Module A – Prepare for take-off (essentials and expectations)
To be completed within three months of becoming an ESYL.
Aim
This module aims to give you the essential information you will need to perform your ESYL role safely. It will provide you with the immediate skills needed to assist another section, and to understand your role. You will also discover how the Scheme works, and find out how to access further training opportunities.
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
¦ explain your role as an ESYL for the section you are supporting
¦ explain how local Scouting is organised
¦ summarise the purpose and methods of Scouting
¦ explain how the Child Protection Policy applies to you
¦ explain the importance of Policy, Organisation and Rules (POR) and access the information within it
¦ show that you understand how POR affects your actions
¦ explain why it’s important to run activities safely, and necessary to carry out risk assessments
¦ understand how the Scheme works and how to access further training
PLEASE NOTE IF YOU ARE STAYING FOR THE AFTERNOON TRAINING YOU WILL NEED TO BRING A PACKED LUNCH.
Module B - Taking the Lead
Aim
This module aims to introduce you to the different concepts of leadership. It will teach you how to
adapt your style so you can most effectively lead different kinds of activities.
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
By the end of this module, you will:
¦ have the confidence to take on a leadership role within your chosen section
¦ be able to run programme activities that are appropriate for your role
¦ recognise different leadership styles and understand when each should be used to best effect
¦ recognise how different styles of leadership impact an activity
¦ understand the need for evaluation, and know how to implement the process as necessary
Module C - That's the way to do it!
Aim
This module aims to give you a general understanding of how to successfully demonstrate and
teach a variety of skills. It will help make that process fun, and ensure that section members enjoy
the experience.
Objectives:
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
By the end of this module, you will:
¦ understand and be able to talk about how young people learn effectively
¦ demonstrate an ability to pass on skills to younger people
¦ understand and talk about different learning styles
¦ have confidence in using different training techniques