Avon Scouts Adult Training

Module 26
Supporting Adults - Section Supporters and Other Supports

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Description Providing effective support to adults in Scouting in the Sections.

 

 

Required by

Other Supporters

Managers

 

 

 

Relevant to

Other Supporters

Section Supporters

 

 

 

Learning methods available

Course

Small groups

 

 

 

Aim  To cover the skills and knowledge required to enable supports to provide effective support to adults in Sections.

 

 

 

Topics that this module covers are

Structure and purpose of the Adults in Scouting model

Adult motivation and de-motivation

Consulting others

 

 

 

This means

Understanding the difference between support and management roles.

Knowing and using the Adult in Scouting model.

Identifying the support needs of those you are working with.

Knowing small group dynamics.

Being able to motivate other adults and to run effective meetings.

 

 

 

Questions

Do you know how to provide practical support to an adult working in a Section to help them undertake their role?

Can you run an effective meeting?

Do you know hoe small group dynamics work and how to use them?

Can you motivate other adults?

Do you know how to consult with other adults?

 

 

To validate this module the learner will need to complete two of the following

Identify the support needs of these with whom you work.

Produce a plan of the support you will offer.

Identify factors that motivate adults and plan actions to maximise these factors.

Provide evidence of running and chairing a meeting effectively.

Review your performance as a supporter and amend your plan accordingly.

Describe how you have motivated adults by supporting them in their Scouting role.

Offer effective guidance and support to an adult new to Scouting or adult in a new role.

Any other ideas, subject to agreement with Training Adviser.

and

Describe the support function of your role and give examples of how you will achieve them.

 

 

 

 

Note :-  The information on this page has been copied from the new Adult Training publications, the Adult’s Personal File and the Training Adviser’s guide.  The suggestion list of questions that a Training Advisers may use to Validate a module has not been include from the training adviser’s guide.

 

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Module 26
Supporting Adults - Section Supporters and Other Supports

 

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