informative, interactive and entertaining.
· The subject matter was timely, given the current global and economic financial crisis.
· The teaching methods were simple, practical and would aid the participants in their teachings of money management issues.
· The material provided was practical and could be immediately incorporated into the activities of the participants in their groups.
The groups represented included the Nevis Leo Club, Church of God of Prophecy Spanish Mission, New Testament Church of God Nevis, Faith Tabernacle Church, Women Helping Women, Anglican Young People’s Association, TAGGED Beacon of Hope, Youth Impact Network, Living Word Christian Centre, Community Achievers Project, Church of Christ, Charlestown Secondary School, St Kitts and Nevis Young People’s Association, and St Kitts and Nevis Amateur Athletics Association.
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