Distance learning and new training technologies.

Formal learning learning typically provided by an education or training institution, structured (in terms of learning objectives, learning time or learning support) and leading to certification.

(i) Learning learning and training services to enhance skills and knowledge in the area of oversight

The training will include train the trainer programmes, face to face training and distance learning.

The programme also makes use of the most modern training techniques, including open learning and computer assisted learning.

Training is provided through workshops and various forms of electronic learning.

Using open learning techniques, the workshops offer pedagogic and administrative training.

Training and learning will be strategically linked to performance management, leadership development and succession planning.

Macroeconomic and WTO related issues were two themes quoted for prior distance learning training.

Each of the training sessions was preceded by a distance learning course.

In some cases, these projects have involved training and learning services included in table 1

For e Training or distance learning, training material that does not require the simultaneous presence of the trainees and trainers is developed.

Midwifery training consists of classroom based learning provided by select universities in conjunction with hospital and community based training placements at NHS Trusts.

(e) Support effective human rights training (including training on participatory teaching and learning methodologies) for teachers, teacher trainers, education officials and employees of non governmental organizations

Secondary vocational training institutions in the 2003 2004 school year numbered 50, and higher learning institutions, 38.

Technology related vocational training for marginalized girls schools and learning centres as community catalysts for poverty reduction

(a) The understanding of the concepts and RBM system will be strengthened through training, workshops and learning by doing .

In the year 2004, UNITAR trained over 950 debt and finance managers using the e learning training approach.

Table 1 Number of training and learning activities implemented by the United Nations System Staff College, 2003 2005

Efforts have been made to increase basic training for the less educated segments of the population, as well as work related ongoing training and workplace learning.

They furthermore underscore the importance of learning from the actual process of providing common training.

Training in African cultural issues was also provided for tutors involved in distance learning programmes.

Library staff will need training in up to date coaching and training techniques in order to work more effectively with users and participate in United Nations learning programmes.

A training and learning initiative was developed with technical assistance from a partner institution, InWEnt, Capacity Building International, Germany.

Participants were chiefs, heads and coordinators of learning, training or staff development units from across the United Nations system.

A total of 551 participants received training through the Learning Centre at the Commission's thirteenth session.

12. Stresses the importance of technical and vocational training in increasing technological learning and innovation and for promoting entrepreneurship for technological development

Besides capacity building, training activities are growing steadily. Close to 10,000 participants benefit from UNITAR workshops and seminars each year, while close to 17,000 persons follow the Institute's distance learning and e learning programmes.

The Department of Peacekeeping Operations is encouraging individual United Nations volunteers to participate in its training, learning and capacity building initiatives.

Furthermore training in human rights is given in primary, secondary and higher institutions of learning within the framework of social studies and civics.

8. Second, specific behavioral or learning objectives should be set for the training, i.e., the knowledge, skills and attitudes which it is hoped the proposed trainees will possess after the training.

Holding (1991) says that transfer of training occurs whenever the effects of prior learning influence the performance of a later activity (in Training for Performance Morrison, J.

Thus far, 450 e learning centres had been opened throughout the country, providing training opportunities to students in rural and urban areas.

(k) Develop training and learning programmes in disaster risk reduction targeted at specific sectors (development planners, emergency managers, local government officials, etc.).

In Portugal and Germany, programmes provide education, training courses and consultative services for parents and students, focusing on youth at risk and with learning difficulties.

UNITAR should continue to develop innovative training methodologies, such as e learning and web based interactive platforms, knowledge management and self needs assessment, as well as new approaches in public and private partnerships for training.

Innovation and learning.

a) Develop domestic policies to ensure that gender perspective is fully integrated into ICT programmes, including in education and training at all levels, in curriculum development, teacher training, institutional administration, management and lifelong learning

Such services may include informal ICT based training and specific applications in areas such as e health, e business, e government and e learning.

Efforts focused on building capacity in these countries, including the establishment of Internet training centres for e learning and strengthening regulatory and policy frameworks.

(a) Promoting training and continuous learning, which means the development and implementation of innovative and relevant training programmes for United Nations staff members and, in particular, support for human resources management in the United Nations system, with particular reference to needs assessment, training methodologies and impact evaluation.

Implementation approach C Learning by doing and doing better by learning

The UNDP Education for All Programme includes the issues of basic education and training for women and girls and quot learning for gender equity quot . 3.3.

(c) Non governmental organizations should organize training seminars for elementary and secondary school teachers on teaching and learning about human rights and on anti racist education

Much of the training could be undertaken using distance learning techniques, possibly making use of national or regional staff colleges.