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TOT 164-WEEK 164-LAYERING
Layering is a technique which is generally used in refresher courses and advanced courses.
How is layering done ?
i)Choose a concept.
Understand from the trainees whether they have ever heard of it or not. If not introduce the concept at the fundamental level.
(This is STEP-1: Laying the foundation)
ii)If they know about it, get information from them in order to understand their level of understanding. If their level of understanding is found inadequate fill in the necessary data.
(This is STEP- 2 : Understanding the strength of the foundation and strengthen it if need be ).
iii)Ask them questions and find out where all they have come across this concept and used it .
How they have used its knowledge to practical situations
(This Step-3– drawing their attention to reflect on their practical experiences)
iv)Give some practical examples- simulation exercises
Ask them to put the knowledge of the theory part to practical use.
(This is Step-3- Providing on the spot practical knowledge )
Example: Concept – Rating scale questions
i)Introduce the topic – Lay the foundation
ii) Understand the strength of their fundamental understanding .
Strengthen it if need be .
iii)Ask them where all they have used this concept of Rating scale questions
iv) Give practical examples- of Family Court cases- Commercial court case- Partition suits- etc where multiple options are generated and they have to make a choice.
‘Practical learning is to dig out what is already known to you , and make it more understandable and usable.’
SLAMW
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