Training International Learners and Trainees (TILT)
Course Overview
In 2016, Sterling designed and launched TILT (Train the International Learners and Trainee), a pioneering train-the-trainer programme that addresses a critical skills gap within the UK’s current defence instructor training framework.
Language barriers and cultural differences require a multi-faceted approach to training. Instructors need specialist tools and techniques to deliver training effectively to students who speak English as a second or third language. Created for personnel who are working with international clients and partner forces, TILT is designed to enhance training delivery techniques as well as build better relationships.
TILT focuses on culture, communication, training techniques and lesson design. Recognised as a unique and innovative solution, over 2,500 serving British military personnel as well as instructors for defence prime contractors have completed TILT and it continues to be delivered to at least 10 cohorts of instructors annually. Clients include the Land Warfare Centre and Army Recruiting and Initial Training Command, Leonardo Helicopters, the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, Thales, the South West School for NDT and Army Special Operations Branch.
With our help, your instructors will:
- Understand and minimise the impact of cultural differences
- Increase engagement and participation
- Reduce reiteration, misunderstanding and errors
- Meet the needs of different student types / language levels
- Innovate their delivery to benefit all students
- Save valuable planning time
Course outcomes
We tailor each TILT course to the needs of the instructors, the type of training they deliver and the regions with which they will work. The ultimate aim is to improve the experience of the international students as well as the instructors and themselves. Our participants say they feel prepared, more confident and have a true understanding of cultural dynamics in the classroom.
An holistic assessment approach is taken throughout the 3-day course, which culminates in an assessed session, either in the form of a ‘micro-teach’ (small portion of a larger lesson) that incorporates the techniques taught, or by preparing and defending a lesson plan for a 45-min session.
A report on the performance of individual participants (with a grading) is provided after the programme is complete. JPA Competency is awarded for the full 3-day IDT(A) course.
Core modules include:
- Trainer self-awareness
- Important learning theories
- Experiential learning
- Breaking down language and learning barriers
- Specialist techniques including:
- Contextualising, eliciting and concept checking
- Scanning and PoP
- Effective questioning
- Culturally appropriate feedback
- Designing effective materials and activities
- Culture and its impact on learning
- Planning for a multi-national group
- An introduction to IELTS
WORKING WITH THE BRITISH ARMY SINCE 2016
Approximately 1,500 military students from all over the world attend courses presented by the British Army in the UK every year. The experience an international military student has whilst on a UK course is critical in defence engagement, as well as in forming his or her opinion about the Army and the UK.
Sterling Training designs and delivers many TILT courses each year, helping accomplished defence instructors to enhance the experience of international learners in UK training centres and Army Schools, or receiving instruction in-country.
“Sterling Training’s TILT course addresses an identified gap in the instructor’s training. There is no doubt that the training will enhance the international student’s experience, which leads to better Defence Engagement. The course has the potential to be rolled out across the MOD, as well as the many Short Term Training Teams that deploy abroad to deliver military training.”
Lt Col James Askew, S01 IDT(A)
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