Edge training requirement for Woodbage

[hotair36 10]

I think some are missing the reason the course is called "TRAINERS EDGE".

Yes, a portion of the course is explaining the EDGE method, what it is etc. The entire course focuses on Explaining, Demonstrating, Guiding and, Enabling participants in the use of various presentation methods, preparing a presentation, leading a discussion, directing traffic and to some extent team building. The use of Ice Breakers, group discussion, and buzz group facilitation are examples that MODEL the concepts which are the core of the course. This is how the course and staff EXPLAIN, DEMONSTRATE, GUIDE and ENABLE (EDGE) the multiple methods of instruction available to trainers.

The course presents multiple ways to instruct and then the participants put it into practice (the Enabling part) by then making a 5 to 10 minute individual presentation.

 

[John-in-KC 311]

But the two others in my small group spent little effort on their presentations and it showed. Both were out of their comfort zones, too.

 

Great observation, Guy!

 

If a trainer is not passionate about his subject...

If a trainer has not prepared her training...

If a trainer has not rehearsed the instructional block...

 

The trainees probably will not receive good training.

 

Caring about the content and caring about sharing the content with others are two of the most valuable elements a trainer should have. With those, the how of training will come together quickly. Without those, be prepared for a resounding flop.

 

[Planet_x 10]

EDGE is now required by Star Scouts in order to proceed to Life rank....so if the Adults don't know it, it will make this transition for the Star scouts more difficult so I see no issue with this training.

[jhankins 10]

Adult leaders who aren't staffing NYLT or Wood Badge shouldn't have to to go TE to do their jobs, though. We've done EDGE as a breakout at a Boy Scout RoundTable to a great success in teaching direct contact leaders what it is and how to use it to instruct the boys, then offer a chance to attend Wood Badge to get the "big picture."